Dublin to Northern Ireland incl. Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway

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Duration:13 hours (approx.)
Location: Dublin, Ireland

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Depart Dublin travel by luxury coach to Belfast for a political black cab tour, followed by a trip to the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle. From the comfort of your black cab, tour Northern Ireland's capital, see the landmark sites including the Falls and Shankill neighbourhoods. Stopping at various locations and sign the Peace Wall, learn of Belfast’s tragic political history.
After departing Belfast we travel through the county of Antrim onto the spectacular Antrim Coastal route. Our next stop is the world famous Dun Luce Castle. Admission is included with a visiting time of 30 minutes.
We then proceed just down the coastal road to the Giant’s Causeway (lunch options available there). Explore its dramatic cliffs and rock formations with a visiting time of 2 hours.
Head for home, with lots of fun on the way and a designated rest stop.

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1. Bobby Sands Mural
Arriving in Belfast City at 9.15, a 20 minute break where bathroom facilities/refreshments are available. Groups of passengers averaging 5 in number will then be escorted by a local driver guide to a black cab and the tour of the world’s largest outdoor art gallery begins. A unique and riveting experience, a journey into the most recent conflict in Irish history all guided by local with first-hand experience, intimate knowledge of the city’s most recent tragic political, social, religious conflicts which have convulsed the two countries of Ireland and the United Kingdom but in particular the communities of Northern Ireland for decades. Visit west Belfast most well-known and easily identified mural is that of Bobby Sands located on the side of Sinn Féin's Falls Road building. This area known as the Falls is predominantly Catholic Nationalist / Republican. Also a collection Irish republican and international politically themed murals known as 'The International Wall' and the "Peace Wall"
2. Shankill Road
Next on the tour is the visit to an area of Belfast City known as the Shankill. During the "Troubles" the Shankill was a centre of loyalist paramilitary activity, where the modern Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and Ulster Defence Association (UDA) had its genesis. Loyalist paramilitary groups pledging allegiance to the British monarchy and to maintaining the partitioned 6 counties of Ireland known as Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom. Similar to the Falls area the Shankill is adorned with huge murals celebrating historical events, honouring people from the past some of whom from the local community. At all stops during the, in total, 90 minute tour our guests have ample opportunity to capture amazing images of the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. There will be lots out time spent out of the cab, the group size is so small the tour will be a very personalised experience. Your guide has personal stories and folklore to share.
3. Peace Wall
As part of the Black Cab tour your guide will visit what is known as the "Peace Wall or Walls". Here you will be told of the reasons why they are built and to what benefit. They effectively split the Roman Catholic community from the Protestant community. The first peace lines of "the Troubles" were built in 1969, following the outbreak of civil unrest in 1969. Initially built as temporary structures, they are now permanent structures as they are effective in limiting the sectarian violence perpetrated they the worst elements in both communities. The walls are wider, longer, more numerous than ever. They have multiplied over the years. They have been increased in both height, length and number since the Good Friday Agreement of 1998. In Belfast 75% of the 97 peace lines are in the north and west of the city. These area's are home to the poorer and more disadvantaged inhabitants of Belfast. Sadly 67% of the deaths during the "Troubles" occurred within 500 metres of one of these walls.
4. The Titanic Experience Belfast
On this tour, you will be given the option to do the Political Black taxi tour, or to visit the Titanic Experience. If you choose to go for the taxi tour, you will also get to see the impressive Titanic Experience building, as you will be dropped off at the museum and we will continue the tour from there. You will be able to use the restroom and visit the café downstairs.
5. Antrim Coast Road
Touring the rugged coast of Antrim, its remote glens, sheer faced cliffs, small fishing villages and pristine beaches is one of the world’s most stunning and unspoilt coastlines. The Giants Causeway’s basalt columns are world famous with the latest celebrants to the area the cast, directors and producers of the tv series Game of Thrones. Many of the settings for the series you will see and hear of with ample opportunity to capture images on the day. The coastline dotted with harbour fishing villages, small rural farming towns. The north Atlantic waters look across to Scotland’s west coast. You can clearly see Scotland on a clear day. Enjoy!!
6. Dunluce Castle
Dun Luce Castle is an iconic historical castle which dates back over 500 years with its location on the Cliff Edge of the north Atlantic making it one of the most dramatic settings in Europe.The castle has been frequently used over the years in many movies most recently the tv series the Game of Thrones. There will be paid admittance included to visit and peruse castle and ground for 30 minutes. On a clear day you can see the coast of Scotland. A magical place for the adventurous photographer and for those who enjoy watching the abundant variety of wild birds which inhabit the coastal cliffs.
7. Giant's Causeway
We arrive at the Giants Causeway at 2.30pm (lunch options available). Created 60 million years ago due to a series of volcanic eruptions which layered the surrounding area with 40,000 interlocking basaltic rock columns. Set off on the trail to the "Giant's Boot" apparently lost by Finn just over 2 metres large. Can it get any more magical? Take a seat in the famous "Wishing Chair." A must experience, the "Wishing Chair" is a natural throne formed of perfectly shaped columns of basaltic lava. Now the "Camel" the only steed capable of carrying Finn home across long distances. The Camel a basaltic dyke formed from cooling lava which has pushed its way through other layers of rock. The Clifftop Trail is a bird's eye view of the Giant's Causeway, a unique way to see the World Heritage Site and explore the stunning north coast of Ireland over to Scotland. The Causeway has trails for all ages. There is also a free train up and down from the centre to the coast.

