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Belfast Port Excursion: Early Departure Giants Causeway Tour and City Visit
4.6
562 Ratings
Belfast
Experience the best of Belfast and the Giants Causeway on this early departure excursion. Avoid the crowds, explore the city, and enjoy insider insights from a local tour guide.
Experience the best of Belfast and the Giants Causeway on this early departure excursion. Avoid the crowds, explore the city, and enjoy insider insights from a local tour guide.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Giant’s Causeway - The Giant’s Causeway, a World Heritage site, is believed to have formed from a volcanic eruption over 60 million years ago. According to legend, it was constructed by Finn McCool, a local giant who stood over 12 feet tall.
- Ballycastle - Enjoy a stop in this charming coastal town for approximately one hour for lunch. There…
- Giant’s Causeway - The Giant’s Causeway, a World Heritage site, is believed to have formed from a volcanic eruption over 60 million years ago. According to legend, it was constructed by Finn McCool, a local giant who stood over 12 feet tall.
- Ballycastle - Enjoy a stop in this charming coastal town for approximately one hour for lunch. There are numerous options, including local traditional pubs offering authentic Irish cuisine at reasonable prices, or opt for a snack and a stroll along the beach with its breathtaking scenery.
- Dunluce Castle - Visit Dunluce Castle, an iconic ruin with a rich and tumultuous history. Originally built on the dramatic coastal cliffs of north County Antrim by the MacQuillan family around 1500, the earliest written record of the castle dates back to 1513.
- Glens of Antrim - On the return to Belfast, travel through the nine Glens of Antrim, where the guide will share stories and folklore from these enchanting and magical glens.
- Antrim Coast Road - The journey includes a drive along the coast road, renowned as one of the most scenic routes in Europe, offering outstanding natural beauty with stunning views of both land and sea.
- Belfast - Upon returning to Belfast, explore the city’s attractions. Visit as many sites as possible, time permitting, including Falls Road, wall murals, Peace Walls, Shankill Road, and more.
- Portaneevy View Point - Stop at the Portaneevy viewpoint for spectacular views of the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island, located just six miles off the coast at Ballycastle.
- Cushendall - Visit Cushendall, a quaint coastal town at the foot of the “table mountain,” featuring the historic Curfew Tower built in 1817. Enjoy a 15-minute comfort break.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Free access to the Giants Causeway
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Free access to the Giants Causeway
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary on board
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Understanding the essence of time and the necessity to return to the port of Belfast punctually for departure. Our excursions set off earlier and head directly to the Giants Causeway, bypassing crowds and long lines. This schedule permits time for sightseeing in Belfast City and a visit to the Giants Causeway, making the tour more leisurely. The…
Understanding the essence of time and the necessity to return to the port of Belfast punctually for departure. Our excursions set off earlier and head directly to the Giants Causeway, bypassing crowds and long lines. This schedule permits time for sightseeing in Belfast City and a visit to the Giants Causeway, making the tour more leisurely. The narrative of our local tour guide gives an inside look into the lifestyle on the Antrim Coast.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Only available for passengers arriving into Belfast port on a Cruise Ship
Location
189 Airport Rd W
Airport Road West
On leaving the ship and passing through the welcome tent turn right for private tours and our buses will be waiting for you. BUS#1
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
4.6
(562 Ratings)
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Rosa_w
Jul 14, 2025
Giant Causeway is awesome. Good excursion. - The Giant Causeway is fantastic, and our guide is knowledgeable. We stopped at Lookout, which has beautiful scenery, like a lookout place, while we ate. They have gluten-free hamburgers and buns, and they use local beef. It's delicious. The trip didn't disappoint me. At the end, the bus drove us through Belfast city center to see the buildings and murals. The guide Patrick is very experienced and awesome.
