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Tour Details

  • Duration 11 Hours
  • Departs from Your hotel / accommodation in Dublin
  • Departs 9:00 am
  • Returns 8:00 pm (approx)

What’s included

Not included

  • Entrance to attractions

  • Lunch

  • Optional gratuitues

Our service

  • Book direct for the best rate

  • We’ll guide you through the places we visit

  • Guaranteed tour departure
  • Reschedule at any time if your plans change

  • Instant confirmation of your booking

  • Customisable itineraries and flexible routes
  • We support Trees For Life to help offset the carbon footprint of your tour

This long-day tour from Dublin to Belfast takes us over the border from The Republic of Ireland into Northern Ireland, part of the United Kingdom.

Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland and home to Stormont, the Northern Irish Assembly. On this comprehensive full-day tour of Belfast, we’ll explore the city’s rich and complicated history.

Experience the Victorian splendor of Belfast including City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter and explore the areas most affected by ‘the troubles’.

We’ll visit The Titanic Quarter that tells the story of RMS Titanic, built here by Harland and Wolff in 1909, and learn about the shipbuilding industry that once shaped the city.


This bespoke private tour is conducted in a luxury Mercedes minivan, with great personal space, leather seats, A/C and panoramic windows ensuring your comfort.

Your knowledgable, local tour guide will tell you the history, folklore and stories of the places on this tour. We offer flexibility and your time inside and outside the vehicle is up to you.

RECOMMENDED SIGHTS ON THIS TOUR …
City tour

This day tour will take you through Belfast and show you many of the city’s highlights, including City Hall, The Cathedral Quarter, and the famous murals.

Crumlin road Gaol

Our tour will include a visit to Crumlin Road Gaol, a working prison that dates back to 1845. The Belfast Gaol was closed in 1996, but renovations have turned it into an attraction that is a must-see for anyone visiting Belfast.

Rumlin Road Gaol Experience offers a chance to explore the prison today, learning about its history, as well as how women and children were housed there, and how republicans and loyalists were segregated during the political segregation period.

During the tour, you’ll get to see the underground tunnel connecting the gaol with Crumlin Road Courthouse, view all the wings from the circle, and visit the condemned man’s cell and execution cell.

Stormont

Located in Stormont Castle are Northern Ireland’s Government offices and the offices of the First and Deputy First Ministers. In addition to serving as a meeting place for the Executive, it’s an outstanding architectural structure.

Built in 1830, architect Thomas Turner redesigned its exterior to the fashionable Scottish Baronial style in 1858, giving it the name ‘Stormont Castle’. However, by the late 1990s, the castle had been ravaged by age and was in poor condition.Though some features of the building have been lost in the process of renovation, most of the original classical splendor can still be seen in the majority of the state rooms.

Cathedral Quarter

With its cobblestone streets and warehouses, this historic merchant quarter has become a mecca for trendy bars, beer gardens, clubs, and restaurants. Visitors to the area can enjoy the Metropolitan Arts Centre (MAC), St Anne’s Cathedral, the Northern Ireland War Memorial, and Discover Ulster Scots Centre. The vibrant street art in this area of town gives this area a nightlife vibe, with live music and entertainment.

Known also as Belfast Cathedral, the Romanesque Cathedral Church of St. Anne has been a Christian place of worship for more than 100 years. Founded in 1899, the institution has grown throughout the years.

Its incredible stained glass windows, Rosamond Praeger’s carved stonework, Morris Harding’s mosaics, and Rosamond Praeger’s mosaic are all iconic. Take a moment to reflect in the peaceful space of Belfast Cathedral, and discover the symbolic meanings and stories woven into its fabric.

Falls Road & The Murals

As one of Belfast’s most famous areas, ‘The Falls’ gained worldwide media attention during ‘The Troubles’.

In August 1969, several streets off Falls Road were burnt out, killing six Catholics. During these years, tensions resulting from the civil rights movement forced the British Army to protect Catholics. Heavy-handed tactics by the British Army isolated many local residents.

As a result of the British sealing off The Falls, soldiers fought in ‘The Battle of the Falls’. Soldiers searched house to house for weapons for 36 hours. As a result of the use of tear gas, the curfew quickly deteriorated into rioting, with guns being brought into the streets and live fire being exchanged.

The Troubles overshadowed Northern Ireland for the next 30 years after this event. 1994 President Bill Clinton visited Northern Ireland to seal The Good Friday Agreement.

In ‘The Falls’, you can see street art called The Belfast Murals. Our tour will showcase many of the works that convey a republican message from the past to the present.

