Belfast Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Belfast tours and things to do in Northern Ireland’s revived capital and beyond: take a day trip to the otherworldly Giant’s Causeway and the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, explore the powerful Titanic Belfast experience, ride a black taxi through the political murals and peace walls, follow Game of Thrones filming locations to the Dark Hedges, and soak up the city’s history, food and craic. Compare top-rated experiences and plan your perfect trip.
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Explore Belfast by interest
Whatever brings you to Belfast — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Giant’s Causeway
Basalt wonder.
ExploreTitanic Belfast
The ship’s story.
ExploreBlack taxi tours
Murals & history.
ExploreGame of Thrones
Westeros locations.
ExploreCity tours
Cathedral Quarter.
ExploreFood & pubs
Whiskey & craic.
ExploreDay trips
Derry & Mournes.
ExploreCastles & coast
Dunluce & Antrim.
ExploreTop attractions in Belfast
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Giant’s Causeway
Basalt columns.
Titanic Belfast
The ship’s story.
Peace Walls
Black taxi murals.
Dark Hedges
Game of Thrones.
Carrick-a-Rede
Rope bridge.
GoT Studio Tour
Sets & costumes.
Cathedral Quarter
Pubs & music.
Antrim Coast
Scenic drive.
Belfast in 2 days
- 1Day 1: city & Titanic
- 2Day 2: Giant’s Causeway
- 3Carrick-a-Rede
- 4Dark Hedges
Belfast for Game of Thrones
- 1Dark Hedges
- 2Winterfell
- 3Iron Islands coast
- 4Studio Tour
~1.5 hrs awayGiant’s Causeway
Basalt wonder.
~1.5 hrs awayCarrick-a-Rede
Rope bridge.
~1 hr awayDark Hedges
Game of Thrones.
~30 min awayGoT Studio Tour
Sets & props.
~1.5 hrs awayDerry
Walled city.
~1 hr awayMourne Mountains
Narnia scenery.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Belfast visitor asks before booking.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild and green with longer days, a lovely time for the coast and city before the summer peak.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
The warmest, busiest season with long daylight hours — best for the Causeway coast, but book ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp and atmospheric with thinner crowds, good for sightseeing and Game of Thrones scenery.
Winter (Nov–Mar)
Cold, short days with a cosy pub culture and festive markets; coast tours still run, dressed warmly.
Pack for rain
Belfast weather is changeable year-round — bring layers and a waterproof whatever the season.
Long summer days
Midsummer brings very long daylight, ideal for full days on the Antrim coast.
One day
A black-taxi tour and Titanic Belfast.
Two days
Add the Giant’s Causeway coast.
Three+ days
Add Game of Thrones and Derry.
TV fans
Add more Game of Thrones locations.
Nature lovers
Add the Mournes and the glens.
With kids
Mix Titanic, the Causeway and the bridge.
On foot
Belfast’s centre, Cathedral Quarter and City Hall are compact and easily walked.
Tours & transfers
Day tours with pickup are the easiest way to reach the Giant’s Causeway, the coast and Game of Thrones sites.
Black taxis & buses
Black-taxi tours and hop-on buses cover the murals and city sights conveniently.
Car hire
A rental car gives freedom to explore the Antrim coast and beyond at your own pace.
Central base
Staying central keeps the Cathedral Quarter, dining and tour pickups within easy reach.
Getting there
Belfast has two airports and ferry links, with the city centre easy to reach from both.
Pound sterling
Northern Ireland uses the pound sterling (£); cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for smaller venues.
Pack a waterproof
The weather is changeable — bring layers and a raincoat for the coast whatever the forecast.
Book Causeway tours early
Giant’s Causeway day tours are hugely popular in summer — reserve ahead.
Pre-book Titanic Belfast
Timed entry tickets sell out at busy times — book in advance.
Comfortable shoes
The Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede and city walks involve uneven ground — wear sturdy footwear.
Enjoy the craic
Soak up the Cathedral Quarter’s pubs, live music and famously warm welcome.
Giant’s Causeway tours
Summer coast day tours sell out — book ahead.
Titanic Belfast
Timed tickets fill up at busy times — reserve early.
Game of Thrones tours
Studio Tour and locations trips are popular — book ahead.
Black taxi tours
Famous mural tours fill up — reserve early.
Day trips
Derry and Mournes tours have limited places — book ahead.
Summer season
July and August are very busy — plan early.
Causeway day tour
Around £30–55 for a full-day Giant’s Causeway coast tour.
Titanic Belfast
About £20–30 for entry to the Titanic experience.
Black taxi tour
Roughly £15–40 per person for a shared mural taxi tour.
Game of Thrones tour
Around £40–70 for a full-day locations or studio tour.
Food or pub tour
About £40–65 for a guided food or whiskey tour.
How to save
Join group day tours and combine the coast’s highlights in one trip.
Belfast through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild, green coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Lovely & quieter.
- Best for
- Long days, coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Busiest; book ahead.
- Best for
- Crisp, atmospheric.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great value.
- Best for
- Cosy pubs, markets.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Short days; wrap up.