Top Things to do in Ballycastle
Things to do in Ballycastle, Northern Ireland: The Best Tours
Discover the best top things to do in Ballycastle, United Kingdom including Family Package (2 Adults, 2 Children), Private Luxury Game of Thrones Tour From Belfast, Game of Thrones North Coast Experience, Game of Thrones - private tour 1-4 people with the Other Ser Davos, Ballycastle 2-Hour Kayaking Tour, Game of Thrones® Hang out with ‘Hodor’ Private Tour, Belfast, Game of Thrones® Hang out with 'Hodor' Private Tours, Game of Thrones Tour From Dublin, Northern Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour in Northern Ireland, Game of Thrones Locations Tour including Westeros and Giant's Causeway.
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1. Family Package (2 Adults, 2 Children)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This is a great tour for families to get out in a kayak and have some fun. The Ballycastle tour hugs the coast of Ballycastle taking you into Ballycastle Bay and Ballycastle beach. The Ballintoy tour is based in and around Ballintoy Harbour and you can get an opportunity to go around the various rock formations.
Inclusions: use of wet-suits, Buoyancy Aids
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Reviewed By EricaLHB
Amazing kayaking tour along Balltintoy Harbour and then onwards and under Carrick-a-rede Bridge and in and out of caves. Very experienced guides who are fully qualified supplying all necessary equipment required including local coastal info. Super experience. Highly recommend!
2. Private Luxury Game of Thrones Tour From Belfast
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Private Luxury Game of Thrones Tour From Belfast A must see tour for any Game of Thrones Fan. While you are on our tour you will get to see many of the sites that will be recognisable from the series, This tour takes you to several of the locations used in the series and also includes a visit to the Giants Causeway the only UNESCO World Heritage Site in Northern Ireland. At the Game of Thrones Tour You control the pace of where you would like to stop and spend your time just Simply tell the driver. In our tour there will be ample opportunities to stop, exit the vehicle and take beautiful photos. Let us take you into this amazing world by visiting some of those key sites and breathtaking views with your own personal driver and guide. We guarantee to offer a friendly, professional experience that no traveller should miss. We can arrange tours specifically to suit your timescales and requirements.
Inclusions: Private Transportation, Private Tour with Guide, Airport and Port pickup and drop-off included (Within Belfast), Airport and Port Transfers Available Anywhere in N.Ireland / Dublin at an additional Cost
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Our tours are not included Entrance fees., Beverages
Reviewed By Quest396489
Being a travel agent we booked the service with this company however they did not do everything as promised. We first had an issue with the transfer and then it turned out they did not purchase the entrance tickets as we agreed and more importantly paid for. That was a year ago but we are still waiting for our refund but the company does not seem to care about that all. Horrible and not client oriented at all!
3. Game of Thrones North Coast Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
A privately hosted tour, suitable for groups of up to 7 passengers per vehicle travels through the North Coast visiting the different key areas from the Game of Thrones TV Show in comfortable executive vehicles with onboard amenities. The Game of Thrones TV Series is now regarded to as the largest TV Series worldwide! The filming locations are to be preserved as famous filming sets with their own Game of Thrones boards to bring you back to the very episodes they were used in. This tour is a fully guided tour lasting 5-6 hours travelling the North Antrim Coast to the locations where the Game of Thrones was recorded. The tour itself will bring you back in time to educate you on the history, mythology and politics of the surrounding areas and its relevancy to our Game of Thrones experience!
Inclusions: WiFi on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation
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Reviewed By alexandratE9625ZX
Paul was the best! We literally met him by faith! Very detailed, very nice man, so kind. I couldnt have asked for anyone else. My boyfriend loved the tour. All thanks to Paul, I couldnt be more grateful, we will be back to Belfast!