The Giant Causeway is somewhat challenging if you have mobility issues. The stones could be slippery. The best way is to take the €1 shuttle bus down to the Giant Causeway site, spend more time there because it is not easy to walk, and come back walking up to the bus, because there will be lots of people waiting to take the bus. There's a bathroom at the hotel by the bus parking lot. No need to pay 27 Euros to go to the visitors center. You won't have time to see the film. Use your time wisely to explore the Giant Causeway by the ocean.
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Sheri_a
Jul 11, 2025
Wonderful tour to the Giant Causeway and other sites - Amanda and Barry were great. We went to many places and they were very knowledgeable. We had lots of time to explore and shop. We went to a great pub for lunch. They had a menu just for gluten free. Loved this tour.
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Athena_u
Jul 10, 2025
Great value - Great value and very informative tour. Paddy did a great job telling us all about Belfast and getting us to the Giants causeway which was beautiful. First time doing a private tour while cruising and will do it again.
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Joanneli3252ei
Jul 5, 2025
Outstanding "shore excursion" tour - I had originally planned to book our cruise's excursion, but it was sold out! A little searching and I turned up Odyssey and I am so glad I did. The best part was that we were picked up and dropped off at the cruise terminal with a guarantee to be back in time to sail (we were comfortably in time). Stephen was our tour guide and he was amazing. We got to the Causeway before the crowds, had lunch in a hotel with great food and glorious views, and then we got a little tour of the city, with Stephen giving very detailed and interesting background on the Troubles. It was an all-time great excursion!
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Joseph_n
Jul 5, 2025
Great tour of the Antrim and giant causeway - The tour was great . Amanda, our guide, was friendly and very knowledgeable. Barry was a very careful driver. The sights on this tour should not be missed if you visit Northern Ireland. This tour was very reasonably priced. . It was an enjoyable experience.
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David_r
Jul 5, 2025
A great day of... - A great day of sightseeing with a driver with a wicked sense of humour. The Giants Causeway was just as we had imagined it, and the countryside was lush, green and pretty, as were the small villages we went through. The lunch stop at a hilltop hotel provided excellent value and tasty food. The chowder was superb. At the end we were treated to a short tour of Belfast and its troubled areas, including the peace walls.
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A9155bzdarlener
Jul 3, 2025
Excellent Driver and Tour - Our driver Paul was great! He told some jokes and Evan sang an Irish tune. He was so knowledgeable and we all enjoyed having him as a driver.
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Candice_m
Jul 1, 2025
Family fun in Ireland!! - We had an amazing time exploring giants Causeway, as well as exploring other advantage points along the way!
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Cynthia_p
Jul 1, 2025
Giant’s Causeway Tour: Perfect for Cruise Passengers! - We had an incredible experience on our tour of the Giant’s Causeway and the Northern Coast of Northern Ireland, and our guide, Patrick, made it truly unforgettable. From the moment we started, Patrick was full of energy, humor, and fascinating stories. His deep knowledge of the history and landscape added so much to every stop we made.
As cruise passengers with a tight return time, we really appreciated how mindful Patrick was of our schedule. He made sure we were back at the port well before our 3 PM deadline without ever making the day feel rushed. We visited several beautiful lookout points and had plenty of time for photos, all while staying ahead of the big cruise ship tour groups.
The Giant’s Causeway itself is absolutely breathtaking — a must-see if you’re in the area. Booking this private tour was not only more affordable than the cruise line’s option, but also far more personal and enjoyable. Thanks to Patrick’s planning, we avoided the crowds and got a more intimate experience of this stunning coastline.
Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting by cruise ship. Patrick is a fantastic guide and really knows how to make the most of your time in port!
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Sue_p
Jul 13, 2025
Trip to Giants Causeway - I loved the Giants Causeway part of the trip but I wasn't keen on the political aspects of the driver's commentary. It wasn't at all even handed and I don't think I will visit Belfast again. It made me feel uncomfortable at times. You ask if I would recommend a friend, I would but to be aware that they may not like what they hear.
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