Game of Thrones Tours in Northern Ireland: 9 Sets You Can Stand In

1.Game of Thrones and Giant’s Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,291 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Leave Belfast at 8:30 a.m. for a nine-and-a-half-hour guided trip along Northern Ireland’s Causeway Coast. You’ll see Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough Harbour, Ballintoy, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and Giant’s Causeway. Guides such as Patrick, Karl, and Paul are known for lively stories, local facts, and good pacing.

“Very nice. Good driver. Karl did an awesome job. Cause way was pretty cool. Saw some seals. I did like the rain.”

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2.Game of Thrones, Iron Islands & Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Belfast with a guide such as Andrew, Richard, Robbie, or Brian, several of whom appeared as extras in Game of Thrones. See filming sites, use Iron Born costumes and swords, view scenes on tablets, and visit the Giant’s Causeway. This nine-hour tour suits fans and scenery lovers, but lunch is not included.

“We were in our honeymoon and we are both big fans of Game of Thrones. It was a VERY GOOD tour, all the places we visited are beautiful and our guide Richard is a really nice guy, very funny, gave us a lot of interesting information and made our trip perfect!”

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3.Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 703 reviews · from $40

At the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, you walk through the Great Hall of Winterfell, Dragonstone, and the King’s Landing throne room. See original costumes, props, scripts, concept art, and visual effects displays, then browse the large themed shop or stop for food. Optional coaches run from Belfast and Dublin.

“Remarkable to see all the characters costumes and the special effects. Truly amazing!”

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4.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Belfast to Inch Abbey, Castle Ward, and Tollymore Forest Park on a full-day Game of Thrones tour. Expect Stark cloaks, swords, filming stories, forest walks, and possible appearances by the show’s direwolves. Guides such as Robbie bring first-hand extra experience, while the 3-kilometre walks require good fitness and outdoor shoes.

“The tour guide took us to several basic locations which are parks with free entry. The locations he showed us chronologically are: an empty square(1hour), the outside of a castle ruined(15 min), a tree (15 min), a pub for expensive lunch you have to pay for (over 1hour), a picture with direwolf (5 seconds), another castle ruined dressed up as Starks (15 min) and depends on weather more trees (1hour). The anecdotes from the tour guide's experience as an extra for the show were a hit or miss. Overall we were bored and did not enjoy the tour. Definitely think it's overpriced as we don't think it's worthed £50 per…”

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5.Giant’s Causeway Tour including Game of Thrones Sites from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 355 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Spend about eight hours on an air-conditioned coach from Belfast, following the Antrim Coast to Carrickfergus, Carrick-a-Rede viewpoints, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges. Guides such as Marty, Ben, Alex, and Lindsay have earned praise for lively commentary, but coach comfort and timing can vary.

“A varied and interesting tour with an entertaining commentary from our driver/guide, Marty. The visit to the stones was fascinating and the Dark Hedges was a great place for lunch. Also took in brief visits to Carrickfergus Castle and Bushmills Distillery.”

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6.Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 312 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Walk through preserved Game of Thrones sets at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, including Winterfell’s Great Hall, Dragonstone, and King’s Landing. You’ll see original costumes, props, storyboards, and visual effects displays, with hands-on activities, parking, a themed café, and a large shop. Allow two to three hours.

“I was not a GOT superfan but I am now. The studio tour is a deep dive on set design, costumes, scoring, and the artists involved. I have a whole new respect for the details. The interactive activities are great. The staff running the tour and gift shop are super fun. I really enjoyed getting nerdy on this visit. Great experience, I'd do it again. -GOT Super Nerd Forever”

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7.Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission and Transfer from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $47

Ride from central Belfast to the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour at Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge. Walk through Winterfell, Dragonstone, King’s Landing, and other original sets, then see costumes, props, effects, and interactive displays at your own pace. Admission and return transport are included.

“This tour was DEFINITELY excellent! The studio was awesome and had all of the things I was hoping they’d have like original sets, clothing, respond and behind the scenes goodies. It took a solid 2-2 1/2 hours to properly see everything. This trip is highly recommended for GOT fans”

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8.Game of Thrones Locations Tour including Westeros & Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 217 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Travel from Belfast with a guide and driver to Carrickfergus, Carnlough, the Dark Hedges, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. You’ll hear Game of Thrones stories, walk the Kingsroad, and see Northern Ireland’s dramatic north coast without hiring a car. Guides may include Stuart, Dave, Troy, or Hugh.

“The cave where the Red Queen gave birth. Food at the hotel was terrible but the Dark Hedge pantry looked better.”

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9.Giant’s Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 180 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Travel from Belfast’s cruise port with a driver-guide such as Brian, Ben, Kevin, or Lindsey. See Belfast’s murals and peace wall, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills Distillery, Giant’s Causeway, and a viewpoint for Carrick-a-Rede. The six-hour route is scenic and useful, but stops can feel rushed.

“Benn is a True Story-Teller!!! His skills with providing information (happy, sad and mythical) is wonderful!!! From heartbreaking stories of "The Troubles" to the whimsical Tales of Finn MacCool and the Giant's Causeway he keeps your attention. He also did a Great job with keeping our tour together!!! Travel with Benn and Allens Tours to see Belfast!!!”

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