Northern Ireland Highlights Day Trip Including Giant's Causeway from Dublin

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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 : amandajon2023
My son, daughter and I took this trip on our holiday trip. Dave was amazing! I loved all the history we learned on the drive there and back! Stipe was an excellent driver and got us to all our destinations safely and in a timely manner.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 15:00:21

Posted By : isaiahk694
The guide Dave was awesome and very insightful. The views were magnificent and we all has a blast. Stipe our drive was excellent and showed a great prowess of driving skills.
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 13:44:07

Posted By : K5746NXfannyg
The Belfast tour was great, the taxi experience was vey instructive and the Giants causeway very beautiful !
Thank you Dave and Stipe!
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Posted On : 2023-12-31 13:43:53

Posted By : Lmroche91
We had a great experience with our tour guide Sara and driver Krishna. They were amazing! Black Taxi tour was okay, but really loved that we got to stop by Donluce Castle that’s featured in Game of Thrones (House Greyjoy of the Iron Isles). The Giants Causeway was also a wonder, just a hike to get there, but there is a bus option that costs a couple pounds (they said they take card, but one bus only took cash, so just be aware of that).
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 12:08:57

Posted By : philomenah2014
Dave from Wild Rover Tours was a phenomenal guide for the day! The weather was precarious with gale winds and sideways rain which led to the cancellation for our tour at Dunluce Castle but that was more than made up for with extra time at the Giant's Causeway. The Black Cab Tour in Belfast is a must for those interested in or those who want to learn more about the Troubles in Northern Ireland or Black Cab tour guide Patrick was an amazing guide. I am so grateful to have have gone on this tour after studying the Troubles for many years. Being able to learn from those who were there at this tumultuous time in history was a highlight of my trip to Ireland. I highly recommend this trip!
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Posted On : 2023-12-30 09:04:58

Posted By : P8180CBphilp
We had a great day touring Belfast, visiting Duluce Castle and Giants Causeway. It was a great day for the whole family and a great way to see a large amount in one day.
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 14:19:50

Posted By : Martha_T
Our tour guide Una was amazing. We loved seeing so much in such a short span of time - thank you so much!
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Posted On : 2023-12-29 04:21:42

Posted By : pandastravelling332
It was great! Sarah gave us lot of info and not also about the trip but recommendations. I recommend it! Thank you Sarah
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 14:08:12

Posted By : K9968CAsophiej
Sara & Krishna were phenomenal. They both were very kind, generous with their knowledge/energy, and truly went above and beyond with every individual in the group to ensure the best experience. Would book a trip with them again in a heartbeat!
Locations and experience itself was beautiful. A very beautiful part of the country with its natural beauty and landscapes.
The black taxi is well worth it with the pick between activities - the drivers are incredibly knowledgeable.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 14:06:04

Posted By : Compass680552
Sara is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Sasha , our driver, was very kind and accommodating. Our trip went smoothly because of their professionalism. One of the best tours we've ever had.
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Posted On : 2023-12-28 13:56:03