Discover the Best of Northern Ireland: A Day Trip Adventure from Dublin with Wild Rover Tours
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Wild Rover Tours as we bring you the most iconic and breathtaking sights of Northern Ireland in a single day. Our Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip, including the Giant’s Causeway, is an experience that combines history, culture, and natural beauty, starting from the vibrant city of Dublin.
Your adventure begins with a captivating tour of Belfast, Northern Ireland’s capital. In the comfort of a traditional black cab, you’ll be transported through the historic streets of Belfast. Witness the poignant murals of the Falls and Shankill neighborhoods, each telling a story of the city’s tumultuous past, and explore the famed Belfast Docks, a testament to the city’s maritime heritage.
As the journey continues, prepare to be amazed by the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway. This natural wonder, formed from about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, is a geological marvel and one of Ireland’s most treasured landmarks. The myth and majesty surrounding this incredible formation make it a must-visit for anyone exploring Ireland.
Next on your itinerary is a unique twist: while the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is temporarily closed, Wild Rover Tours offers an exclusive detour to the intriguing Dunluce Castle. This historical site, known to many as the House of Greyjoy from the popular “Game of Thrones” series, stands as a striking ruin against the dramatic coastal backdrop. It’s a perfect addition for both history buffs and fans of the series.
Throughout your day trip, you’ll be surrounded by the stunning landscapes of the Antrim Coast, featuring rugged cliffs and breathtaking views of the sea. These locations have also been used as filming sites for many “Game of Thrones” scenes, adding an extra layer of excitement for fans of the series.
Booking your trip with Wild Rover Tours guarantees a day filled with discovery and awe. Our expert guides and well-planned itinerary ensure a seamless and enriching experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the best of Northern Ireland in a single, memorable day trip from Dublin. Explore, experience, and enjoy your adventure awaits!
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20 reviews for Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Giant’s Causeway from Dublin Wild Rover Tours
Rated 5 out of 5
Dave_G –
Great trip with Wild Rover Tours. Our guide Murphy was excellent, and very entertaining! Wile Belfast could be sobering, it is important to understand the challenges facing the people. Dunluce Castle and The Giant Causeway are both great stops and we’ll worth the long trip from Dublin. I would highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Alma_L –
Murphy was a great guide. Knowledgeable and witty.
Our Belfast black taxi guide, Jimmy was outstanding. His passion and love of Belfast was inspiring. It was a great day!
Rated 4 out of 5
chad_w –
Had a great guide by the name of Kevin. We had just enough time to see the causeway from every angle.
Rated 5 out of 5
Guo_J –
Fantastic tourist,the tourist guide :good service,good job,talent singer.The coach is comfortable，David(tourist guider) is a professional responsibility,and enthusiastic man.Many thanks!By this travel,not just sightseeing but got an opportunity understood the bitterly history of Belfast.
Rated 5 out of 5
Janet_L –
Kevin was a great tour guide. We started promptly at 7am and got back just before 8pm. It was a long day but Giant’s Causeway was beautiful. I would recommend if you don’t want to drive there on your own.
Rated 5 out of 5
randihogan –
I travel to Dublin for work regularly and try to do a day trip each time. This was my favorite of them all. Learned so much in the black cab and the Giant Causeway was phenomenal.
Rory our guide was the best! Making the trip more enjoyable!
Rated 5 out of 5
Chris_W –
Great tour, Kevin was super friendly and we saw so much. Castle was amazing and the lack cab tour of Belfast was so interesting and informative. Giants Causeway was beautiful as well. Well worth it!
Rated 5 out of 5
James –
This trip is well worth the price. My partner and I quite enjoyed everything about the trip. The tour guide Patrick was full of energy and very knowledgeable about the sites we saw as well as some added Oscar Wilde history and writings. Driver Patrick made some incredible driving maneuvers and got us to see some exclusive scenery. The Giant’s Causeway alone is worth the trip. It’s truly the 8th wonder of the world. The Nook is an awesome little lunch spot as well. Compared to other tourist trap restaurants the food was superb. They could charge an arm and a leg but everything was quite reasonable and quick to order. The only knock on the trip would maybe be the fact the bud doesn’t have a bathroom on board but there are plenty of bathroom stops along the way. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone that’s active and interested in getting out of Dublin without the need to rent their own car.
