The 12 Best Belfast Shore Excursions

1.Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 625 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $88Our pick

Travel from Belfast port to Giant’s Causeway with a local guide, stopping at Ballycastle, Dunluce Castle, Portaneevy, Cushendall, and Belfast’s murals. Guides such as Amanda, Barry, Paddy, and Patrick add local stories, while the 46-seat coach keeps the day simple for cruise passengers.

“It was a wonderful experience Our guide was very entertaining and knowledgeable, lots of fun Definitely recommend this excursion”

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2.Causeway Express Tour Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 435 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $47

Travel from your Belfast cruise dock with an English-speaking driver-guide to Belfast City Hall, the Peace Wall and murals, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Ben, Lindsay, and Kevin are known for lively commentary, but the day can run far longer than 5.5 hours.

“I advice it to everyone from the cruise , because they take you from the port and leave you there with a responsibility to come back before ship leaves. The tour itself is good, you see many places and of course the stones are wonderful. In general you can see the nature and lifestyle of locals too. The only thing for me as not native English speaker sometimes was difficult to understand the guide”

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3.Shore Excursion from Belfast: Including Giants Causeway and Belfast City.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel from Belfast port along Antrim’s coast to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges, then tour Belfast. Expect a small-group Paddywagon coach, live commentary, Wi-Fi, port pickup, and a long day shaped by your ship’s schedule. Guides may include Tom, Angelina, Jillian, or Eduardo.

“This was a good day trip. Our driver/guide, Geoffrey, was a retired Belfast police officer who gave us a first hand perspective on the demographic and political divisions of this relatively small city. A trip to the Giant’s Causeway was a nice treat and a refreshing hike. We had a small group of six people so we had a lot of individual attention and interaction. Recommended.”

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4.Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port (Extra Leg Room Bus)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 139 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from Belfast Port in a small extra-legroom coach to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Ballycastle, and Portaneevy. Guides such as Stephen, Jim, John, and Paul provide live commentary, while the route includes the Antrim Coast, Belfast murals, and the Peace Walls.

“Of all the shore excursions we did, this truly was our favorite. The extra legroom coach was so Comfortable annd so worth the extra money.the tour guide was so congenial and very engaging. He was a great commentator n and communicator the giants causeway was spectacular.”

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5.Full-Day Giant’s Causeway Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 1 day · from $40Best value

From Belfast Cruise Terminal, ride through the Glens of Antrim to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede, and Belfast landmarks. Guide Lisa brings the day to life, while the $40 price includes a luxury coach, guiding, and ship pickup and return.

“We had a wonderful day, our guide Lisa was fabulous and the tour was excellent. The Giant’s Causeway didn’t disappoint despite rather miserable weather and Lisa adjusted the itinerary on the way back to take account of reduced visibility. The tour around Belfast was a bonus, didn’t expect to see and learn so much. A great day, many thanks!”

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6.Private Shore Excursion From Belfast Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 flexible hours with a private Belfast driver-guide exploring the Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges. Guides such as Murat, John, Nigel, and Francis tailor stops to your interests and mobility needs.

“Amazing!! Murat was the one of the best tour guides we have had. My husband and I have traveled a lot and always use private guides and the Private Shore Excursion from Belfast with Belfast Tours NI delivered! Murat was great to work with, from the booking the tour to out the details for some special stops, to continued communication until he picked us at the cruise port. We saw some amazing sites, ate some wonderful local food and created some lasting memories. I would recommend using Belfast Tours NI an of your tour needs across Northern Ireland, he is knowledgeable, patient, and a joy to spend the day with…”

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7.Private Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Belfast Cruise Terminal with a private driver-guide along the Antrim Coast Road to Carrick-a-Rede, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle and the Dark Hedges. You get a flexible day for your own group, with time limits and entry fees to consider.

“Tour guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable and personable. Took us to all the places we wanted to see. Lunch was delicious. Thank You, will definitely book again. Best, Nandani”

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8.SHORE EXCURSIONS BELFAST / up to 5 tours in 1 day from CRUISE SHIP @ MICKS TOURS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 to 10 hours (approx.)

Travel by private vehicle from Belfast port with a local driver such as Mick, Michael, Tom, Ozzi, or Ossie. Fit in Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim Coast, Glenariff waterfalls, Belfast Castle, the Peace Wall, City Hall, and Titanic Belfast, with snacks and flexible timing.

“Couldn’t have asked for a better tour and guide. Tom McCann drove us around all day and hit some key spots (waterfalls, beautiful countryside, Giants Causeway, a perfect side trip to Bushmills to make my husband’s day, and the Balfast Titanic Museum. I think we’ve made a friend for life from across the pond. Can’t recommend this group more, and I don’t think you’d be disappointed at all. Definitely a recommended excursion outside of the big cruise coaches.”

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9.(Small Group) Shore Tour from Belfast: Giant’s Causeway and Belfast Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $162

From Belfast’s cruise port, ride an air-conditioned Mercedes van along the Causeway Coast to Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle, then see Belfast’s main sights. Expect about seven hours, English guiding, free city time, and a possible £8 shuttle at Giant’s Causeway.

“The driver/guide was nice, but the company did not provide reliable transportation for him. We knew that we would have problems when the vehicle would not start from the pier. The driver told us that he did not want that vehicle, that he had problems with it before, but management made him take it. It stalled again on the highway and did not provide us with any air conditioning on this very hot day. The driver opened the sun roof, but the 6-8 of us were still sweltering. Once the door did not open, and we had to use the emergency mechanism. As the vehicle was registered in Dublin, management…”

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10.Shore Excursion Giants Causeway Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.)

Meet your guide at Belfast cruise port for an 8 to 9-hour private trip along the Antrim Coast. You’ll see Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Carnlough Harbour, and Carrick-a-Rede Bridge from above. Gerard is named as a guide, and lunch and optional whiskey tasting are extra.

“Such a great day! From the ease of pick up and drop off to the fun company of Gerard the whole day driving to the Giant Causeway and back. Gerard was flexible and accommodating! Definitely recommend this private tour!”

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11.Customisable Private Shore Excursion From Belfast Cruise Terminal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

From Belfast Cruise Terminal, your private driver-guide, often Murat, JP, or Nigel, takes you along the Antrim Coast Road in a luxury Mercedes-Benz. Shape the day around the Giant’s Causeway, rope bridge, Bushmills, Dunluce Castle, and coastal viewpoints, with Wi-Fi onboard and port pickup included.

“Great tour, amazing scenery, and driver. northern Ireland is absolutely gorgeous and we have seen so much on our 1-day visit. We had 2 hours at Giants Causeway which was the perfect amount of time to explore. Our driver-guide Murat was fantastic. He was very knowledgRead more”

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12.Shore Excursion from Belfast to Giants Causeway & Rope Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews

Travel privately from Belfast with a guide such as Martin or Jimmy, riding in an air-conditioned Mercedes MPV with WiFi, water, chargers, and refreshments. Visit the Glens of Antrim, Cushendun, Carrick-a-Rede, Ballintoy Harbour, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges, with room to adjust the day.

“Amazing trip of the causeway coast. Our driver/guide Jimmy knew a lot of history about the area and kept us entertained with his stories and jokes.”

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