About this tour
A private eight-hour coastal drive through Northern Ireland's most dramatic stretches, starting from Belfast or Derry. You'll travel the celebrated Antrim Coast Road, stopping at the hexagonal basalt columns of the Giants Causeway (a UNESCO site), the clifftop Carrick-a-rede rope bridge, ruins of Dunluce Castle, the atmospheric Dark Hedges woodland lane, and Downhill Beach. Your driver handles navigation while you absorb the raw Atlantic scenery and film locations that shaped Game of Thrones.
Highlights
- Giants Causeway: UNESCO-listed geometric rock formations
- Carrick-a-rede rope bridge: 20-metre span above churning sea
- Antrim Coast Road: consistently ranked among world's finest drives
- Dark Hedges: beech tunnel used in Game of Thrones filming
- Dunluce Castle: 13th-century clifftop stronghold ruins
- Downhill Beach: vast sandy expanse backed by Mussenden Temple
- Bushmills distillery gift shop stop
What to expect
This is a driver-led tour, not a guided walking experience—your focus is the road itself and the quality of light across the North Antrim landscape. Expect frequent stops for photographs and short stretches on foot to viewpoints and beach access. Weather shifts fast on this coast; bring layers and waterproofs. The rope bridge and castle require separate paid entry (not included), and queues build in peak season. Children manage well; buggies work at most stops. The journey suits all fitness levels since you're mostly driving between locations.
Good to know
Carrick-a-rede entry is £9 per person; Dunluce Castle £5 each. Infants in buggies are welcome; specialised car seats available on request. Depart from Belfast or Derry depending on your base. Allow extra time in summer months for visitor numbers at major sites.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route take?
- Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route runs for approximately 8 hours.
- How much does Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route cost?
- Prices start from GBP $520 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Guided Tour of Causeway Coastal Route?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.