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Belfast Port Excursion: Early Departure Giants Causeway Tour and City Visit
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702 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 standing 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 standing 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 pubs offering traditional Irish cuisine at reasonable prices, or you might prefer a snack and a stroll along the beach with its breathtaking scenery.
- Dunluce Castle - We will pause to allow you to explore Dunluce Castle. This iconic ruin reflects a rich and tumultuous history. Initially constructed 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 our return to Belfast, we will journey through the nine Glens of Antrim, where your guide will share stories and folklore from these enchanting and magical glens.
- Antrim Coast Road - Our journey will also take us along the coast road, renowned as one of the most scenic drives in Europe, offering outstanding natural beauty with stunning views of both land and sea.
- Belfast - Upon returning to Belfast, we will tour the city and its attractions. We aim to visit as many sites as possible, time permitting, including Falls Road, wall murals, Peace Walls, Shankill Road, and more.
- Portaneevy View Point - We will visit the viewpoint at Portaneevy, offering spectacular views of the Carrick-A-Rede rope bridge and Rathlin Island, located just six miles off the coast at Ballycastle.
- Cushendall - Cushendall is a quaint coastal town at the foot of the “table mountain,” featuring the historic Curfew Tower built in 1817. We will stop for a 15-minute comfort break.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Free access to the Giants Causeway
- Port pickup and drop-off
- On-board restrooms
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Free access to the Giants Causeway
- Port pickup and drop-off
- On-board restrooms
- 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
J4HC+CH
Belfast port D1
When leaving the welcome tent turn right and we will be waiting at the there (Odyssey Tours)
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
(702 Ratings)
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Cathy_l
May 29, 2026
Great experience very insightful - A wonderful way to experience ireland , beautiful scenery and very knowledgeable Directors it was wonderful to experience from there eyes and memorues
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Carol_r
May 28, 2026
Climbing the Giants Causeway - A long bus ride, but beautiful
Countryside and exploring the Giants Causeway is a great experience. Ken and Amanda were wonderful and we really enjoyed our day.
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John_m
May 27, 2026
Our tour was excellent... - Our tour was excellent and our guide Amanda did a super job. Her information was interesting, clear and easy to follow. Our driver, Ken, provided additional insight into the history of the area along with additional personal experiences.
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Tonia_w
May 27, 2026
Our Guide and Driver made all the difference! - Amanda and Ken were amazing! They were extremely knowledgeable and very entertaining. Although there was a bus full of travelers, they both took time to personally check on everyone and ensured it was a fantastic day for all.
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David_c
May 27, 2026
Great Giant’s Causeway and Belfast trip - Started badly as didn’t get info on meeting point. Other travellers got notification of revised meeting point, we didn’t. Amanda & Ken saved the day by picking us up. No probs with previous Viator trip info, just this one. Trip overall was excellent & Amanda & Ken went above & beyond to make the day a wonderful trip. Amanda was really great with the information and Ken, a great driver, also chipped in. Both very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful.
Probably the best cruise excursion we’ve had.
👏🏻👏🏻
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Nanu_n
May 27, 2026
Incredible Tour of Northern Ireland - Amanda our Guide and Ken our bus driver were incredible (Odyssey Tours). We got to explore beautiful Northern Ireland and learn so much about this magnificent place. Thank you, Thank you!
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Beth_b
May 27, 2026
Highly recommended Giants Causeway tour - It was a great day with Amanda and Ken our driver. Both were friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. They even provided us with beautiful weather.
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Sylviasevilla
May 27, 2026
Great trip to Giants Causeway - Amanda and Ned were a great team. They both had a wealth of knowledge about the Giants Causeway and pretty much everything we passed between the cruise port, the causeway, and back. Their life experiences were part of the tour which made it much more personal and less pre-recorded. Both were open to questions. Highly recommend.
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Annhu3001gw
May 25, 2026
This was a fabulous tour (Giant Causeway Tour from Belfast Port) - The Causeway was amazing, the coast was beautiful & our driver/guide Paul was great. The lunch stop was in a wonderful location, and we even had enough time for a tour of Belfast highlights (no stops). Meeting location for this shore excursion was easy to find & Odyssey was very organized. Highly recommend this tour.
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Jane_k
May 28, 2026
Great tour & host/... - Great tour & host/ driver, Patrick. We were on a small bus, unfortunately had to sit in the back seats. There were 5 of us, a very uncomfortable ride.
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