Giant’s Causeway from Dublin: 15 Tours Compared

1.Giants Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8,843 reviews · 12 hours · from $112Our pick

Ride from Dublin with an English-speaking guide and separate driver to Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges and Belfast. You get at least two hours at the basalt columns and about 1.5 hours in Belfast, with time for food, shopping or a look around City Hall. Guides have included Quiggs, Luke, May and Godfrey, but the assigned guide varies.

“Noshad the driver and Godfrey the guide were excellent. Was worth the extra money to sit front row. Highly recommend this excursion. Thanks!!!”

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2.Dublin to Belfast Black Cab, Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,954 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96Top rated

Leave central Dublin early for Belfast’s Falls and Shankill neighborhoods, where a local black cab guide explains the murals, Peace Wall and Troubles. Continue by coach along the Antrim coast to Dunluce Castle and the Giant’s Causeway. The tour lasts about 13 hours, includes transport and castle admission, and returns to Dublin around 8 pm.

“The tour was a lot of fun. The Giant Causeway was absolutely beautiful. Dave our tour guide and Christian our driver made our experience amazing. They made us feel welcome, comfortable and engaged throughout the day. Dave was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and made sure that we were involved in the process of what was the whole tour experience. I highly recommend this tour to everyone.”

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3.Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,781 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $96

Leave Dublin at 6:45 am for a full-day coach trip to Northern Ireland’s coast and Belfast. Walk among the basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway, see Dunluce Castle and the Dark Hedges, then spend an hour in Belfast. Guides such as Quiggs, Luke and Delaney have shared Irish history, folklore and local stories along the way.

“It was a fantastic tour. Our guides Anna and Mac guided us through the day in a relaxed manner and brought the sights to life. Highly recommended‼️‼️‼️”

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4.Dublin to Belfast Titanic, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,729 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave Dublin by air-conditioned coach for Titanic Belfast, the Antrim Coast, Dunluce Castle and the Giant’s Causeway. A guide adds local history and stories as you travel, while you get time to explore the main stops yourself. The ticket includes Titanic Belfast and Dunluce Castle admission, plus onboard Wi-Fi. Expect an early start, a full day and changeable coastal weather.

“It was really cool. Cool to see but also very cold winds. Brrrr. I can't imagine anyone living at that rock castle 500 years ago. Now that I have stood on the Giant's Causeway - I see it almost every day on TV ads, on screensavers, record albums. Crazy”

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5.Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce and Belfast Titanic entrance fee

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,301 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Dublin at 6:45 am for a full-day trip to Northern Ireland, with stops at Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, Titanic Belfast and Belfast city centre. A guide provides live commentary, and your Titanic Belfast entrance is included. Guides named by past participants include Quiggs, Luke, Mac and Lisa.

“The experience going to Belfast was good. We have learned things about Northern Ireland because our guide was knowledgeable with the place. I appreciate that we are always on time during our tour. Our time was not wasted in waiting. We also have enough time to explore the places. The only thing that I don't like was there's no good restaurant. I would have want to explore food also.”

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6.Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges & Titanic Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,898 reviews · 12 hours · from $124

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland by air-conditioned coach, with a guide sharing local history and stories along the way. The day includes the Giant’s Causeway, a short photo stop at Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges and admission to Titanic Belfast. Guides vary, with names including Luke, Quiggs, May and Jarred. Expect an early start, plenty of walking and a late return.

“This Tour takes you to see some incredibly beautiful irish sceneries. Luke, our guide, and Anna, our driver, took wonderful care of us. Luke managed to be both hilarious and informative. We'd book a tour with these two again any day!”

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7.Giant’s Causeway with the Titanic Exhibition and the best of Northern Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,122 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Dublin at 6:45 am for a 13-hour coach trip to Northern Ireland, with a guide, separate driver, Causeway access and Titanic Belfast admission included. You’ll also stop at Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges and Belfast City Hall. Guides such as May and Quiggs have brought local history, music and stories to the long road journey.

“Giant’s Causeway was beautiful even though the weather wasn’t as brilliant. The fog added a mysterious touch to the scenery. Our tour guide Harry was very entertaining and sweet and our driver (I unfortunately forgot her name) was very experienced and I felt safe.”

