Unique things to do in Northern Ireland

At Belfast City Hall you will be provided with an audio headset and receiver so you don’t miss a word. You’ll visit the City Hall before walking to the Peace Walls, approximately 90 minutes. You’ll receive a full, detailed and objective commentary to provide you with the historical and political background to ‘the Troubles’ but the tour is not in chronological order, it relates to places it passes. Please note that a good to fluent command of English is required. Stopping at the International Wall, you’ll get a chance to view the political murals before you visit the Walls. There is ample time for photographs. You’ll return to Belfast City Centre, where you visit the Cathedral Quarter. You’ll meander in and out of historic entries, see the sights and see what’s hidden in plain sight. You’ll learn about our radical history, and the culture and art that makes Belfast such a vibrant and exciting city. You'll take in the City Centre & Albert Clock before the tour finishes in a historic church. You walk inside, you walk back to the late 1700s to a time of revolution and radicalism. Belfast is a city of contrasts, and the tour is designed to reflect that. Expect to be entertained, engaged and informed. The pace of this tour is moderate. You will walk approximately 3.5 miles in 2.5 to 3 hours. We sometimes have 4 seasons in one day, so dress appropriately.

Discover the highlights and hidden gems of Belfast by exploring the city with a born-and-raised local. Join me on this small group tour ( maximum 8 people) as the perfect introduction to the city as it delivers captivating tales about Belfast’s progression, from ancient times to modern day. Along the way, pass by notable architecture, such as the Grand Opera House and the famous Crown Bar, and enjoy a mix of amusing anecdotes and historical facts—from revolution and conflict to resolution and peace. * Learn about Belfast’s history during a guided walking tour * We walk at a gentle pace on a flat surface. * Learn the secrets hidden within the old buildings * Stroll through the Ancient Entries * Enjoy a small group size with a limit of 8 people * No getting lost: Benefit from having a local guide to navigate

Get outside and join a guide on a bike ride around Belfast. Bike rental is included, so you don't have to worry about bringing one with you, and a guide takes care of the navigating so you don't get lost. Highlights include Belfast's famous murals and Peace Wall, one of Ireland's oldest pubs, Belfast City Hall, St. George's Market, and the Titanic Quarter. So you don't miss anything important—there are plenty of stops and the guide provides commentary along the way. Cover more ground than a walking tour with this guided bike ride. Learn about the history of Belfast and its most famous landmarks See the city's murals—including the Peace Wall. Visit many different areas such as the Titanic Quarter, the Cathedral Quarter and Peace Wall

Spend your time hand forging a steel cheese knife in the anvil at Swifts forge, a working blacksmith business full of exciting commissions and old tools. You will hand forge your blade flat, shape the knife and hammer in the bevels. After the blade you will work on the handle, incorporating decorative swists and shape to fit your hand. You will then rough grind to tidy the blade up and pass it over to Aaron, the blacksmith who will brin it up to a suitable sharpness and finish for use. While this is happening you can choose to watch or enjoy your hamper bag which contains local Wheaten bread, Irish butter, some local cheese and a measure of fine local Whiskey.

You will visit the donkeys at our timber stables, close to Crockatinney Cottages, located between Ballycastle & Ballintoy. Proceeds raised by the experience goes towards the donkeys’ care, such as feed, foot trims, and veterinary attention. You will spend time grooming the donkeys, learning how to halter them safely and efficiently, before taking them on a walk along the private trails. We will discuss positive reinforcement as a method of establishing clear lines of communication. We do this using treats, bags of which are provided as part of the experience. You will enjoy a short history of donkeys, the role they played in Irish society historically, and hopefully develop an affection for these mild mannered, docile creatures. There will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions, and we will get competitive doing an in-hand gymkhana in the sand school. We will return to the stables where you will unhalter the donkeys and fetch them their feed.

