Giants Causeway Coastal Adventure with Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Carrick A Rede Rope Bridge

   CARRICK-A-REDE ROPE BRIDGE. is situated near the charming village of Ballintoy. Those that wish to cross the bridge can do, Those that do not wish to cross the bridge, can use the time to take an enjoyable coastal walk or visit the charming tea-rooms on the site.

   90 minutes here · Admission not included

2. Giant's Causeway

   GIANT’S CAUSEWAY. Stop at the Giant's Causeway (around 1 hour). Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site with ample time for discovery. Continue to the Giant's Causeway to enjoy around 1 hour exploring the 50,000 interlocking hexagonal stone columns on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean. The Causeway consists of 50,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed during a volcanic eruption 60 million years ago.

   90 minutes here · Admission included

3. Dunluce Castle

   DUNLUCE CASTLE. We arrive at one of the most dramatic castle ruins in the world, prepare to be amazed at the way this old castle hangs over the edge of the cliffs. Part of the Dunluce Castle fell into the sea in the 1600's, and some servants died in the tragedy. Since that time, it is believed to be haunted by the unfortunate servants. Also used as Castle Greyjoy in Game of Thrones!

   Pass by without stopping

4. Ballintoy Harbour

   BALLINTOY HARBOUR. (The Iron Islands). Ballintoy harbour was the setting for Theon’s return to the Iron Islands as well as some of the areas around Dragonstone. It was here that Theon first met his sister Yara, was baptised in the name of the Drowned God and paid homage to the ship ‘Sea witch. We also visit Ballintoy Harbour. This picturesque coastal inlet is where Theon Greyjoy arrives back in the Iron Islands and where he later admires his ship. This is also used for the scenes around Dragonstone.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

5. Dunseverick Castle

   DUNSEVERICK CASTLE. Ruins of the original gate lodge are all that remain of this castle, which was destroyed by General Robert Munro in 1642.

   Pass by without stopping

6. Bushmills Distillery

   OLD BUSHMILLS DISTILLERY. The area has a long tradition with distillation. According to one story, as far back as 1276, an early settler called Sir Robert Savage of Ard’s before defeating the Irish in battle, fortified his troops with "a mighty drop of acqua vitae" In 1608, a licence was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips Irish adventurer by King James I to distil whiskey.

   60 minutes here · Admission not included

7. The Dark Hedges

   The Dark Hedges is an avenue of beech trees along Bregagh Road between Armoy and Stranocum in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The trees form an atmospheric tunnel that has been used as a location in HBO's popular television series Game of Thrones, which has resulted in the avenue becoming a popular tourist attraction. According to legend, the hedges are visited by a ghost called the Grey Lady, who travels the road and flits across it from tree to tree. She is claimed to be either the spirit of James Stuart's daughter (named "Cross Peggy") or one of the house's maids who died mysteriously, or a spirit from an abandoned graveyard beneath the fields, who on Halloween is joined on her visitation by other spirits from the graveyard. The Dark Hedges were used as a filming location for the "King's Road" in the television series Game of Thrones.The trees have also been used in the 2017 Transformers film The Last Knight.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

8. Cushendun Caves

   The Cushendun Caves are located in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. Although they are very old, they are known to the public only since the broadcast of the “Game of Thrones” series (the Iron Throne), the series having shot some emblematic scenes within the caves. A must for fans, and lovers of unsuspected tourist treasures! We then proceed to Cushendun where we visit the Dark Caves. The Dark Caves is where the Red Priestess, Melisandre gives birth to a Shadow in a cave close to Renly's encampment while Ser Davos Seaworth watches in horror.

   20 minutes here · Admission included

9. Larrybane Quarry

   Larrybane Quarry served as the setting for an important Game of Thrones scene when it was used as Renly Baratheon’s Camp in the TV series. The old chalk quarry was transformed into a tourney site for an episode in Season 2. It’s rocky landscape and coastal features made it a great location to recreate part of The Stormlands, where Renly set up his camp.

   10 minutes here · Admission included

10. Carrickfergus Castle

    Carrickfergus Castle (from the Irish Carraig Ḟergus or "cairn of Fergus", the name "Fergus" meaning "strong man") is a Norman castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus. You can pay a fee and do a self guided tour of the castle, this will take approximately 30-60 minutes from your tour.

    30 minutes here · Admission not included

11. Carnlough Harbour

    Carnlough karn-LOKH; from Irish Carnlach 'place of cairns') is a beautiful fishing village with a picturesque harbour in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is situated in Mid and East Antrim district, as well the historic barony of Glenarm Lower, and the civil parishes of Ardclinis and Tickmacrevan. It has a population of 1,512 people. Carnlough Harbour, also known as the Bravos Canal from HBO Series Game of Thrones. This is where Arya Stark emerged from the Canal after being stabbed.

    15 minutes here · Admission included

12. Glenariff Forest Park

    Visit the Beautiful Queen of the Nine Antrim Glens, Glenariff and get a photo at the Ess Na Crub (Fall of the Hoof) Waterfall, pretty impressive especially after heavy rain. This is an ancient forest and the trees are Irelands closest to Sequoias! You also might catch a glimpse of Ireland's indigenous Red Squirrel's!

    15 minutes here · Admission included

13. Visit the beautiful Balliintoy harbour.

    10 minutes here

Where it starts and ends

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Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Languages

en

Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 14 travelers per booking

Operated by

Giants Causeway Tours

Know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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