Top Northern Ireland Half-day Tours

Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick with Adoration Sisters turned pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Once professional talkers now professional walkers the former-BBC political correspondent and former-barrister will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss spiritual aspects of his journey. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story and have a Pilgrim’s Lunch at The Barn in Saul (included). The Pilgrim’s Walk and Picnic is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. It can be complete in a day doing the entire trail or as two half-day trips. The tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre in the morning.

Maximize time in Northern Ireland with a half-day trip to the Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Visit this landmark and Unesco World Heritage site along the Atlantic coast and see its 40,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns. Explore the site independently at your own pace. See the ruins of Dunluce Castle before returning to Belfast.

Appreciating the historical context of Belfast’s conflict-related attractions can be tricky on a self-led tour. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide on a private tour of city sights and murals, and gain intimate insight into landmarks such as the Shankill murals, Clonard Monastery, and Titanic Quarter. Transfer between dispersed points of interest with ease via private vehicle, and relax with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get an in-depth insight into Irish history and learn more than you likely would alone during this private, guided excursion around key working-class republican areas of Belfast. Ideal for politics and history buffs, you’ll visit the grave of Bobby Sands, the Irish Republican History Museum, and other places you might otherwise overlook, while benefiting from the undivided attention of your personal guide.

IN-DEPTH 3 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY TOUR Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original  drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs. The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.

Gain a more in-depth view of the history of Belfast and Northern Ireland. A comprehensive overview of the period known as the troubles. Discover how Belfast became an Industrial giant.See Sculptures/ Street art by international Artists. Get recommendations of things to see in Belfast. With discount in a local gift shop. And After a 10% discounted Lunch. After we'll go into the west of the city Up the Shankhill Rd and Down the Falls road. Viewing and hearing through the Political Murals, More Modern Street art and a project called Re-imaging Murals. How Northern Ireland is building on its Good Friday agreement. We''ll pass through the Peace Gate, with its International Day of Peace Mural Created by both sides in the conflict and see the now famous Peace Wall that separates communities. See the Bobby Sands Mural. And as we pass the International Wall, View the many different aspects of life this controversial art portrays as we descend into the city center again.

Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story with our Irish Language Guide who will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss townlands and Irish names in our countryside. Pilgrims lunch included. After lunch walk to the top of Slieve Patrick and see the tallest statue of Saint Patrick in the World before walking along country lanes to the first healing wells in Ireland at Struell. Return to Downpatrick to see the mosaic shrine to Saint Patrick in Saint Patrick’s Church and finish at the Medieval Cathedral of Down and Saint Patrick’s Grave. The Pilgrim’s Walk and Lunch is completely guided by an Irish language Guide, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. This tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre at 12.00 Noon.

Be a pilgrim for a day and walk Saint Patrick's Camino - Saint Patrick's Way - through one of its most beautiful stretches. Your guides are former Adoration Sisters turned Tour Guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Share their fascinating story and learn about Saint Patrick and Saint Donard on Saint Patrick's Way. Have refreshments in the quaint seaside Harbour Bar as an introduction, take a transfer to the Mourne Mountains and walk 8 miles through stunning scenery back to Newcastle through Tollymore Forest Park in time for an ice cream by the beach.

Discover the epic story of Saint Patrick at the Saint Patrick Centre and walk in his footsteps on our Pilgrim’s Way around the Medieval Town of Downpatrick with Adoration Sisters turned pilgrim guides Martina Purdy and Elaine Kelly. Once professional talkers now professional walkers the former-BBC political correspondent and former-barrister will bring Saint Patrick’s story to life and discuss spiritual aspects of his journey. Explore the stunning countryside and visit important sites in Patrick’s story and have a Pilgrim’s Lunch at The Barn in Saul (included). The Pilgrim’s Walk and Picnic is completely guided, follows paths and country roads and observes social distancing principles. It can be complete in a day doing the entire trail or as two half-day trips - the is the Afternoon Section. This tour always starts from the Saint Patrick Centre at 12.00 Noon.

A complete overview tour of the City of Belfast covering architecture, politics, the troubles, economics, music, and lots more. Take an inspiring journey through war and peace on this 3-hour city center walking tour of Belfast. Meet your guide at your centrally located hotel or in a cruise ship port. During this walking tour, you will see all main sights of Belfast city center. The route of the walk will depend on the meeting place. The main highlights of Belfast that you will see are Belfast City Hall, Crumlin Road Gaol, St Anne’s Cathedral (Belfast Cathedral), Grand Opera House, and Titanic Quarter. At the end of the tour, your guide will leave you in one of the restaurants to enjoy the local cuisine.

A political tour which covers murder, corruption, collusion & gives you a look at social housing in Belfast. The tour is conducted by an ex republican prisoner who was convicted to a life sentence in Belfast as a POW A unique tour, flash Points, the peace walls & questions & answers. You won't be disappointed

Sea kayaking in Ireland is an activity on the up and offers the opportunity to get close to nature and to travel to places inaccessible by any other form of transport. We run four different routes on the Giants Causeway coast for different abilities and to accommodate the weather and sea forecast. The route that passes the Causeway itself is an exciting paddle that requires competent kayaking skills. We use many other routes suiting beginner to intermediate kayaking skills such as via Dunluce Castle and the magical cliffs at Whiterocks and from Ballintoy to Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. Giant’s Causeway coastline is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourism locations in Ireland, so it can get busy on the walking traditional route. Spending a half a day exploring the area surrounding the Causeway is a fulfilling and fascinating experience. Sea caves, smugglers coves and geology abounds in the short stretch of coastline to either side of the Causeway itself.

Visit several Game of Thrones filming locations in Northern Ireland without the hassle of planning the itinerary and making your own way there during this private, full-day excursion. Instead, relax and enjoy the scenery as your driver takes you to the Iron Islands (Ballintoy Harbour), King’s Road (The Dark Hedges), and more, while telling Irish myths and legends that not all travelers get to hear.

Locally experienced world host tour guides and drivers. Can be tailored to meet customer requirements.

This tour gives the traveler an insight to life in the West of Ireland. The guide will tell of the History of Ireland from early times up to modern day Ireland. The traveller will enjoy the rugged landscape and wilderness of Southwest Donegal.