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8.Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $96

Leave central Dublin at 7:00 am for a 13-hour coach trip through Northern Ireland. Walk among the Giant’s Causeway’s hexagonal stones, photograph the Dark Hedges, explore Dunluce Castle, and pause in Belfast. Your guide handles the driving and shares local history and legends. Dunluce admission is included; bring lunch or buy food during the day.

“It’s a long day. Be ready. We left Dublin at 7AM and got back around 9PM. The Causeway is stunning. We just didn’t have enough time to fully explore it. I would have rather gone straight there and skipped the other stops. Our guide Neil was great.”

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9.Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedge & Belfast Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 866 reviews · 12 hours · from $75

Travel from Dublin to the Dark Hedges, the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast with an English-speaking driver-guide. You get 40 minutes at the beech-tree avenue, 2.5 hours at the coast and 105 minutes in Belfast. Giant’s Causeway admission is included; lunch and drinks are not. Guide names vary, with past tours led by guides such as Adrian, David and Matthew.

“Amazing day with a great tour guide Paul who was very informative about each area that we visited! Highly recommend this tour!”

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10.Giant’s Causeway, Dark of Hedges & Belfast Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 807 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Dublin at 6:30 am for a full-day coach trip to Northern Ireland. Visit the Dark Hedges and Giant’s Causeway, then get free time in Belfast, with an optional Black Cab tour at your own expense. Guides such as Colin, Tom and Adrian have been praised for adding Irish history, folklore and humor along the way.

“The bus driver, Tom, was the best! He made the tour unforgettable and fun! Would do another tour with Tom. He had great knowledge of the different places we went.”

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11.Northern Ireland Including Giant’s Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $194

Leave Dublin at 6:50 am by train for Belfast, then continue by coach along Northern Ireland’s coast. Expect a photo stop at Dunluce Castle and about two hours at the Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Ian and Joe Doyle have been praised for their stories and humor, but the route and extra stops can vary.

“Seeing the Giant’s Causeway was the highlight of the trip.The weather was lovely. Our guide to Belfast on the train,Joe Doyle was very helpful and knowledgeable.”

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12.Dublin to Belfast, Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 12 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $66Best value

Ride from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim Coast in an air-conditioned coach with WiFi and live commentary. A local guide leads a 70-minute Belfast walk, followed by free time, a 30-minute visit to Dunluce Castle and 2.5 hours at the Giant’s Causeway. Lunch is extra, and the long drive includes no onboard bathroom.

“This one was one of our favourite day tours by far. Una, our guide was immaculate. She deserves nothing but praise, very well organised and you can tell she really cares. She went above and beyond with recommendations and tips. The day itself was super relaxing, the bus was the most comfortable we had out of the 3 day tours that we booked. We were given time to relax and enjoy the places at our leisure, the causeway was absolutely stunning. Krishna the driver was also very kind and friendly. Highly, highly recommended!”

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13.Giant Causeway, Dark Hedges & Whiskey Distillery tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $102

Leave Dublin at 6:45 am for a roughly 13-hour trip to Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges and Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock. A guide handles the long route and shares local stories; the distillery visit includes a tour and tasting. Bring lunch, and keep to the group’s return times.

“It was a pretty long day from Dublin, but the Giants Causeway was worth it. Our guide Peter and driver Nishad (sp?) we're awesome! They kept us safe and entertained.”

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14.The Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castel and Belfast – Spanish guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · from $115

Travel from central Dublin with a Spanish-speaking guide to Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway and Belfast. Expect cliff-top castle views, time among the Causeway’s hexagonal stones, and a short introduction to Belfast’s political murals and city centre. The guide Ana is praised for her warmth and clear explanations. Food is not included, and the Belfast stop is brief.

“Excelente Excursion. Muy recomendable. La guía experta. Paseo completo con un poco de naturaleza y un poco de historia”

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15.Spanish Belfast And Giants Causeway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · from $105

Set off from central Dublin at 7:30 am for a roughly 12-hour Spanish-guided trip north. Stop for a photo at Dunluce Castle, spend about 90 minutes at the Giant’s Causeway, then see Belfast’s key landmarks on a panoramic bus tour and explore on your own. Guides on some departures include Javier and Salvador.

“Atención- Es un viaje para el cual el clima puede tener mucho impacto al ser un sitio escénico. La caminata del área de estacionamiento a la Calzada es muy agradable, no requiere de equipo especial y hay vehículos para aquellos con probleRead more”

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