Belfast Shore Excursions 

🚖 About Cork Taxi Day Tours – Shore Excursions from Belfast

 

Step off your ship in Belfast and step into adventure with About Cork Taxi Day Tours! Our private shore excursions are the perfect way to explore Northern Ireland’s most fascinating sights — blending history, culture, and jaw-dropping scenery with plenty of fun along the way.

 

Trace Belfast’s unique story at the Peace Wall, where colourful murals tell tales of the city’s past and present. Then swap city streets for cinematic landscapes as we journey along the Causeway Coast, one of the most dramatic drives in the world. Walk in the footsteps of giants at the legendary Giant’s Causeway, marvel at Dunluce Castle teetering on its cliff edge, and snap unforgettable photos at the Dark Hedges, made famous by Game of Thrones.

 

And speaking of Thrones… fans won’t want to miss the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, where sets, props, and behind-the-scenes secrets bring Westeros roaring to life.

 

With a flexible itinerary, plenty of photo stops, and a friendly local driver-guide, your About Cork Taxi Day Tour from Belfast promises a day full of stories, scenery, and surprises — all before returning safely to your ship.

 

Ancient Stones & the Causeway Coast

🌌 Mystical Stones & Game of Thrones – A Northern Adventure

Embark on a journey where ancient Ireland meets fantasy realms, exploring landscapes that are every bit as magical as they look on screen.

🔮 Beaghmore Stone Circles
Step into the Bronze Age at this atmospheric site hidden in the Sperrin Mountains. The mysterious stone circles and alignments whisper tales of rituals, astronomy, and a people long gone — it’s like walking into Ireland’s own version of Stonehenge.

🕳️ Cushendun Caves
Dark, dramatic, and dripping with atmosphere, these caves are instantly recognisable to Game of Thrones fans as the spot where Melisandre summoned her shadowy assassin. Even if you’re not a Thrones buff, the caves are a hauntingly beautiful coastal gem.

🌊 Causeway Coast Highlights
Buckle up for jaw-dropping seascapes and iconic stops along the Antrim coast. Test your nerve at the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, channel your inner Ironborn at Ballintoy Harbour, or marvel at the crumbling romance of Dunluce Castle perched high on its cliff edge and stand on the majestic stones of the giants causeway.

🌳 The Dark Hedges
End the day with a stroll through this haunting avenue of twisting beech trees, immortalised as the “Kingsroad.” Whether you’re chasing dragons or just chasing great photos, it’s an unforgettable sight.

This tour is the perfect blend of prehistoric mystery and fantasy adventure, all set against some of the most spectacular coastal views in the world. A day where history, legend, and Hollywood magic collide!

Belfast Murals & City tour

🚖 Belfast City Tour – Murals, Memories & Modern Life

Get to know Belfast, a city of stories, spirit, and striking contrasts. This tour peels back the layers of history while showing you the vibrant energy of a city that has reinvented itself.

🎨 Political Murals & Peace Wall
Stand before Belfast’s world-famous murals and the towering Peace Wall — colourful, powerful reminders of the city’s divided past and its ongoing journey toward peace. With your guide’s insights, you’ll hear the real stories behind the images as you explore both the Falls and Shankill Roads.

🏛️ Iconic Landmarks
From the grandeur of City Hall to the elegance of Queen’s University, discover the places that shaped Belfast’s identity.

🍻 Cathedral Quarter
Round off your exploration in the Cathedral Quarter, a once-forgotten district now buzzing with pubs, street art, and cultural flair.

This isn’t just a city tour — it’s an eye-opening journey through Belfast’s past, present, and exciting future, blending history, resilience, and a touch of craic along the way.

The Mourne Mountains & Ancient Legends

🌿 Stones, Thrones & Mountain Roads 

Get ready for a day where ancient legends, epic TV moments, and jaw-dropping scenery come together in Ireland’s magical southeast. This tour is all about slowing down, soaking up the atmosphere, and discovering some of Northern Ireland’s most inspiring landscapes.

🌀 Ballynoe Stone Circle
Step into the mystery of one of Ireland’s largest stone circles. Dating back thousands of years, this atmospheric site is wrapped in legend — perfect for a wander and a few “out of time” photos.

🏰 Inch Abbey
Explore the hauntingly beautiful ruins of this 12th-century abbey, where crumbling stone walls tell centuries of stories. Game of Thrones fans will recognise it as Robb Stark’s camp — the place where he was named “King in the North!”

🌲 Tollymore Forest Park
Lose yourself in enchanting woodland filled with bridges, grottos, and winding rivers. This fairy-tale forest starred in the opening scenes of Game of Thrones and is just as magical in real life.

⛰️ The Mountains of Mourne
Finish the day with a scenic drive through sweeping granite peaks that “sweep down to the sea.” It’s pure Ireland — breathtaking, peaceful, and unforgettable.

This tour is a perfect blend of history, myth, and nature, offering a relaxed pace with plenty of time to explore, photograph, and simply enjoy the beauty of Ireland’s southeast.

The Game of Thrones Studio & locations tour

Game of Thrones Shore Excursion (8 Hours from Belfast Port)

09:00 – Meet at Belfast Cruise Terminal

  • Warm welcome from your driver/guide and depart straight to the Game of Thrones Studio.

  • Drive time: 40 mins

09:45 – Game of Thrones Studio Tour (Banbridge)

  • Step behind the scenes at the official HBO Studio.

  • Walk through original sets, see authentic costumes, props, and interactive displays.

  • Visit time: 2.5 hours

12:15 – Depart Studio for the Dark Hedges

  • Drive through scenic County Antrim countryside.

  • Drive time: 1 hr 15 mins

13:30 – The Dark Hedges (Kingsroad)

  • Stroll along the haunting beech-lined avenue, instantly recognizable as the Kingsroad.

  • Visit time: 30 mins

14:00 – Ballintoy Harbour (Iron Islands)

  • Atmospheric harbour where Theon Greyjoy first arrived back to the Iron Islands.

  • Visit time: 40 mins

  • Drive time: 30 mins

14:40 – Larrybane Quarry (Renly’s Camp)

  • Cliffside setting used as Renly Baratheon’s camp and King’s Moot location.

  • Visit time: 30 mins

15:10 – Scenic Drive Return to Belfast

  • Relax and enjoy the stunning Antrim coast and countryside en route.

  • Drive time: 1 hr 30 mins

16:40 – Return to Belfast Cruise Terminal

  • Timely drop-off for your ship’s departure.

✨ Excursion Highlights

  • Explore the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour.

  • Walk the Kingsroad at the Dark Hedges.

  • Visit the Iron Islands at Ballintoy Harbour.

  • Stand where Renly Baratheon’s camp was filmed.

  • Private, comfortable transport with a flexible schedule.

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