Rated 5 out of 5
Zenaida_R –
Incredible experience!!! Definitely a must do if you are visiting Ireland and a great way to go to Northern Ireland and learn about their history and view the 8th wonder of the world. Our tour guide and driver, both Patricks (hehe) were incredible!!! They truly made the experience ever better than it already is. The driving made us feel very safe and the Patrick the tour guide was so knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely caring. We did the black taxi tour and I highly recommend. We learned so much history and heard truly touching stories from our black bad taxi tour guide, you guessed it, Patrick. Pat with the hat was so kind and just such a cool experience to hear stories coming from first hand experience. And of course the giant’s causeway was also amazing, felt unreal. The food at the cafe there was also very yummy. Everything was timed perfectly and bathroom breaks came at all the rights times. I can’t recommend this experience enough!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Mardi_K –
We had 2 days in Dublin at the end of an 8 day trip around Ireland, and we decided to spend one of the days on this excursion to Northern Ireland. It was wonderful and so worth it. My friend and I are not early risers, and we were somewhat put off by the early start time, but it turned out to be a day full of beautiful sights and very interesting and engaging history. We elected to do the black cab tour in Belfast, over the Titanic museum, and it was an incredible glimpse into the life of a person who has lived through “the troubles” in Belfast. We then got to see the amazing Dun Lace castle on the edge of a cliff, and we ended the day with 2 hours at Giant’s Causeway (including time for lunch), and it was magnificent. We got some rest on the bus too, to make up for the early start. 🙂 Also, Rory was a great tour guide – lots of history, interesting facts, and some jokes to keep us entertained. Highly recommend!!
Rated 5 out of 5
Camilla_W –
Amazing trip, definitely worth the money. Tour guides patrick and patrick were very knowledgeable and friendly, we had more than enough time to see everything and stop for food. Highly recommend.
Rated 5 out of 5
Martha_W –
Our black cab tour guide was a wealth of information and helped to make Belfast one of the highlights of the trip. Thoroughly enjoyed tromping around Giants Causeway. I highly recommend this tour
Rated 5 out of 5
Wendy_L –
Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful, and the sights were spectacular. Also really learned so much about Ireland, history, and the black taxi tour of Belfast was a definite plus. Highly recommend!
Rated 5 out of 5
Stephanie_L –
Great tour, it’s a very easy way to be able to see all the great Northern Ireland sights when you’re staying in Dublin. We had a very informative tour guide and a fun time.
Rated 5 out of 5
jared_p –
The seaside views of the castle and at the giant’s causeway were absolutely stunning! I also really enjoyed the black taxi tour and getting to hear the history of Northern Ireland. Would definitely go again.
Rated 5 out of 5
Deborah_M –
Fabulous day. Belfast taxi driver was lovely shared a lot of history. Patrick & Daniel the tour guide & bus driver were great, kept the tour moving with a smile on their faces.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jacqueline_K –
Great tour. I highly recommend it. The black cab portion of the tour in Belfast was fascinating. There is so much to see on this Northern Ireland tour and they packed it all in.
Rated 5 out of 5
Elizabeth_N –
Wonderful tour had alot of fun Sean was a great tour guide and gave us a lot of information about the area that we visit.
Rated 5 out of 5
Julia_N –
This was a fantastic way to see Northern Ireland if you’re based in Dublin. The Belfast tour of the troubles with Billy was such an incredible learning experience and so moving. Guide Rory and driver Patrick took us along a beautiful coastal drive to Dunluce Castle and the Giants Causeway. Rory also gave us great recommendations throughout the day and about more places to see in Dublin! They were fun AND professional. This was overall great value for money and a perfectly planned day trip. Thank you!!!
-Thomas and Julia
Rated 5 out of 5
Dinah_P –
Sasirse (out guide) and Patrick (our bus driver) we’re amazing! Sasirse had tons of knowledge about the places we visited along with the folklore and myths. The places we visited were absolutely breathtaking. I skipped the black cab portion and visited the Titanic Experience instead. I would def recommend visiting the museum if u get a chance. The weather is completely crazy so when they recommend dressing in layers…take it seriously…lol
Dave_G –
Great trip with Wild Rover Tours. Our guide Murphy was excellent, and very entertaining! Wile Belfast could be sobering, it is important to understand the challenges facing the people. Dunluce Castle and The Giant Causeway are both great stops and we’ll worth the long trip from Dublin. I would highly recommend!
Alma_L –
Murphy was a great guide. Knowledgeable and witty.
Our Belfast black taxi guide, Jimmy was outstanding. His passion and love of Belfast was inspiring. It was a great day!
chad_w –
Had a great guide by the name of Kevin. We had just enough time to see the causeway from every angle.
Guo_J –
Fantastic tourist,the tourist guide :good service,good job,talent singer.The coach is comfortable，David(tourist guider) is a professional responsibility,and enthusiastic man.Many thanks!By this travel,not just sightseeing but got an opportunity understood the bitterly history of Belfast.
Janet_L –
Kevin was a great tour guide. We started promptly at 7am and got back just before 8pm. It was a long day but Giant’s Causeway was beautiful. I would recommend if you don’t want to drive there on your own.
randihogan –
I travel to Dublin for work regularly and try to do a day trip each time. This was my favorite of them all. Learned so much in the black cab and the Giant Causeway was phenomenal.
