Things to Do in Belfast: Tours, Day Trips & Hotels

Belfast, built by legends and forged by history. See where the Titanic was built, ride a Black Taxi past the murals and peace walls, then head up the coast to the Giant’s Causeway.

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Top things to do in Belfast

Northern Ireland’s capital is compact and walkable, and its stories are best heard from a local guide: shipbuilding, the Troubles, trad music and whiskey.

Black Taxi tourOfficial Belfast Taxi TourThe Peace Walls, the political murals and the Titanic Quarter with a local driver-guide.See tour → Walking tourBest of Belfast Walking TourThe city’s history, culture and hidden corners on a 2.5-hour walk.See tour → TitanicTitanic Quarter TourWalk the historic shipyards and waterfront where the Titanic was built.See tour → HistoryBelfast Beyond WallsA political tour of the Peace Walls, Falls Road and Shankill Road.See tour → MusicBelfast Traditional Music TrailLive trad music in Belfast’s pubs, led by local musicians.See tour → Food & drinkBelfast Whiskey ExperienceTastings of rare and local whiskeys with Belfast Hidden Tours.See tour →

Troubles Tour: Walls & Bridges Cathedral Quarter tour Friar’s Bush Graveyard Titanic Museum & distillery The Belfast Story show Game of Thrones Studio Tour

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Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim Coast & Game of Thrones

Belfast is the base for Northern Ireland’s biggest days out: the basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway, the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and the Game of Thrones filming locations.

From BelfastGame of Thrones Tour with Giant’s CausewayWinterfell, the Iron Islands and the King’s Road, plus the Causeway.See tour → From BelfastAntrim Coast & Carrick-a-RedeCliffs, castles and coastal villages, then the famous rope bridge.See tour → From BelfastGiant’s Causeway Small-Group TourA small-group day trip from Belfast to the Causeway and the coast.See tour →

Belfast day trips from Dublin

No car? These guided tours leave from Dublin and handle the transport for you.

From DublinBelfast City & Giant’s CausewayThe Causeway plus Belfast, with a choice of a Black Taxi tour or Titanic Belfast.See tour → From DublinGiant’s Causeway & TitanicCauseway Visitor Centre entry and Titanic Belfast in one day with Finn McCool Tours.See tour → By trainTitanic & Belfast City by TrainTake the train north, visit Titanic Belfast and explore the city.See tour → From DublinGame of Thrones Studio from DublinTransfer to the studio in Banbridge, County Down, on an 8-hour day trip.See tour →

Planning more? See our guide to day tours from Dublin.

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Getting to Belfast from Dublin

By bus

Express coaches run between Dublin and Belfast, including from Dublin Airport. Book ahead for the best fares.

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By train

The Enterprise runs from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central about every hour, Monday to Saturday, and takes just over 2 hours.

By car

Take the M1 north. The border is open, with no checkpoints. Need wheels? Compare car hire in Dublin.

Good to know: Belfast is in the UK, so prices are in pounds sterling (£), not euro. There are no passport checks on the border, but carry photo ID.

Hotels in Belfast

Stay a night or two to see the city and the coast. Search dates and compare prices.

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24-hour secure parking in Belfast: Q-Park Victoria Square

Driving into the city? Pre-book a space at Q-Park Victoria Square in the city centre.

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Belfast FAQs

How do I get to Belfast from Dublin?

Take the Enterprise train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central (just over 2 hours), an express coach, or drive north on the M1. Guided day tours from Dublin also handle the transport.

Can I visit Belfast as a day trip from Dublin?

Yes. Day tours from Dublin combine Belfast with the Giant’s Causeway, Titanic Belfast or a Black Taxi tour, and the hourly train makes a do-it-yourself day trip easy.

What are the best things to do in Belfast?

Visit the Titanic Quarter, take a Black Taxi tour of the murals and Peace Walls, join a walking tour, hear trad music in the Cathedral Quarter, and take a day trip to the Giant’s Causeway.

What currency is used in Belfast?

Belfast is in Northern Ireland, part of the UK, so it uses the pound sterling (£), not the euro.

Do I need a passport to go from Dublin to Belfast?

There are no passport checks at the border, but bring photo ID. Non-Irish and non-UK visitors should check UK entry rules before travelling.

Can I visit the Giant’s Causeway from Belfast?

Yes. Tours from Belfast visit the Giant’s Causeway and the Antrim Coast, and some include Game of Thrones filming locations or the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.

Plan your Belfast trip

The Titanic, the murals, trad music and the Causeway Coast, all about two hours from Dublin.

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