I didn't know much about Belfast but I certainly knew that it was home of Game Of Thrones…read moreproduction. This Game Of Thrones Tour offers two routes from Belfast. South route(Winterfell) and North route(Ironisland). Since north route sounded more scenic as it goes along Northern Irish coast, we chose the latter. It was £50 per person and whole day affair. So, make sure to leave your entire day open for this. We rendezvoused at Jury's hotel at 7:45am and boarded on the bus. And our guide Richard was an extra in the show himself. His red long beard once made me think that he was a Tormond's stunt double.(but he wasn't) Entire way through he was talking but NEVER ONCE I wanted him to be quiet. Because he was very informative and HILARIOUS! They are also equipped with plenty of House of Greyjoy costume and weapons(swords and axes) for photo shoot. Although we were tourists, we became the attraction ourselves when people saw us in the group wearing those, carrying weapon at the House of Greyjoy site. Every stop was breathtakingly scenic. I honestly think that you can still enjoy even if you don't watch the show. Definitely check this tour out and ask for Richard. He's really a fun guy.

This is my second GOT tour. I was supposed to do two tours from Belfast: Winterfell, and Iron…read moreIslands. But due to storm Erik, one had to be cancelled. The communication was clear and they allowed me to choose which tour to do instead, and I chose Iron Islands. The pick-up time was exactly what was stated on the itinerary...actually, the bus was already parked at the meeting point 10 minutes early. The guide I got was Richard and I automatically thought in my head: "he must be a Wildling...maybe, even Tormund". A few minutes later, I saw a guy that look like Ser Davos who parked right in front of our tour bus! The tour was informative without being boring. And in true GOT fashion, there were curse words...yeah!!! We went to several filming locations in the northeastern part of Northern Ireland. Oh my, were the sites amazingly beautiful! We had a lunch stop at a GOT-themed bar in Ballintoy. We had a reasonable amount of stops to see sites, stretch our legs, grab a quick snack/ drink, and bathroom break. The bus has a USB power outlet which I didn't discover until we were almost back to Belfast. This was one of the most memorable parts of my European vacation. And whatever I did and wherever I went prior to doing this tour, I had forgotten about already. I'd have to come back to Belfast to do the Winterfell tour and meet the Direwolves as well.

Best best best tour. Fully engaging. Learned so much and laughed so hard. Highlight of our trip…read more Paddy was amazing and took us to many places not seen by tourists. His van is clean an luxurious. Do t tour with anyone but Paddy

Paddy took us on an amazing tour of the peace walls in downtown Belfast. His ability to recount the…read morehistory while staying neutral to the conflict was nothing short of amazing. He was incredibly knowledgeable and very funny and gave our family a truly great experience!

This was one of the best things I did while in all of Ireland. So informative and such a good…read moreexperience.

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent…read more.. Who better to talk with than a cabbie... Our adventure tour included 2 hours with a real live cabbie in a real London Black Cab What would happen... What would the cabbie say... Mystery and suspense Four of our group loaded into the cab - I rode shotgun My wife and I numerous experiences with London Black Cabs, but none in Belfast Most of the cabbies are former IRA OR Protestants ... Which would we get? No guarantees -- only that the cabbie would express HIS viewpoint Ours was a Catholic and we learned of British Genocide during the Troubles What would a protestant say? We all wanted two hours with a protestant - but alas Great experience -- go for it

Easy pick up and nice relief to see a small bus rather than a huge one. We had seats right in the…read morefront which meant first off for the sights. Each stop had enough time to walk around, soak it in, and take pictures. Ample time at the Giants Causeway to walk down and enjoy it without a rush. *you will be walking at the stops so bring comfy shoes* Lunch was timed well and Wilson already had a system to pre order food to prevent any wasted time. Wilson was knowledgeable and funny with stories and information. Learned quite a bit more than I expected!

The Giant's Causeway Tour was amazing & had several stops along the way! We had the perfect amount…read moreof time to explore each stop. Our tour guide, Karl, was very knowledgeable & entertaining. Definitely recommend this tour!