4. Game of Thrones - private tour 1-4 people with the Other Ser Davos
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 44 reviews
Our guide Adrian worked as an extra on Game of Thrones® seasons 6, 7 and 8. He was a photo double for Ser Davos Seaworth! On this private car tour, Adrian will drive you in comfort. With his tablet he'll show you which scenes were filmed in which location and behind-the-scenes and VFX breakdowns to see how each scene was made. Adrian can take you north of Belfast to the real Iron Islands and all the locations north of Belfast along the Glens of Antrim and north coast. He has Iron Born costumes and swords as part of the tour at no extra cost. A private tour with Adrian aka 'the Other Ser Davos' is a day to remember, a genuinely authentic Thrones experience!
Inclusions: Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Live commentary on board, Costumes and replica swords
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By andrewnZ9445SV
An excellent tour and out guide Andrew was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. As an extra for 4 seasons he had great stories to tell about filming and being part of Game of Thrones. You get great information about the sites you're visiting before you get there. The rope bridge wasn't accessible but we didn't just skip that, we went to Dunluce castle as an alternative and that was well worth visiting. Can't recommend this highly enough, it is a long day but it's entertainment all the way.
5. Ballycastle 2-Hour Kayaking Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
This is a 2 hour Guided kayaking Tour. The tours leave from the beautiful little town of Ballycastle which is part of the Wild Atlantic Way. The tour leaving from Ballycastle will take you to Kinbane Castle. We also depart from Ballintoy harbour for any Game of Thrones fans out there. This tour will take you to Carrick-a-Reed Rope Bridge where you can see the famous bridge from a totally different perspective. All equipment is supplied on the day, all you have to do is turn up and enjoy the paddle. Suitable for beginners. The 2 hour tour is suitable for beginners and is not suitable for younger children.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By John L
Just be VERY WARY booking with this outfit. I booked back in June for a group of 10 year olds to go out kayaking on 15th August at 3pm as a birthday treat. This was made very clear in more than one correspondance. I constantly had to ask a question twice to get a response. I got a confirmation of the booking and thought all was good. I even asked on different occasions leading up to the date, was everything ok and was reassured it was. An hour and a half before we left the house and picked up all the boys who were going I was told that the guys doing the tour were running a bit late and it would now be half 3 before we would be going out. Fair enough, these things happen. We carried on and were there for 3pm because we knew the traffic would be heavy. Landed at the harbour in Ballintoy and introduced ourselves to be told your not booked with us must be some other company! This happens regularly we were told. Showing the confirmed booking that we had on our phone we were then given wetsuits for the boys and told that we had to wait for another group to arrive and the guides would be back in for about half 3. So that's ok, the boys kicked about and did there thing. Came back just before half 3 and waited for the tour that was out to come in. When that tour arrived back the guide told us our group of boys couldn't go out without adult supervision, now when this was booked we were told that there would be 2/3 fully qualified instructors out in the water with them at all times, the guide also said it was meant to be 5 adults and not children, nonsense, so my wife offered to go with them. Now at this point they had to figure out if they had enough kayaks, which they didn't, only 4 available and they also had a group standing who hadn't enough wetsuits! The guides told us they were waiting on Anne who takes the bookings to come to the harbour to sort all this out. We had a restaurant booking with a larger family party for 6pm so had to be left for 5.15 at the latest. This was now nearly 4pm. The birthday package is out an hour and a half. At this stage we had a decision to make and as we were originally supposed to be out at 3pm we knew at this stage we weren't going to be back in time, as they still hadn't enough suits for some of the other party. Shortly after 4 with confusion still reigning, we told our group of boys to hand back their wetsuits, which were quickly snatched up and put on others who were waiting! Not much Covid 19 precautions taken there. The party that were waiting with us got out at about 4.20pm. We decided to wait round a while and see if Anne appeared, but she didn't. We left the harbour round 4.35pm. Remembering that this was a 10 year old boys birthday treat with his friends, he was in tears and the other boys so disappointed. We tried on different occasions to make contact with the organisers but had to wait until today, Sunday, to get a half hearted apology and as a good will gesture 50% off a future booking! Not a hope. Once bitten and all that. We have never had such an unfortunate situation before and I hope never to have one like it again. As I said at the start of this long winded review, BE VERY WARY of this outfit.
