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Game of Thrones Private Tour: Experience Real Iron Islands with Richard the Wildling
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Ballygally
Embark on a thrilling private tour with Richard the Wildling, an extra from Game of Thrones®. Explore the real Iron Islands and other iconic locations while learning behind-the-scenes secrets and enjoying Iron Born costumes and swords.
Embark on a thrilling private tour with Richard the Wildling, an extra from Game of Thrones®. Explore the real Iron Islands and other iconic locations while learning behind-the-scenes secrets and enjoying Iron Born costumes and swords.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Ballygally - A beautiful coastal village where we stop at a vantage point looking towards the Sallagh Braes, the location of Will’s beheading and where Sansa and Lord Baelish discuss her arranged marriage to Ramsay Bolton.
We also visit Ballygally Castle Hotel to see the ‘Door of Thrones Number 9’ - Carnlough Harbour - Visit the harbour and the…
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Ballygally - A beautiful coastal village where we stop at a vantage point looking towards the Sallagh Braes, the location of Will’s beheading and where Sansa and Lord Baelish discuss her arranged marriage to Ramsay Bolton.
We also visit Ballygally Castle Hotel to see the ‘Door of Thrones Number 9’ - Carnlough Harbour - Visit the harbour and the limestone steps used by Aria to emerge from the water and escape from the Waif.
- Caves of Cushendun - The caves where Melisandre gave birth to a shadown assassin, as Ser Davos looked on in terror!
- Murlough Bay and Fair Head - Where Stannis confronted Renly in the Stormlands. Also nearby are the Dragonstone Cliffs, where Jon Snow met Drogon for the first time.
- Ballintoy Harbour - Visit the real Iron Islands where Theon and Euron were both born again in the Drowned God.
- Giant’s Causeway - Option of visiting the Giant’s Causeway, extraordinary UNESCO world heritage site with over 40,000 interlocking hexagonal basalt columns.
- The Dark Hedges - Visit this beautiful, iconic avenue of serpentine beech trees made famous when it featured as the King’s Road in season 2 of Game of Thrones®.
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Costumes and replica swords
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Costumes and replica swords
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Lunch
Additional Information
Richard, your guide, played a Wildling extra in the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of Game of Thrones®. He appeared on screen in monumental episodes like Hardhome, and was encapsulated within the Bolton shield wall during the Battle of the Bastards!
On this private car journey, Richard will be your chauffeur. He’ll use his tablet to illustrate where…
Richard, your guide, played a Wildling extra in the fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of Game of Thrones®. He appeared on screen in monumental episodes like Hardhome, and was encapsulated within the Bolton shield wall during the Battle of the Bastards!
On this private car journey, Richard will be your chauffeur. He’ll use his tablet to illustrate where each scene was shot and will share behind-the-scenes and VFX dissections for an insight into the creation of each sequence. Richard will chauffeur you beyond Belfast to the genuine Iron Islands and every location in the Glens of Antrim and the north coast. Additionally, he provides Iron Born attire and weaponry for the tour without any additional fees.
Embarking on a private trip with Richard the Wildling will result in a memorable day, offering a truly legitimate Thrones experience!
- At time of booking, please confirm hotel and pick up time
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers please confirm ship name, arrival time, disembarkation and boarding times
- A maximum of 4 people per booking
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Not recommended for participants with back problems, heart complaints, pregnant women or other serious medical conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour is not suitable for children, minimum age is 18
Location
Ballygally
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(124 Ratings)
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Charlotte6190
Dec 12, 2025
Wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Northern Ireland, and especially GoT fans - Hello from Singapore!
As huge Game of Thrones fans, this tour was at the very top of our Belfast to-do list, and it absolutely delivered. We've done several private tours before, but this was hands down the best one yet. Richard has set the bar incredibly high for any future guide to follow.
What made the experience truly unforgettable was the way Richard wove together the rich history and heritage of each location with his personal, first-hand involvement during filming. His passion, insight, and storytelling brought these sites to life — not just for us as first-time visitors to Northern Ireland, but also as longtime fans of the show.
Truth be told, we’ve always considered ourselves more “southern Westeros” types… but Richard made us fall in love with the wild beauty of the North, and the haunting, windswept shores of Salt and Sea.
Thank you so much; we’re already dreaming of coming back for the Winterfell route soon!
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Jamie_k
Nov 26, 2025
Richard is the best guide! - Richard was very welcoming and friendly and warm. He’s very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. We loved hearing his stories. We just had a great day from start to finish. He knows exactly how to get the best photos. We have so many excellent memories to take home with us. This is a must do tour. Can’t recommend enough!