Oh, Allen's Tours - you son of a bitch. Where do I even begin?…read moreIf I could give you negative bajillion stars, I would. And even THAT would be generous of me. Sadly, the lowest Yelp will allow me is one star. I guess I'll settle. It all started one freezing March day with a 'freak' snow storm (*cue fuzzy, warped screen and Twilight Zone music*). We booked a £16 tour through our hotel (Ibis hotel) which was supposed to include a trip to Carrickfergus Castle, Giant's Causeway and the Bushmill's distillery. Now, I know what you're thinking - if there was a freak snowstorm, why would these stupid American tourists even get on the bus? I'll tell you - we were thinking that if the company didn't cancel the tour, then it would be okay! But no. They were only interested in making a quick buck and not the safety of any of the parties involved. Here's how it went down. Conditions on the road were HORRENDOUS. The bus driver was told by several people to turn back around but he decided to ignore them and keep going. On top of that, he had called the Giant's Causeway to see if they were open but no one picked up. I'm pretty sure that in itself was not a good sign to continue on.... As the day went on, the weather got worse. The bus stopped at around 2 p.m. My friends had just woken up and thought we were at one of the destinations. Little did we know that instead, we would be stuck on the bus (no heat, no food, no bathroom) for 6 HOURS. YES, I SAID 6 HOURS! After about 2 hours, help finally arrived and tractors were plowing the snow around the bus. It wasn't for another 3 hours did MOUNTAIN RESCUERS (after all, we were stuck on a mountain in bumblefuck Ballycastle) and Northern Ireland police come and shuttle people (four at a time) to the nearest bar, so that another bus can pick us up from there to bring us back to Belfast (which was an hour and a half away). Because of this whole ordeal, Allen's Tours made us miss our 8 p.m. train back to Dublin (where we had already booked a hotel). So we ended up having to take a £130 CAB from Belfast to Dublin. (which of course they did not want to reimburse us for. We only finally got reimbursed for the tour tickets after about a month of pestering them. Was like pulling fuckin' teeth) I realize that this review is slightly biased considering that the last time a storm like this happened in Northern Ireland was 50 years ago. But it's really hard to be impartial when a whole day of my vacation was wasted and we are now out about 200 USD. So thanks, Allen's Tours! You've ruined my view of Northern Ireland forever. I will be coming back NEVER. I now wish horrible, explosive diarrhea on you! OVER AND OUT!

Helpful guide who knew what he was talking about and knew a lot of stories as well. He did suggest…read morethe Nook for food, saying that the service is quick, but it was not, as I will write about in that review. I thought we spent a good amount of time at each place, and feel like they gave realistic expectations of what will happen on the tour, because I asked how much time would be spent at Bushmills and they said not enough for a tasting but you can buy one or if its not busy they might give you a free one. I was not interested in castle tours, but you can spend more to go and do those if you like--the first one was also when the driver went to go get gas so time for a tour would have been possible--but the people working there didn't say how much, just kind of yelled saying 'you have to pay to go further'. We do get a group rate at the rope bridge, but its only 0.60 less than normal. For me it would have been better to skip the castles and stop somewhere around lunch time for a real meal, not Spar. I really enjoyed the coastal drive, especially since we had nice weather the whole way.

If you are looking for the quickest and more relaxing way to drive by many of the Belfast sights…read more The Belfast City SIghtseeing Hop On/Off option is a great option. Highlights: + Current pick up was right across from the City Hall (Donegall Square West Departure Point) + £18.00 for a day pass- a really good budget friendly option. +/- The back of the bus on the top level is open air, which on nice weather days is great, but on not so great days, there is a portion of the bus covered on the top deck, as well as the main level is similar to a normal bus. The main deck allows for those with mobility issue to enjoy as well, as getting to the upper level mean traversing some stairs + The full loop consists of 19 stops and was about 1 hour and 10 minutes (+/-) due to traffic +The live commentary, while a canned script the delivery of the punch lines made it entertaining. Tips: * If you need to use the restrooms prior to the start loop, go into the City Hall for free toilets and to admire the glass panels and mini exhibit inside. * At the time of visit(early July '22) - there was construction at stop 14 - The Peace Wall, so you had to get off a stop early and walk to visit if you choose to do so. * You can pre-purchase tickets via their website; however, if you are unsure of the weather, you can hold off and purchase onsite using a credit card.

Went in this bus tour on Saturday 2nd April 2022…read more the driver/tour guide, Alan, was more than happy to have a little chat with me and my family and gave us some good tips for places to visit around the city. Alan was a brilliant tour guide, throwing in loads of jokes to keep us entertained along the way. This bus tour (and I've done a lot of these city sight-seeing tours), was one of the best and without a doubt, the best value for money too. thanks Alan - we're back for day 2 today and I do hope we get you again.

Excellent GOT and UNESCO World Sites tour combined. The scenery and narrative alone is worth the…read morevalue in this tour. Our tour guide Sharleen, was hilarious. She had quite an accent but was very knowledgeable and informative of the Game of Thrones tour sites. My family and I enjoyed the tour very much. We especially enjoyed the comedy she threw in, the behind the scenes perspective of being an extra on the famous HBO GOT series, and the fun facts of Belfast. So much history and beautiful sights all along the Antrim Harbor. We even got to see "The Wall" from the filming for The Knight's Watch scenes. We didn't get to stop but it was cool to just see it in real life. If you're quick with the camera, you can take a photo from the tour bus. She also has the directions on how to get to the spots along the way should you want to return on your own time. That's super helpful. The breath taking views of the Giants Causeway and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge was the highlight of the tour. And the best for last, seeing the Dark Hedges in person was surreal. I totally recommend this tour, it's practically all day 8:45am-6:30pm. The coach bus was comfortable, clean, and the driver was very good. The guide even showed scenes from the series before we made the stops so we know what we're about to see. At one point, we even took turns dressing up as the characters. Super fun tour, great for the GOT fan!