After a warm welcome to our throwing cages we'll jump right into a safety briefing. This covers how to stay safe, scoring and competition rules (we can't have any cheating at crunch time can we?). Then it is to the reason you guys are all here, the AXES. We'll run through the basic technique, how to hold and how to throw the axe. Once we're through this, it is down to you to have a go! I'll be on hand throughout the session, watching your throw, offering advice on how you can improve. What is really important to me is that you start to understand your own technique so when you finally leave, you're a fully fledged axe ninja! Once the basics are out of the way it's quickly onto a wide selection of new throws, double-handed, throwing with the axe head facing backwards, throwing 2 axes at once. These will all help you to develop a strong technique in time for our rapid fire round and then ..the team COMPETITON! Pit your skills against the others in your group, competition mode always brings out some strong axe game! Finally, If we have any time left over at the end I'll show you a trick shot or two that only the pro's get to use Other things to note We are unable to accept bookings from those under 16 years of age or pregnant. Guests will not be permitted to partake in the activity if they are intoxicated and please wear sensible shoes, no sandals!

In this introductory tour of the city, you will "Walk in the Footsteps of History" and do a full circuit around the 400 year old "Derry Walls". Note - It will normally be more cost effective for groups of 4 or more to book a private tour rather than places on a public tour. The private tour usually lasts 20-30 minutes longer than a public tour (90 minutes) as a different route may be taken. Meeting place is outside the customer entrance to the Visitor Information Centre, opposite the Maid in Heaven Coffee Shop. Public Tours usually last 90 minutes but private tours can be extended to 2 hours. In this tour we will do a tour of the 400 year old City Walls while covering the city's history from 542 AD to the present day. We will cover the topics of the monastery in the city, Plantation of Ulster and the building of the City Walls, the Great Siege of Derry, emigration, the shirt factories, the World Wars, the Troubles and the Peace Process. The tour lasts between 90-120 minutes depending on the size of the group.

Welcome to the original Cave Hill walking tour with your experienced local guide, Big Dave from Belfast! When you book this tour I will meet you at the west gate of Cave Hill Country Park (approximate meeting time is 6.30pm in winter or 8.30pm in summer. Exact meeting time to be confirmed upon booking). We will then walk the 4.5 mile / 7 kilometre trail up through the forest and to the top of the Cave Hill (1207ft / 368 mt high) and back down. (Trail is 4.5 miles in total, not each way!!). We will stop for breaks on request. I offer three different trails and all walking trails are undertaken at your own risk. Trail 1: Basic fitness required, gradual climb, mostly level surface Trail 2: Moderate fitness required, moderate climb, mixed surface (tree roots, stones, mud) Trail 3: Good fitness required, steep climb, uneven surfaces (tree roots, rocks, mud and scrambling on all fours) The flash lights to light up the dark trail will be provided at the start of the walk. At the summit we will be able to look out over Belfast city at night and enjoy a hot 'Norn Iron' toddy drink along with a well known and tasty snack that is made here in Northern Ireland. It is recommended to wear practical shoes (appropriate sole for forest trails) and dress appropriately to the weather forecast. If doing trail 3 I recommend wearing gloves. This experience takes approximately 3 hours.

Welcome on arrival, We are a meat farm . tell history ,as we walk to get our protected foot covering on , proceed to meet our dogs, then say hello to the cattle, end up with our sheep house and greet the sheep. Tell you all about our sheep , cuddle a lamb if still small enough depending when they were born and you might get to help feed them depending on time of day ask when you book if there will be any to feed at your experience time . Then finish off with a fresh cup of coffee/ Tea and a piece of homemade bread to enjoy before your on your way

This tour has been called “The most entertaining tour in Belfast” Starting Opposite City Hall at "Visit Belfast" shop we will have a 2 hour 2 mile walk around the city centre where I will tell you stories of things that have happened in this City. Interesting, unusual and entertaining will be the norm for the day.

