The 12 Best Giant’s Causeway Day Trips from Dublin

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

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

Travel from Dublin to Belfast and the Antrim Coast with a guide and driver, then tour Falls and Shankill murals by local black cab. You’ll visit Dunluce Castle and walk the Giant’s Causeway before returning to Dublin around 8 PM. Expect a long day, changing weather, and strong history lessons.

“Dave was a great guide and our driver did so well handling extreme weather and issues with the bus that made it unbearably hot. The black cab tour in Belfast was really interesting and seeing Dunluce Castle followed by Giant's Causeway was a special part of our day despite the wind and rain.”

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

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

Spend about 12.5 hours traveling from Dublin to Northern Ireland with a guide and driver. See Dunluce Castle, walk the Giant’s Causeway, visit the Dark Hedges, and explore Belfast City Hall. Guides such as Quiggs, Luke, Brian, and Godfrey add Irish folklore, history, humor, and useful local tips.

“May was super knowledgeable about the sites, and gave us plenty of pointers for how to get around. She was also very funny, and we enjoyed the tour very much.”

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

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

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland by air-conditioned coach, with Titanic Belfast, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway on the schedule. Guides such as Una, Maurice, David, and Stephen have brought local stories, music, and humor to the long ride. Expect a 13-hour day, brisk walking, changing weather, and no toilet on the bus.

“This was a very informative day-long excursion to Northern Ireland. Our guide and driver were great, and I loved getting to see so many places in one day. A word of warning to anyone prone to motion sickness - some of the driving (particularly on the way back to Dublin, along the coast) is fast and full of curves, so be sure to pre-medicate. Also, it’s an information-heavy tour, so if you fall asleep on the bus, you’ll miss a lot of content.”

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

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

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland by air-conditioned coach with a live guide such as Quiggs, Luke, Mac, or Lisa. Walk across Giant’s Causeway, photograph the Dark Hedges, view Dunluce Castle, and spend 90 minutes at Titanic Belfast. You’ll also get a short Belfast city stop before returning to Dublin around 7:30 PM.

“We had Quiggs as our tour guide and Fred as our driver on our tour to Belfast and several other scenic spots. Quiggs was extremely knowledgeable, educating us with much of Ireland’s history. Fred was a great driver making tight turns look effortless. Would highly recommend this tour”

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

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

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland with a guide such as Quiggs, May, or Luke, stopping at Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, Titanic Belfast, and Belfast City Hall. Transport and Titanic admission are included, but expect a 13-hour day, long bus stretches, brisk walks, and limited time at some stops.

“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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6.Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

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

Travel from Dublin to Northern Ireland for the hexagonal stones of the Giant's Causeway, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and a short Belfast visit. Paddywagon guides such as Shane, Michael, Liam, and Connor mix local stories with humor. Expect a long day, limited time at some stops, and no included lunch.

“Very nice he driver. Is good The trip is fantastic. Just de dark edge is bad. No trees look. Borred l”

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

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

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Dublin to Northern Ireland with an Irish Day Tours driver-guide. See the Dark Hedges, walk across the remarkable Giant’s Causeway, and enjoy free time in Belfast, with an optional Black Cab tour at extra cost. Expect an early start, long drives, and a full day outdoors.

“by Zsofia_C -"The most memorable thing was the Giant causeway and the Dark of Hedges. Our guide was really passionate about the Irish history and we learned a lot about it.”

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

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

Take an early train from Dublin Connolly Station toward Belfast, then continue by coach along Northern Ireland’s coast to Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Ian, Joe, and Patrick add local stories, while the long day includes photo stops, changing vehicles, and limited time at major sights.

“It was a nice tour of the Irish country with some beautiful view points for photographs and exploration.”

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

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

Spend one long day in Northern Ireland, with a guided Belfast walk, Dunluce Castle on the Antrim Coast, and 2.5 hours at Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Dave, Uma, Sean, and Brendan have led past departures, while onboard commentary fills the long drives. Expect a comfortable coach, no toilet onboard, and little room for schedule delays.

“Well done. Professionally done. On time Driver and tour guide were excellent. Also our guide in Belfast was very informative.”

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

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

Leave Dublin at 6:45 a.m. for Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, and Belfast’s Titanic Distillers. Guides such as Ryan, Luke, Noel, May, and Quiggs bring Irish stories and humor to the long coach ride. Expect a full day, a whiskey tasting, limited meal time, and strict departure times.

“Mark was very knowledgeable and informative, he is a great story teller. The driver Noshad did a great job getting that big bus through some pretty narrow spots. Definitely recommend this tour and guides”

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11.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, Belfast’s Falls district, and key city sights. Admission to the castle and causeway is included, as is round-trip transport. The 12-hour day moves quickly, with about 90 minutes at the causeway and two hours in Belfast.

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

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12.Chauffeur Giants Causeway & Belfast Private Day Tour From Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 12 hours (approx.)

Travel from Dublin in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a chauffeur-guide such as Val, Ciaran, Peter, or Hume. See the Dark Hedges, Causeway Coast, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Belfast. USB chargers, water, parking, and hotel pickup are included. Lunch and Giant’s Causeway admission cost extra.

“Cierian is an awesome tour guide! Super flexible with great recommendations. Tell him the purpose of your trip, what you are trying to experience, and he will ensure you have a phenomenal trip. If he suggests to leave at 7am, do it because you’ll get to see a few extra places.”

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