6. Game of Thrones® Hang out with ‘Hodor’ Private Tour, Belfast
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
This unique tour provides an incredible first hand insight in to the filming of Game of Thrones® and gets you out to see the numerous amazing filming locations. Flip, your guide and driver, was a stand in actor for both The Mountain and Hodor. He also is a local from the north coast and will take you to many under-the-radar and off the beaten-track filming locations–the places most fans of the show do not get to see. Flip also studied the Environmental Sciences due to his love of the area. He can explain the dramatic landscape formations and scenery that are home to the filming locations - the real-world Westeros!
Inclusions: Professional guide and driver, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, Real-coffee, and tea with a morning snack, Bottled water
Exclusions: Purchase at a recommended cafe, bar or restaurant, Parking Fees
Reviewed By raym0ndjamesf
Well all I can say is wow, my wife and I had organised a trip to Antrim with the kid's and decided to bring my parents, my mother is a massive game of thrones fan so after a bit of research we found that giant tours with its excellent reviews was the right choice, and its times like this you need to thank trip advisor for its wealth of information because we had one of the best times ever on a trip in Ireland and we are from Ireland. Flip is the most genuine and good natured tour guide we have ever come across his actual love for Ballycastle and all the surrounding natural beauty spots really show through which makes it so enjoyable. He really gave us a great experience and a day of memories and made our little trip to Antrim one that will be hard to beat. I'm from Dublin and honestly didn't really know how beautiful Antrim is, Flip showed us some amazing sites and had great knowledge of the whole area so I would truly recommend a visit. 100%
7. Game of Thrones® Hang out with 'Hodor' Private Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Travellers’ Choice Award 2020 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ...within the top 10% of tours worldwide “A hang out with ‘Hodor’ Game of Thrones ® tour!” Flip, your local-guide and driver was a stand-in actor for Hodor in ‘The Door‘ and ‘The Mountain‘ in ‘Oathbreaker‘ and ‘The Winds of Winter‘, Season 6. There will be additional behind the scenes stories and anecdotes from his experience! This specialist Game of Thrones ® filming locations tour showcases the mythical land of Westeros®. The dramatic ‘film star good looks’ of this incredible coastal area are highlighted. Tour the most stunning off beaten-track filming locations. This private guided tour, in open countryside, allows you to visit the places that most fans on large coaches cannot reach. From Ballycastle less time is spent travelling between sites. Book this tour to set foot on the actual locations where the some of the most iconic scenes were filmed. See where the cast, countless crew and support staff worked their magic.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Professional guide and driver, Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea, Bottled water
Exclusions: Lunch, Parking Fees, Entrance Fees
Reviewed By Judy G
What an amazing storyteller! We toured with Flip winter 2019 and had a marvelous time. His love of Northern Ireland and cool facts about Game of Thrones intrigued us. He took us to wonderful local eateries. It's an experience that you'll be talking about for a long time. Don't miss an opportunity to Hang out with Hodor! Len + Judy
8. Game of Thrones Tour From Dublin
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 119 reviews
Witness first hand the stunning scenery featured as the backdrop in the world-famous HBO series on a Game of Thrones tour from Dublin. Journey with us through the rugged landscape of the north for an unforgettable day visiting some of Northern Ireland’s main Game of Thrones filming locations. You’ll even have the chance to bring your dream of being a part of the series to life by dressing up as your favourite character! Visit locations where some of the most iconic blood-curdling Game of Thrones scenes were filmed! Savour the seaside town of Carnlough... or maybe better known as the dramatic city of Braavos! Along the Causeway Coastal Route, stop at the Cushedun Caves, where you could swear you saw ships sailing from Westeros on the horizon... With our lunch stop at the Fullerton Arms, claim your place at a very realistic Iron Throne! A photo stop at the House of Greyjoy (otherwise known as the Dunluce Castle)
Inclusions: Costumes, Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Traveler-Compass-146
The views on this tour were the best I’ve seen in the area. Thank you for creating this wonderful experience for all to enjoy.