Rory our guide was the best! Making the trip more enjoyable!
Chris_W –
Great tour, Kevin was super friendly and we saw so much. Castle was amazing and the lack cab tour of Belfast was so interesting and informative. Giants Causeway was beautiful as well. Well worth it!
James –
This trip is well worth the price. My partner and I quite enjoyed everything about the trip. The tour guide Patrick was full of energy and very knowledgeable about the sites we saw as well as some added Oscar Wilde history and writings. Driver Patrick made some incredible driving maneuvers and got us to see some exclusive scenery. The Giant’s Causeway alone is worth the trip. It’s truly the 8th wonder of the world. The Nook is an awesome little lunch spot as well. Compared to other tourist trap restaurants the food was superb. They could charge an arm and a leg but everything was quite reasonable and quick to order. The only knock on the trip would maybe be the fact the bud doesn’t have a bathroom on board but there are plenty of bathroom stops along the way. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone that’s active and interested in getting out of Dublin without the need to rent their own car.
Zenaida_R –
Incredible experience!!! Definitely a must do if you are visiting Ireland and a great way to go to Northern Ireland and learn about their history and view the 8th wonder of the world. Our tour guide and driver, both Patricks (hehe) were incredible!!! They truly made the experience ever better than it already is. The driving made us feel very safe and the Patrick the tour guide was so knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely caring. We did the black taxi tour and I highly recommend. We learned so much history and heard truly touching stories from our black bad taxi tour guide, you guessed it, Patrick. Pat with the hat was so kind and just such a cool experience to hear stories coming from first hand experience. And of course the giant’s causeway was also amazing, felt unreal. The food at the cafe there was also very yummy. Everything was timed perfectly and bathroom breaks came at all the rights times. I can’t recommend this experience enough!!!!
Mardi_K –
We had 2 days in Dublin at the end of an 8 day trip around Ireland, and we decided to spend one of the days on this excursion to Northern Ireland. It was wonderful and so worth it. My friend and I are not early risers, and we were somewhat put off by the early start time, but it turned out to be a day full of beautiful sights and very interesting and engaging history. We elected to do the black cab tour in Belfast, over the Titanic museum, and it was an incredible glimpse into the life of a person who has lived through “the troubles” in Belfast. We then got to see the amazing Dun Lace castle on the edge of a cliff, and we ended the day with 2 hours at Giant’s Causeway (including time for lunch), and it was magnificent. We got some rest on the bus too, to make up for the early start. 🙂 Also, Rory was a great tour guide – lots of history, interesting facts, and some jokes to keep us entertained. Highly recommend!!
Camilla_W –
Amazing trip, definitely worth the money. Tour guides patrick and patrick were very knowledgeable and friendly, we had more than enough time to see everything and stop for food. Highly recommend.
Martha_W –
Our black cab tour guide was a wealth of information and helped to make Belfast one of the highlights of the trip. Thoroughly enjoyed tromping around Giants Causeway. I highly recommend this tour
Wendy_L –
Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful, and the sights were spectacular. Also really learned so much about Ireland, history, and the black taxi tour of Belfast was a definite plus. Highly recommend!
Stephanie_L –
Great tour, it’s a very easy way to be able to see all the great Northern Ireland sights when you’re staying in Dublin. We had a very informative tour guide and a fun time.
jared_p –
The seaside views of the castle and at the giant’s causeway were absolutely stunning! I also really enjoyed the black taxi tour and getting to hear the history of Northern Ireland. Would definitely go again.
Deborah_M –
Fabulous day. Belfast taxi driver was lovely shared a lot of history. Patrick & Daniel the tour guide & bus driver were great, kept the tour moving with a smile on their faces.
Jacqueline_K –
Great tour. I highly recommend it. The black cab portion of the tour in Belfast was fascinating. There is so much to see on this Northern Ireland tour and they packed it all in.
Elizabeth_N –
Wonderful tour had alot of fun Sean was a great tour guide and gave us a lot of information about the area that we visit.
Julia_N –
This was a fantastic way to see Northern Ireland if you’re based in Dublin. The Belfast tour of the troubles with Billy was such an incredible learning experience and so moving. Guide Rory and driver Patrick took us along a beautiful coastal drive to Dunluce Castle and the Giants Causeway. Rory also gave us great recommendations throughout the day and about more places to see in Dublin! They were fun AND professional. This was overall great value for money and a perfectly planned day trip. Thank you!!!
-Thomas and Julia
Dinah_P –
Sasirse (out guide) and Patrick (our bus driver) we’re amazing! Sasirse had tons of knowledge about the places we visited along with the folklore and myths. The places we visited were absolutely breathtaking. I skipped the black cab portion and visited the Titanic Experience instead. I would def recommend visiting the museum if u get a chance. The weather is completely crazy so when they recommend dressing in layers…take it seriously…lol