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B9653vkryant
Oct 30, 2025
Beyond the Wall and BTS - An Amazing GOT Tour! - We loved our Game of Thrones Tour with Richard on Saturday 25th October! It was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Richard’s passion, humour, and deep knowledge of both the show and the Northern Irish landscape brought every filming location vividly to life, while the private vehicle made the journey comfortable. Each stop felt immersive and unhurried, with Richard sharing fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and ensuring we captured incredible photos of the views. It never felt like a standard tour; more like exploring Northern Ireland with a guide who personalises the experience and who truly loves what he does. A perfect mix of interesting facts, integrated storytelling, and breathtaking scenery, absolutely worth it for any Game of Thrones fan.
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Denisegk6049ff
Sep 17, 2025
Richard - The Best Tour Guide Ever!!! - I was travelling with my adult son who is a fan of Game of Thrones. Since I never have been to Belfast, I thought it would be nice to go and do a private Game of Thrones tour. I dislike large tours for many reasons and wanted it to be a special tour. I found Richard's tour by accident surfing the Internet. From the previously posted reviews, it seemed like he would be the best "fit" for us as he was an extra on set and was flexible about what we wanted to do. And he turned out to exceed our expectations.
Richard was a great listener and an engaging conversationalist. He brings pictures of each site as it looked in the movie. He also showed "movie clips' taken at some of the sites too. So very informative!! We had such an amazing time with Richard . It was as if we had known him all of our lives.
My 2 other sons now want to go to Belfast and do the Game of Thrones tour with Richard too. We hope to come again in 2026 or 2027. I have family living in Dublin and we had never been to Belfast before. It is so worth seeing and it is has as much as Dublin to offer.
Richard, you were the best tour we had on our visit to Ireland. I highly recommend
this tour with Richard. The sites are spectacular and your host Richard is one of a kind.
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Alexsa6399bf
Sep 16, 2025
Private Winterfell Game of Thrones Tour-Dublin - Our family of four went on the private tour with Richard, and we could not have had a better time! The entire experience was so immersive and fun and Richard was such a great tour guide! Richard was willing to answer any questions we had and explained how each stop was affiliated with Game of Thrones. Not to mention you see some of the most gorgeous scenery in Ireland I could ever imagine. Bayside views, to castles and forests. Dressing up as characters from the show was an added bonus and just so much fun! Richard thanks for taking us on our favorite tour around Ireland! If you do any tour in Ireland, do this one!
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Horseshoelake
Sep 11, 2025
Game of Thrones and much, much more! - We were lucky to have the Game of Thrones - Private Audi tour with Richard the Wildling on our visit to Belfast. Richard is a great guide who really knows the area. He crafted the tour to fit our interests. We visited quite a few stunning Game of Thrones locations. Richard managed to get us there earlier then other visitors, so we had the sites almost to ourselves. He has pictures and video clips of what was filmed at every site, which was fun to see. Then we went to the Carrick-a-Rede Bridge. The bridge was exciting, and had beautiful scenery. After the bridge, we were off to a local restaurant for a tasty lunch.
After lunch, we visited the Giant's Causeway, a truly amazing site of basalt columns. We made a couple more stops before another highlight, the Dark Hedges. Richard had capes and swords, and with us thus adorned, took great pictures.
Richard was a great host. We were never rushed and given lots of flexibility in what we wanted to do. Luckily, we had good weather, but Richard was prepared with a plan B in case it was needed. He also had great stories, about Game of Thrones filming and about history (and legends) of Ireland. We recommend Richard for your tours.
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W9032bomc
Aug 2, 2025
A Wildling Worth Following – Immersive, Insightful, and So Much Fun - If you’re a Game of Thrones fan—or even just someone who loves a good story told well—this tour with Richard the Wildling is an absolute must. He was actually part of the show, and his behind-the-scenes insight adds such a rich, authentic layer to every location you visit.
The stops are stunning on their own—windswept cliffs, castle ruins, tucked-away beaches—but Richard brings them to life with humor, passion, and an incredible eye for detail. You’ll hear stories, see scenes from a new angle, and get just the right amount of nerdy joy (and maybe try on a costume or two).
The whole day felt thoughtfully paced and completely immersive. It wasn’t just sightseeing—it was stepping into the world of Westeros, guided by someone who knows it from the inside. Absolutely fantastic.
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Mrsdalloway_13
Jul 9, 2025
Perfect day ! - We really enjoyed our GOT tour. The landscapes were amazing. Richard is fun and interesting, not just about GOT, he gives a lot of other informations on various topics as well. The day went by really quickly and we highly recommend him.
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Kelly_p
Jun 15, 2025
Richard is Great - Rain was a little much, but Richard still brought his A game. He was clearly knowledgeable and has a unique perspective. Can’t recommend enough!
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Kaitlin
Jun 13, 2025
Great Experience - Great experience! Richard was very knowledgeable and kind and the tour itself was a great bit of fun! Highly recommended this experience whether you’re a Game of Thrones fan or not. Beautiful sites.
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