Titanic Quarter

Discover Belfast’s legendary urban waterfront and maritime heritage. Belfast’s Titanic Quarter features maritime and industrial history as part of its Maritime Mile. It was on the slipways here that Titanic and her sisters were launched making The Titanic Quarter is a geographically significant area for Belfast’s heritage and Titanic Belfast traces the infamous ships’ construction, launch and maiden voyage.

As part of our visit, we will explore the SS Nomadic. The facility repaired, maintained, and fitted out ships for more than 120 years. Besides being the only White Star Line ship left in the world, Nomadic also served as Titanic’s tender.Discover Northern Ireland’s maritime and social history on board.

Suggested tour route

November 17, 2023 1:35 pm
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Places this tour visits

No two tours are the same, but these are popular places to see on the Belfast Private tour from Dublin

Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the frequently asked questions about our Belfast Private tour from Dublin, however if you have a specific question please contact us

What about bathroom breaks?2025-05-28T23:43:36+01:00

Absolutely! Almost all of the places we visit have toilets / restrooms. Because this is a private tour, we can stop when you need us to.

When is the payment due for the tour2025-05-13T09:18:14+01:00

For day tours the final balance (plus any extras like admission tickets) is due 24 hours before the tour.

For multi-day tours the final balance is due 30 days before the tour.

What if the weather is bad?2025-05-13T09:18:14+01:00

Our climate is famous for being unpredictable. We provide umbrellas in our vans but if the weather isn’t working in our favour, just wait 5 minutes and it will change! Please don’t rely on the forecast either, it is invariably wrong!

What should I wear during my tour2025-05-13T09:18:17+01:00

We recommend that you bring a waterproof jacket and shoes suitable for walking over rough ground / cobbles, especially if visiting rural locations! Other than that, just bring yourself!

Can I amend the tour itinerary2025-05-14T22:57:51+01:00

Absolutely! Please contact us if you’d like to make an amendment to one of our suggested itineraries or would like a customised tour.

Is it possible to end my tour in any another location2026-08-17T09:01:27+01:00

Yes, we can end the tour in a different location from the start point. Please let us know if this is what you need. For locations further than 50 miles from the start point there maybe a charge.

What Vehicle do you use?2025-12-18T00:22:29+00:00

We use Mercedes-Benz V Class minivans. They are modern, luxurious and safe vehicles with a Euro N-Cap rating of 5 stars. They come with privacy glass, a panoramic sunroof, reclining leather seats, dual-zone air conditioning and unlimited high-speed WiFi. Learn more about our vehicles.

How many people can go on tour?2025-05-13T09:18:22+01:00

Our Mercedes V Class minivans come in two configurations, a 6 passenger version and a 7 passenger version.

Do you pick up from the Airport2025-05-13T09:18:22+01:00

Yes, we can meet you at the airport and have plenty of space for baggage.

Do you pick up from cruise ships2025-05-13T09:35:21+01:00

Yes, most of our tours are suitable for cruise ship shore excursions and we’ll meet you at the quayside.

Can I bring a mobility scooter / wheelchair?2025-05-13T09:35:18+01:00

Yes, our vehicle can accommodate most mobility scoters and wheelchairs. They normally require two people to lift in and out of the vehicle so one of your party will be needed to help. Note that if there is a scooter then the baggage space is limited.

Can I bring pets?2025-05-13T09:35:14+01:00

Support animals are welcome onboard however we typically ask for them to stay on the floor of the vehicle.

What is included in the price of the tour?2025-05-13T09:35:12+01:00

The total price of your tour includes your tour guide, use of our luxury minivans, the fuel, tolls and parking charges and insurances. Entrance to attractions etc is on top but we can manage that for you and add it to the invoice.

What language is the tour in?2025-05-13T09:35:10+01:00

All tours are conducted in English

Do we stop for lunch on tour?2025-05-13T09:35:07+01:00

Yes, there are a range of different options on each trip, from a historic tavern to a quaint cafe or bakery. We’ll make reservations to ensure that our lunch stop is quick and tasty!

How do I contact my guide?2025-05-13T09:35:04+01:00

A few days before the trip we’ll provide the guides contact details encase you need to contact them on the day of your tour

Will other people join the tour?2025-05-13T09:34:59+01:00

No, all of our tours are private so your party will be the only people on the tour.

Does the guide take us into attractions?2025-05-14T08:49:13+01:00

Yes, we will guide you through attractions and monuments as part of our service. This is not possible at The Royal Yacht Britannia or Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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