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Guided City Tour of Belfast
Belfast, the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, is located at the threshold of the River Lagan and is surrounded by low hills. It is a natural location for the shipping trade, one of the industries that made Belfast famous. After Dublin, Belfast is the second largest city in all of Ireland, with a population of 278,000 as of 2001.
The name "Belfast" comes from the Irish term Beal Feirste or "mouth of the Farset" in reference to the river on which the city was built. (The word "fierste" comes from the word "fearsaid" or "a spindle.") Over time, the River Lagan has come to be regarded as the more vital river than the River Farset, especially since Farset now flows under High Street in virtual obscurity. Bridge Street, as its names suggests, indicates the location of the original bridge that crossed the River Farset.
Belfast rose to fame as a commercial and industrial hub during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Behind such industries as linen, tobacco, rope-making and shipbuilding, Belfast became Ireland's most industrialized city during this time.
In terms of tourism, Belfast is a unique city known as the precise locale where the United Kingdom meets Ireland, yet completely different from any other area that either country has to offer. Recently, Belfast was selected as the fourth best city in the UK for a city break in the Guardian/Observer travel awards.
Belfast is a city that teems with activity and exudes an air of guarded optimism as new hotels, shops, bars, clubs and restaurants seem to be opening all the time. There is also a rich sense of history in the city, especially at the historic buildings that hint at the city's rich Victorian and Edwardian heritage. Compared to Dublin, Belfast is widely regarded as a significantly less expensive and more rewarding tourist destination.
The Titanic Experience Entrance
Giant's Causeway Fully Guided Day Trip
Highlights
Follow one of the world’s top 5 coastal routes and pause at gems along your way
Visit the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the unseen side of Northern Ireland with a unique itinerary
Embark on a scenic drive to Northern Ireland's most iconic locations from Belfast. Visit the Giant's Causeway, Cushendun Caves, Carnlough Harbour, and the Dark Hedges. Learn about the history from live commentary on board.
For the first stop, grab some photos at the beautiful Carrickfergus Castle.
Then, journey along the coast, with stops along the way at the Caves at Cushendun and Carnlough Harbour—both recently made famous by the hit TV show Game of Thrones.
Enjoy a delicious pub grub-style lunch at the Fullerton Arms in Ballintoy, at your expense. Then re-board the luxury coach and head to the highlight of the tour, the Giant's Causeway.
At Ireland’s only World Heritage Site, you’ll spend some time climbing over the ancient stones and enjoying the myths and legends that surround this world-famous attraction.
After the Giant’s Causeway, make a short stop at the ancient ruins of Dunluce Castle, and then a final stop at the World Famous Dark Hedges. Then it’s time to sit back and relax on the comfortable return journey to Belfast.
- Enjoy the Guinness Beer Experience
- Giant Causeway
- Dunluce Castle
- Walk on Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
- Titanic Museum
- Guided City Tour Of Dublin
- Enjoy the Guinness Beer Experience
- Giant Causeway
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum Entrance Ticket
Statue Of Oscar Wilde In Merrion Square
National Botanic Gardens – A Day Amidst The Tulips Of Dublin
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Traditional Irish Night Show Ticket in Dublin
