Giant's Causeway Tour From Belfast: Luxury Bus And Castles Tour

It's a good way to see many interesting sites all in one day if you don't have a car. Tour guide was informative. Pack a snack as the beginning stops are quick and the buffet is expensive at Dark Hedges. There is a little snack shop as an alternative.

The trip was everything we expected it to be. We did the full day tour and the day went very quickly.

Excellent guided tour by Dave who was brilliant. A very safe and steady driver on difficult narrow roads -he used to drive tanks for the army. Loved his jokes about the big yellow gantry of H & W standing for Hello and Welcome going to be sold to Fred Olson lines making it … He very wisely said at the beginning that he had no intention of offending anyone and he didn’t. He gave very helpful advice when visiting the Giants Causeway and managed the other coach drivers in the tight parking problems so we got away on time. He got a deserved rousing applause from the passengers on our return to Belfast.

Although the photos show a closeup of the Rope Bridge, you will only view it from afar, as opposed to actually going there.

We really enjoyed Dave’s tour. It was very interesting and we had plenty of time at each stop. A great way to see more of Northern Ireland. Dave kept us very entertained all day. Just a note that the bus can’t go to the Rope Bridge anymore, but the viewpoint stop for this was still nice.

Do not travel on Monday's if you want to see all of the excursion sites as some are closed on that day.

Overall, great experience!! Would definitely recommend Mark as a guide. Very entertaining and knowledgeable. Make sure to find the signs for red and blue path before starting the Causeway tour or you may end up on red by accident

Very worthwhile as see a huge amount in 1 day, dark hedges bit disappointing as storm blown down quite a bit, we took sandwiches but cake good at coffee house. Great advise at Causeway from guide , beautiful scenery and informative. Would have liked to see distillery and actually do rope bridge if came back.

The driver/guide wasPersonable, informative, engaging. Two thumbs up Excellent value for your money

Excellent Tour. Our Driver, Dave was clear, knowledgable, and good fun, despite the Dad jokes! The tour had just the right amount of time at each stop. We had plenty of time at the Giant's Causeway. If you have National Trust or affiliate membership bring your pass, it gives you a free ride to and from the causeway on the shuttle bus if you don't want to walk. We were lucky and had a sunny warm day. Stones can be very slippy when wet.

Our tour guide Dave was fantastic; he had fun humor and great stories and songs for the ride! The timing was laid out well and we had plenty of time to do the activities, never feeling rushed. Our group was a bit sad though because we didn’t get to see or go on the rope bridge and we booked this specific tour for two things—the rope bridge and the giants causeway.

Mark was amazing! Very knowledgeable and helpful!

Meeting early in the morning after a concert was a bit of a slog but the fantastic attitude and sense of humour of our tour guide had us perked up and attentive for the entire bus journey. They took the time to explain key historical moments , interspersed with humour and light-hearted chitchat. The Antrim coastline is breathtakingly beautiful and the stops along the way were all phenomenal. We were given ample time at (most) stops to explore and take in the sights. Food at the designated dinner spot at the black hedges hotel was quite expensive, running £17 for a buffet plate, as such id recommend taking your own lunch or getting something from one of the spots along the trip that does things a bit cheaper. The giants causeway was more than worth the trip and exceeds it's reputation for beauty, I do wish that more time was possible there but that would be logistically difficult.

Dave the guide was fabulous. Knowledgeable and entertaining. He made the tour worth it. Sites where beautiful

This tour was the highlight of our trip! I cannot recommend it enough. The bus was clean, comfortable, safe and easy to find. Our tour guide Dave was attentive to attendees, incredibly entertaining and knowledgeable, and ensured that we had ample time at each location to explore. The castles included were definitely worth visiting and the highlight was of course the Giants Causeway which included various points of access for differing needs/preferences. I would advise packing your own lunch or being prepared for a pricey meal as our only option seemed to be the Dark Hedges hotel. Overall an amazing experience!

Our guide was great (although he lost his voice, poor fellow!) and the rope bridge was inaccessible (not the tour’s fault), but the extra time we had was spent at Dark Hedges: my least favorite stop. The “buffet” lunch was a waste of too much money. The food was horrible and expensive; go to the tea shop next door and get a sandwich instead. The “dark hedges” look NOTHING like the pictures online; it’s basically a country lane with unremarkable trees. Spend more time at the castles or Giant’s Causeway which were interesting and fun!