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Posted By : tmcgurk1817
Highly recommend, very professional and friendly staff. Our driver, Krisna, did an amazing job and was a delight. Ùna, the tour guide was amazing. Incredibly knowledgeable, experienced, warm and friendly. By the end of the day we felt like we were traveling with friends. One of, if not the best, tour experiences we have ever had.

Tom & Chris
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 17:12:57

Posted By : mary8792
I would definitely recommend this tour as a way to see Northern Ireland. Our guide, Dave, was funny and also very informative for Irish history, both for the Republic and Northern Ireland. The driver Brian was great and safe. We took the black taxi tour of Belfast and learned so much about The Troubles. Very interesting. Dunlace Castle was impressive, as was the Giant's Causeway. A very full day!
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 15:22:35

Posted By : James_B
Great experience to Northern Ireland, tour guide, scenery and camaraderie were all part of a great experience
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 13:24:20

Posted By : lylbuhlig
This was the best tour I have ever been on! Our guide, Una, took the time & effort to speak with every guest, multiple times. She incorporated excellent information as well as music to the tour personalizing it so well. Our driver, Billy, was outstanding. The tour is well planned, allowing plenty of time at each stop. I never felt rushed. The Black Taxi tour in Belfast was outstanding even as the history was shocking. Dunluce Castle was beautiful. And the Giants Causeway was everything I had hoped. The bus was clean and comfortable. I will not hesitate to recommend Wild Rover tours to anyone visiting Ireland. And try to get Una and Billy!
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 16:53:19

Posted By : Heather_R
Amazing trip. Tour guides were amazing and very funny. Would definitely do a tour with them again. Got to see some beautiful places
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 15:14:50

Posted By : Trail536652
I would strongly recommend wild rover tours to anyone looking to take day trips out of Dublin. it's a great way to see popular sites that aren't easily accessible via train. our bus driver Billy adroitly navigated widing roads that I wouldn't have been comfortable driving even in a small car, and our tour guide Brendan provided interesting and insightful commentary throughout the trip along with great recommendations for a variety of activities and meals. giants causeway is also magical. 10/10 would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 14:03:51

Posted By : mariolV4813WX
What an amazing tour, definitely worth doing it, the tour people were wonderful, very knowledgeable and fun, Barbara really did a good job at explaining as we drove to each location.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 11:58:45

Posted By : edwardmU514TR
All very good, Barbara and Michael very nice and warm and nice, locations fantastic and nice to be there very good and recccomendable
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 11:32:15

Posted By : TravellerB17
Barbara was an informative and warm guide. She regularly took the time to check everyone was okay. Michael was a friendly driver too. Prompt time keeping and very organised trip.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 11:25:57

Posted By : Mary_P
We highly recommend this tour.
Brendan and Marko were oustanding.
Brendan has an incredible knowledge of Ireland's history. This tour is an A+.
Thank you.
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Posted On : 2024-05-30 05:15:56