The Giant’s Causeway is a geological formation located on the northern coast of County Antrim. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is made up of over 40,000 interlocking basalt columns. The columns were formed by volcanic activity over 60 million years ago. The Giant’s Causeway is a popular tourist destination, and it is often described as one of the most natural wonders of the world.
Local legends attribute the creation of the Giant’s Causeway to the legendary Irish giant Finn McCool. The story goes that Finn, challenged to a fight by a Scottish giant named Benandonner, built the causeway across the North Channel as a means to cross the sea and meet his opponent. However, upon seeing the immense size of Benandonner, Finn’s wife, Oonagh, disguised him as a baby and hid him in a cradle. When Benandonner arrived, he saw the “baby” and assumed that its father must be even larger, causing him to flee back to Scotland, destroying the causeway in his haste.
The Giant’s Causeway is a popular spot for photography, and it is also a popular destination for hikers and rock climbers. There are a number of visitor centers and trails along the causeway, as well as opportunities to take boat trips or helicopter tours.
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Private tours that visit Giant’s Causeway
Tour Highlights:
- Take a trip from Belfast into the Beautiful Antrim region
- Step in the footsteps of Giants at The Giant's Causeway
- Enjoy a production tour and tasting of Ireland's Famous Old Bushmills Whiskey
From: £570