Excellent tour made even better by tour guide and driver Dave. Locations are stunning (even on a day like we had where the weather was horrific). Coach very comfortable. Food stop at Dark Hedges hotel wasn’t particularly good value for money so if doing again would probably take sandwiches. Overall would absolutely recommend.

We paid the top price £35 each for a luxury coach trip. The seat in front of us was broken with the effect for the full trip of the passenger in that seat leaning back with about a 12 inch gap between the seat and one of my friend’s face. Complained (nicely) to Stuart our guide to be told that he’d had trouble with the coach we were due to be on, so would adjust it with Dave the driver at the first stop. They didn’t, and neither did they apologise for the situation. Left us feeling very unheard and ignored and spoiled the day. Also did all he could to ensure that no one used the onboard toilet, I suppose so that cleaning wasn’t necessary?! Hardly the point of having this facility.

Great trip. Went with my ten year old daughter and we both enjoyed it. Hugh our driver was friendly, helpful, good natured and informative. Quite a lot of time in the coach vs time at some of the stops which might be a consideration for some but plenty of time at the main “feature” of the Giants Causeway. Worth noting there is an alternative option for lighter food at the dark hedges to the hotel buffet although this wasn’t flagged by the guide.

Our guide and driver, Troy, was outstanding. It’s a long day, but worth it. Thanks, Troy! From Canada.

We had a fantastic tour of the Giants Causeway and many other beautiful destinations on the journey too and from Belfast. Mark was a tour guide and driver and gave lighthearted and insightful commentary during the experience. Plenty of time at each location and lavatory/eating arrangements are all considered. Would highly recommend!

What a fantastic trip. Lisa and John were a fantastic double and Lisa’s knowledge off all the places we stopped was amazing. I learnt so much. Thanks for making it such a memorable trip.

Fabulous day and as a solo on the trip I was sat with other solo travellers all very friendly Driver was extremely informative & just about the right amount of time & each point of interest. With hindsight maybe it would be preferable to take your own packed lunch than eating at the hotel we stopped off at although it did the job

Overall, the tour was good. The tour bus driver was also the tour commentator. Mark did a great job keeping us informed and ensuring all the participants understood the expectations. He interjected humor throughout the drive. Two things to note: The Carrickfergus Castle was a bit disappointing. It is undergoing refurbishing in one area, and there were construction materials spread out everywhere. Also, there are a few areas that are listed on the printed guide that were not accessible even though they did not appear to be part of the refurbishing activities. The other disappointment was Dark Hedges….unfortunately, many tress have died and the avenue has lost its grand appeal. The Dark Hedges could be dropped from the tour to give more time at Dunluce Castle, which was an amazing historical site that we rushed through. Giants Causeway was amazing. We picked this tour operator because they provided the more time at the Giants Causeway than other operators. You will need the time so you can do both the Red Walk and the Blue Walk to taking in all the views. (We happily skipped the visitor center at the Giants Causeway thanks to the advice found in the tour description…so I cannot comment on the value of the visitor center)

Be prepared for a full day of travel and exploring. Mark was a wonderful driver. Very funny! Thanks for the great day.

It was fantastic to be catered around with Dave. He kept us entertained. Played my favorite musician- Van Morrison!!! Definitely educated us regarding Belfast and the stops made.

Bruce is the best driver EVA and Lisa has brilliant knowledge of the area’s and history. I highly recommend this tour and don’t forget to try the Bushmills whisky at the Nook bar after seeing the giants causeway☘️☘️👌☘️☘️❤️❤️

Amazing day visiting the causeway route . Breathtaking scenery, grand castles and the highlight of the Giants Causeway. Thanks to Dave our fabulous driver and courier who added to enjoyment with his stories, information and lovely Irish music. A special day !

Our group of friends thoroughly enjoyed the tour to Giants Causeway and the tour of castles. Mark from City Belfast Tours was a wonderful guide and driver! He made the day fun and we learned a lot. Scenery is not to be missed. 10/10

Great tour on a lovely day. What a beautiful Country! The waves were crashin' it was so beautiful. Also loved that they had a bud to bring you back up, only one quid.

A large number of sights to see and a coastline and countryside to marvel at. It would be too complicated to research and plan this yourself if you are on a short visit. Dave was a great tour guide keeping it informative but light along the way. I would recommend this trip to others.