I will meet you at the UNESCO World Heritage Area known as the Giants Causeway. The Giants Causeway is the most popular visitor attraction in Northern Ireland. We will complete a 2.5 mile (4 kilometer) walking trail consisting of a circular loop which will take in the main sights of the Giants Causeway. The walk is suitable for all able bodied people and will take approximately 2 hours. Our walk will start in the early evening after the Giants Causeway visitors centre has closed and large numbers of tourists have subsided. We will meet outdoors at the Causeway Hotel where we will have our first taster of a locally produced spirit. We will then walk down to the Giants Causeway and enjoy our second taster of a locally produced spirit whilst stood on the famous Giants Causeway stones. We will then make our way through the Causeway stopping to enjoy further samples of different speciality Northern Irish spirits as we visit the main features in the Causeway. You will get to taste six different 30 millilitre samples of locally produced spirits as we walk, talk and enjoy the splendor and history of the world famous Giants Causeway. Our walking loop brings us back to the Causeway Hotel where each guest will be provided with a refreshing pint of the black stuff (Guinness!). This experience will allow guests to both see and taste the very best of Norn Iron (Northern Ireland)

I will guide you from Donard park, Newcastle, right into the heart of the Mournes, along the famous brandy path, taking in some spectacular views. Upon reaching the hare's gap we will descend into tollymore forest, famously fearured in the game of thrones, before making our way along the foot of the mournes, back to Donard car park again. I will also give you some history of the mournes, how they were formed and how they have played their part in local history through the years.

- Private Bespoke tour ( Please read reviews). - Tour can be made flexible or changed/customised to suit guests agenda. - Admission to all sites are included in this price - Accommodation/Cruise ship/Airport etc pick up and drop off (Belfast 20 miles radius) without extra charge. - Chauffeur/ Tour guide Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product. This private tour includes the majestic loop around Torr head where Scotland can be seen 12 miles from the Irish Coast. We also stop at an Irish pub for Lunch. Stop At: Carrickfergus Castle. Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman Castle. Built in 1177 by John de Courcy Duration: 1 hr Stop At: Giant's Causeway, Bushmills. Travel back in time and see Northern Ireland's world Heritage Site Duration: 1 hr Stop At: Bushmills Distillery, Bushmills. See how they make the world famous Bushmills Irish whiskey. The worlds oldest working distillery, licensed in 1608 Duration: 1 hr Stop At: Dunluce Castle, Portrush. Dunluce Castle is a now-ruined medieval castle built in the 13th century. In the Game of Thrones it is Castle Greyjoy Duration: 30 min Stop At: Carrick-A-Rede Ballintoy. We stop here to take photos at the viewing point overlooking the atlantic ocean of the north coast. Duration: 30 mins Stop At: The Dark Hedges, Ballymoney. Kings Highway in all its glory from the Game of Thrones. Duration: 30 mins

This tour is available as a private small group tour and a public tour. For groups of 4 or more it will usually be more cost effective for you to book a private tour. In this tour, we take our guests on a wander around part of the Waterside are of the city including St Columb's Park and the new thriving Ebrington Square area. We will tell our guests about the street art and murals of the area, the railways, the Workhouse and so much more.

Don't just Visit Derry? Go Further, See More! Go where the buses can't reach and see more of the City in an afternoon than any walking tour. Derry Bike Tours will take you further and open your eyes to the beauty of the River Foyle and see more than just what's inside our Historic Walled City! A selection of top of the range folding bikes to choose from with high specification & hub gears, meticulously maintained including safety equipment provided so we can go further and see more together. Poncho's, pannier & rack included for your convenience. A leisurely pace along both sides of the river, biking through wonderful woodland, encountering flora and fauna, birds, wildlife and locals on route with recommendations on the best places for food & drink along our soon to be famous cycle path/greenway. Experience Our City of Culture's stunning scenery from Bridge to Bridge and everything in between and discover why tourists and locals alike find it hard to leave and wish they'd have stayed longer. Insightful, thoughtful, humorous information delivered with passion and fun, learning more from a local guides perspective than any book could provide making the most of the town I love so well and you will too! Before our journey ends stop at the Multi-award winning bakery Yum Cakes & choose from a selection of cupcakes, brownies or cookies & drink or voucher for later!