From Belfast: Giant's Causeway, Titanic and Dark Hedges Tour

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ID: GYG163731-246516
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 1 days


Description

Visit Giant's Causeway and top Belfast attractions on a tour departing from the city center. Explore the Titanic Museum in Belfast while also seeing Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges on the same day.
Visit the Titanic Museum for around 1.5 hours and learn the story of the Titanic ocean liner and her ill-fated maiden voyage. The story comes alive with innovative technology, scale models, and more. The museum expands over 9 galleries and draws together special effects, dark rides, and full-scale reconstructions. The experience contains interactive features so you can truly explore the Titanic story in an insightful light. The journey will take you beyond the aftermath of the sinking to the later discovery of the ship. The tour will also take you to the present day with a tour of the live undersea exploration center.  

Enjoy a photo stop at the beautiful Dunluce Castle. This 13-century castle ruin is known as the nicest photo opportunity of all castles in Ireland and will make any amateur photographer look like a professional photographer. Next, be prepared to be met by the most spectacular sight, the Giant's Causeway. This wild and beautiful formation is a consequence of ancient volcanic activity, the solidified lava now layered across 40,000 hexagonal columns stretching for a distance of over 6 kilometers (approximately 3.7 miles). Stroll along this UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site for around 1.5 hours and see formations such as the Wishing Chair and the Giant' Boot and Organ.  

There is a different version of how the Causeway was formed. The Irish giant Finn McCool, while preparing for battle with his Scottish rival, is said to have angrily fired rocks into the sea to forge a path to nearby Scotland. However, on seeing the size of his would-be adversary, he quickly retreats tearing the ground and ripping the stones as he hastily moves. Similar types of stone found in Scotland give weight to this tale of two feuding giants. Even today the Causeway continues to stir the imagination and inspire folklore. 

Stop at the Dark Hedges for 15-20 minutes, a centuries-old lane of beech trees that have been featured in films and on television. In the TV series Game of Thrones, the Dark Hedges was featured in season 2 as the King's Road.  
 

Highlights

  • Visit the legendary Giant's Causeway
  • Explore the world's largest Titanic Museum in the city where it was built
  • Walk down the romantic avenue of the Dark Hedges
  • See all the most important sights in Northern Ireland in one day
  • Hear stories of folklore and history with a few myths and legends
  • See the beautiful Ballintoy Harbour for a photo stop
  • Enjoy stunning landscapes along the Northern Ireland Coast

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note that all of the times are approximate and the locations might be visited in a different order dependent on the traffic and weather
• Please be aware that this tour involves a lot of walking and is not recommended for small children or people with mobility issues
• If your child is used to traveling please book 1 seat per child and bring your own child seat
• Please note that this is a long day trip and it can be up to 2 hours between stops
• The tour begins at 9:15 AM and finishes between 5:30 PM and 6:30 PM
• The pick-up time in Belfast is subject to traffic and weather conditions
You are required to bring and wear a mask
31 Chichester Street, Belfast (outside the Top Shop entrance, across the road from Garrick bar).
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.