A fantastic tour! Great views, our driver Mark was humorous and informative, and the lunch was far beyond expectations. Of course, the Giant's Causeway was the highlight - truly a one of a kind place!

It is a beautiful scenic drive if you get a nice day. I would not like to go when the weather is bad. I was really looking forward to stopping at the 'Dark Hedges' for lunch as I am a Game of Thrones fan, but this was such a disappointment, but the Giants Causeway was worth a visit (again because the weather was kind). Unfortunately the coach broke down on the way, but luckily we were almost at the lunch stop so another coach was sent and we didn't loose any time.

Good tour to experience the coastal road and visit the giants causeway. Driver Dave was very friendly and knowledgeable.

Excellent tour. We stopped at every planned stop even if it rained! I especially appreciated that each stop was timed short enough so we didn’t get bored at any one place. Our driver and guide did an excellent job and was quite the story teller and very gracious with everyone even though he did two jobs in one!!

A great day and great value up to the Giants Causeway . Nice comfortable coach . I would give 6 stars for the driver and guide Stuart . A great personality with so much knowledge . A man who apears to love his work or his passion. Only criticism was the buffet meal at the Dark Ages hotel. It reminded me of the slop I remember at school . It was dreadful but the rest of day and Stuart still remain with the 5 stars

Dave was an excellent driver and tour guide. You really come around and see all the spots mentioned with enough time to visit every place properly.

Fab Sunday well spent as a family, where for once, someone else was doing the driving! Mark was our driver and guide for the day and from the moment we approached the bus, we knew we had chosen the right one! He was very pleasant, helpful, knowledgeable and highly entertaining throughout the trip, whilst remaining professional. We had the same group of late comers at our stops and he was very calm and patient, although we wished they could be left behind LOL Our little one was very excited throughout the trip and we all had a fantastic time and would not mind coming back and also recommending! We wanted a relaxing day from a normal work/school week and this delivered. We were also very lucky as the weather was fabulous!

Really fun trip. Our guide Brian answered every question we asked. Every stop was interesting and worthwhile. Our guide and driver were great at communicating. Highly recommend

Dave, our driver and guide was amazing. Everything was timed well to include plenty of time at Dark Hedges and Giants Causeway. Wouldn't describe the coach as luxury; the mobile phone charging points didn't work. Apart from that, it was a great full day's adventure.

funny and knowledgeable tour guide, great sites, awesome time! tour guide really made the experience!

This was an amazing trip! Troy was a great driver who provided loads of information and made the journey entertaining. We had many stops at some lovely castles and a great lunch spot. The giants causeway was breathtaking, it was a nice sunny day and the waves were massive, making for the most stunning landscape. Wed highly recommend this trip to everyone!

Great tour, all as decribed and value for money as full day out. Plenty of time at Carrick Fergus Castle, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway. Dave, our driver, was very funny, but informative and kept us entertained and on schedule. Would definetly recommend as saw so much.

We picked this specific bus trip because the amount of time at the Giant’s Causeway is 2 hours and we were able visit inside both Dunluce and Carrickfergus Castles, plus take the Dark Hedges walk, And Dave was a really good and funny guide/driver.

It was really a nice experience. Our Driver Tour Guide Dave made the tour even more interesting and funny from the time we left until we return to belfast.

We enjoyed this trip a lot. David was awesome and kept things on time and moving. It was so appreciated that we moved along so we were able to have ample time in each spot and arrive back on time. Be prepared to pay extra (not a lot though) for both castles. Lunch was lovely.

Great tour. Well worth the price. The driver Dave was knowledgeable and hilarious at the same time. We were thinking about doing the drive ourselves but decided this would be more relaxing.

Great day from start to finish! Our driver was Troy he was funny and kept you informed of where we were going from each place ! Our trip was Giant Causeway etc! Would definitely recommend it great value for money !

Storm Amy provided a lot of rain and wind, but our tour director/driver Hugh was brilliant. He provided an interesting discussion of the history, culture, and geography of the region we traveled through. Despite the rain, there were enough sunny opportunities to appreciate the magnificent scenery. And, while the National Trust had limited access to some of the sites because of the weather, Hugh made sure we at least saw everything on our itinerary except one castle. At the end of the day, experiencing the Giants Causeway in extremely windy conditions was an adventure in and of itself.