This is referencing the tour Game of Thrones tour including Giants Causeway for 15 pounds. This…read moretour was a good way to see a large number of sites within a day. Note: this is a self guided tour, where the guide/driver will drop you off at each site and allow you to explore to take a quick photo. Stephen our driver/guide provided good insights about the history of Northern Ireland and about each site we were visiting. Most of the sites visited are quick photo opportunities, which means that you only have about 20 minutes before you need to get back on the bus to get to the next destination. The site with the longest visit was the Giants Causeway where we had about 1.5 hours to explore. The 20 minutes at each site does go by very quickly, so make sure to be aware of the time as the bus will leave to keep within schedule. Tip: Sit closer to the front of the bus to get off first and take photos at each site without people in your shot (unless another tour bus was already there).

Also know as Belfast Taxi Tours - The Original Black Taxi Tour. We checked our bags in the Belfast…read moreVisitor Center and asked for a recommendation for a black taxi tour. They called Taxi Trax, took our payment, and set it up to arrive 10 mins later at the Visitor Center. It was super convenient. Damien was our guide. He was very informative. He was patient with all my questions. He lived through the Troubles in the neighborhoods you visit so he had a first hand account of everything. Some of the stories about British soldiers just raiding people's houses in the middle of the night with no warrants, throwing people in jail for no probable cause and not having to charge or release them, etc etc are SHOCKING. Think American colonies circa 1700 yet it was the 1970s NI. We went to several murals, Bombay St, wrote on the peace wall, got out several times. I highly recommend this tour.

When we were visiting Ireland we decided to take a 10 day tour of the whole Island instead of…read morefocusing on just a couple of cities/areas. We only spent a few days in Northern Ireland and one night Belfast but we were left wanting to come back and visit again. This tour perfectly lays out the character of the city and the history of the Troubles and takes you into the middle of the neighborhoods that still harbor 600 years of resentment towards one another while slowly working toward peace. Kevin was an amazing guide and made us feel like we were part of the experience and explained things in a manner that we could all understand. I would take the tour a second time if we are to visit Belfast in the future. Thank you for showing us the heart and soul of Belfast.

Any business called the Wee Tram is obviously going to be great. My dad, who can't walk too far…read morethese days, and I popped on to have a little tour around the Titanic dockyard. Chris, the guide, is one of the most charming and enthusiastic hosts I've ever encountered. A "titanorak", his knowledge and passion for the dockyard and its history is communicated extremely effectively through the video and live commentary. The actual dockyard itself is of course extremely fascinating and I found seeing Titanic's dock and the great H&W cranes Samson & Goliath up close particularly thrilling. It's moving too - I hadn't realised half the Titanic's dead were its crew, marked in grass where she was built. We also drove past the studio were GoT Season 6 was being filmed RIGHT THEN. Nbd. I believe you can get a pass for this and the open top bus tour for £15, which seems like excellent value. Just the tram ticket is valid for two days as well. You might be interested to know that this business is supporting Chris's spiritual work as the chaplain in the Titanic Quarter, he and his wife also run the very popular Dock restaurant nearby.

I loved The Wee Tram. It's billed a s a tourist attraction but any Belfast resident with even a…read morepassing interest in our culture and history should definitely hop on board The Wee Tram. The Titanic Quarter is steeped in history and this interactive tour is the best way to see it all in under an hour. The concept is quite simple you, you can hop on The Wee Tram at one of eight stops around the Titanic Quarter. The electric tram comes equipped with TV's telling the story of each attraction - you even get given traditional yardmen's hats as you travel, this really helps the passengers get in to the spirit of the Tram. Chris, the tour guide, is full of knowledge, especially knowledge of the Titanic - you'll get more insight in to what went on in the early nineteen hundreds on The Wee Tram than in the Titanic Museum. A personal highlight for me was getting up close and personal with Samson and Goliath and seeing the vast ship yard. The tour costs £6 for adults which is an absolute snip when you consider that the ticket can be used over 2 days. Couldn't recommend this experience enough!

Marti gave us a brilliant city tour! Using the timeline of Belfast's history, his lived knowledge…read moreof the city was communicated clearly and we were shown aspects of the city some locals may not know about. A good walk on the 2 1/2 hour tour, from City Hall to St Anne's via the River Lagan was easy and Marti showed us the best vantage points for memorable photos. Highly recommended Tour Guide!

This is the walking tour you're looking for…read more Belfastology is the one-man LLC of Marti, a true local champion, horticulturist, history buff, moccasin-wearing institution. A Belfast native, he grew up during the era of the Troubles, but his memory stretches from the settlement days and in and around every corner. You'll find on his eclectic tours that you can steer the discussion in any direction you wish. You'll only fail at trying to temper his enthusiasm. I understand that he offers tours that focus on history or street art or other specific subjects or neighborhoods, but I imagine your best bet would be to do as we did and just unleash him. Belfast is a city with good restaurants and attractions but a good tour helps bring out the incredibly rich history and will certainly show you a hole-in-the-wall or two you'd never have otherwise found. We went out on the town for a pretty unscripted three hours. My 78 year-old father started to fade along the way, so Marti detoured to a nearby spot for a quick cuppa, enabling our small group the legs to carry on. Next time I may leave Dad behind in order that I might test Marti's stamina in full. And if you still aren't convinced this is a great way to introduce yourself to local lore, take a gander at the glowing comments on Trip Advisor.