9. Northern Highlights Full-Day Guided Tour in Northern Ireland
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 62 reviews
This is a full-day guided tour taking in the highlights of Belfast (optional), the beautiful Causeway Coastal Route, the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, with a few surprise destinations off the beaten track. This tour is aimed at the visitor who has limited time to spare on their trip to Northern Ireland. This tour will give you a great taste of the variety offered by the city, the coastline, the culture and heritage on a day-long tour from Belfast or any accomodation within Northern Ireland (additional costs apply).
Inclusions: Hotel/port pickup and drop-off from Northern Ireland, Bottled water, Light refreshments, Driver and/or guide dependent on booking, Live commentary on board, Local professional guide, Professional photographer guide, Transport by air-conditioned Private Car or Minivan, Hand Sanitiser in all our Private Vehicles , Social Distancing Guaranteed
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Tips and Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Hotel pickup from Dublin
Reviewed By Kelly D
What a fabulous day with Fergal. My husband and I were in Northern Ireland for 4 nights and wanted to do some exploring without the confines and strict agenda of a large tour company and we found the perfect tour guide for the country with InSite Tours and Fergal. He took us all around, to off the beaten path gorgeous locations that only a local would know and even fit in a quick tasting at Bushmills, finishing the day with dinner at a delicious place. I would highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique adventure, incredible scenery and fabulous guide.
10. Game of Thrones Locations Tour including Westeros and Giant's Causeway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
Travel with the OFFICIAL TRANSPORT FOR THE SHOW, yes folks travel in the same vehicles as the Cast & Crew from HBO’S Game of Thrones giving us insider knowledge other companies can only dream of. The Stones and Thrones Tour takes you to a magical landscape like no other, Visiting more locations than any other tour where you can indulge your fascination for Game of Thrones or simply enjoy the breathtaking scenery, and marvel at the beauty and splendour of the Causeway Coast & Glens. On this adventure, we also spend approximately 1.5 Hours visiting the Giant's Causeway.This is a unique day tour where you can explore the scenic splendour of the seven kingdoms and see where many of the pivotal 'Game of Thrones' scenes were shot! See magical landscapes like no other, Take in the beauty of the UNESCO-Listed Giants Causeway along with the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. You won't find this tour anywhere else.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Immersive Experience
Exclusions: Hotel drop-off
Reviewed By Kbougie
This review is in no way targeted at TripAdvisor. I bought my ticket directly through Belfast City Tours, but am unable to leave a review about them anywhere else. DO NOT, I REPEAT DO NOT BUY TICKETS FOR THIS BUS TOUR! It is a complete and utter RIP OFF. I made the mistake of buying a ticket for this tour thinking I was buying one for the CITYSIGHTSEEING HO/HO bus. Once I realized it was for the wrong bus, I decided to go ahead and give them a try anyway. I showed up at the stop at 9:35 a.m. and at 10:05 the bus still hadn’t showed up. Finally a representative from the company walked up to the stop so I asked him what time the bus was due to come. He responded with 10:15 but it won’t leave until 10:45. So I ask, well then what time did the first bus leave? He replied back with it left at 9:45. So I tell him that I had been standing out there waiting since 9:35 and he proceeds to tell me he had been out there the whole time and didn’t see me (which was a lie, considering I seen him walk up to the stop after 10:05. So he asks where I’m going and what time I need to be there. I tell him where and the time and he repeats the next bus will leave at 1045 so you should be there by the time you need to be or better yet, it’s only a 20 minute walk from here so you could just walk. At that point I was totally beside myself so I ask if I could have a refund. His response was no, we don’t give refunds. Needless to say I ended up walking to my destination and still have not been able to use the ticket. This company is a complete and utter rip off and are literally stealing people’s money. DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT BUY A TICKET FOR THIS TOUR BUS.
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