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A stone spiral staircase leading to a hilltop, surrounded by a rocky coastline. 5
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Price is €36 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Step into Westeros with this epic Game of Thrones self-guided driving tour through Northern Ireland's stunning coastline!

    Walk the legendary Dark Hedges where Arya fled as the Kingsroad, stand on Carnlough's bloodstained steps where she crawled from Braavos waters, and enter the haunting Cushendun Caves where Melisandre birthed her shadow creature.

    Storm Ballintoy's Iron Islands, witness the Giant's Causeway's ancient magic, explore windswept Dunluce Castle (the real Pyke!), and climb Mussenden's dramatic cliffs where Stannis drew Lightbringer.

    From Castle Black's Wall to Dornish battle sands, discover 10+ filming locations at your own pace. Download, drive, and live the fantasy – Winter is Coming to Northern Ireland!

Activity location

  • Castle Lug
    • 38 Shore Road
    • BT38 8YG, Greenisland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • North Side ParknRide Car Park
    • 26 Shipbuoy Street
    • BT15 1DA, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Game of Thrones Northern Ireland Self Guided Coastal Drive Tour in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • Opening hours: Thu 06:00-20:00
  • English
Price details
€13.44 x 1 Adult€13.44
Paid at activity€22.13
Total
Price is €35.57

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots
  • Inclusions
    Audio Guide
  • Inclusions
    Access to the Explore Game of Thrones Northern Ireland Coastal Drive Tour on our App
  • Inclusions
    Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.
  • Inclusions
    70+ narration points of popular locations in Northern Ireland
  • Exclusions
    Carrick-a-Rede - National Trust (Optional)
  • Exclusions
    Dunluce Castle (Optional)

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Castle Lug

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
Castle Lug ruins appear on your left - a crumbling 1500s watchtower by Thomas Lugge. Though not a filming location, its lonely stones and sea views feel perfectly suited for the world of Westeros.

Carrickfergus Castle

  • 20m
Carrickfergus Castle stands for 900 years, one of Ireland's best-preserved medieval fortresses. Built in 1177, this Norman stronghold overlooks Belfast Lough and resembles iconic Westeros castles perfectly.

Whiteharbour Marina

  • 15m
Whiteharbour Marina holds 150 years of maritime history. While sharing its name with Westeros's White Harbour, this restored 1850s harbour with limestone archway is purely coincidental but atmospheric.

Magheramorne

  • 15m
Magheramorne Quarry transformed into Castle Black and the Wall. This abandoned limestone quarry became the Night's Watch stronghold using massive sets, green screens, and CGI magic for epic scenes.

Ballygally Beach

  • 20m
Ballygally Beach curves golden along the coast, while Ballygally Castle hotel houses Door of Thrones No. 9, carved from Dark Hedges wood depicting the Battle of the Bastards and direwolves.

Cairncastle

  • 15m
Cairncastle was the first Game of Thrones filming location in Northern Ireland. These rugged hills became Winterfell's exterior for Ned Stark's execution scene in Season 1, Episode 1's opening moments.

Madman's Window

  • 5m
Madman's Window is a natural rock arch with tragic legend. Local lore tells of a heartbroken man waiting for his lost love's return, while nearby White Bay offers serene, turquoise shallows.

Carnlough

  • 15m
Carnlough Beach offers peaceful coastline with soft sand, calm waters, and gentle waves. Fishing boats drift in the harbour while the village nestles quietly at the base of Antrim Glens.

Carnlough Harbour

  • 10m
Carnlough Harbour became Braavos for Arya Stark's desperate escape scene. These stone steps witnessed her emergence from dark waters, wounded but unbroken, in Season 6's most intense survival moment.

Caves of Cushendun

  • 30m
Cushendun Caves are carved into cliffs by centuries of waves and wind. Here Melisandre gave birth to her shadow creature, and later Jaime fought Euron in brutal combat for the series.

Ballintoy Harbour

  • 15m
Ballintoy Harbour became Lordsport, Pyke's principal port. These jagged black rocks witnessed Theon's return, his baptism, Euron's drowning rebirth, and Melisandre's mysterious comings and goings.

Dunseverick Castle

  • 20m
Dunseverick Castle ruins cling to clifftops like bones of a long-dead beast. Once a royal Irish seat visited by Saint Patrick, it feels perfectly suited for Ironborn raids and fortress battles.

Giant's Causeway

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Giant's Causeway features 40,000 interlocking basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. Legend says giant Fionn MacCumhaill built this bridge to Scotland to face his rival in combat.

Dunluce Castle

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Dunluce Castle clings to basalt cliffs, becoming Pyke in Game of Thrones. These ruins gave soul to House Greyjoy's sea-blasted stronghold where Balon, Euron, and Yara plotted their destinies.

White Rocks Beach

  • 20m
White Rocks Beach glows golden to your right near Portrush. Early Game of Thrones scouts once considered these limestone cliffs for Dornish exteriors before choosing Spain's warmer climate instead.

Portstewart Strand - National Trust

  • 10m
Portstewart Strand became Dorne's coast where Jaime and Bronn fought Dornish guards. These golden sands witnessed steel flashing, waves roaring, and honour colliding with defiance in Season 5.

Mussenden Temple

  • 30m
Mussenden Temple sits 120 feet above the Atlantic, becoming Dragonstone's exterior. Here Stannis drew Lightbringer from flames while Melisandre whispered prophecies on Downhill Beach below the clifftops.

Downhill Beach

  • 15m
Downhill Beach stretches below Mussenden Temple where Melisandre called on her Lord of Light. "For the night is dark and full of terrors" echoed across these dramatic, windswept shores.

The Dark Hedges

  • 30m
The Dark Hedges - your final destination. These 18th-century beech trees became the Kingsroad where Arya fled King's Landing. Walk where she stood in this natural cathedral of shadow and light.

Location

Activity location

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    Castle Lug
    • 38 Shore Road
    • BT38 8YG, Greenisland, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    North Side ParknRide Car Park
    • 26 Shipbuoy Street
    • BT15 1DA, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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