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Belfast city tour and Hillsborough - Private shore excursion

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6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

Our journey starts at Hillsborough where the main attraction is Hillsborough Castle and Gardens. This castle has been a grand family home and a royal residence. As well as visiting the castle we will visit the gardens, which are a joy to explore. Keep an eye out for rare plants and take your time to relax and get inspired( Monday and Tuesday closed)

After that we head for Belfast where we will visit some of the main attractions:
Crumlin Road Gaol, a 19th century Grade A listed jail known as the “Crum”.

Our tour guide will take you on a sightseeing tour around the city, explaining to you the history behind peace walls, Falls road, the City Hall or the many political murals around the city. We will also go past the famous Belfast Dome at Victoria Square

Then, a quick stop at the Titanic Memorial. Our final visit is the Botanic Gardens, a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists.

PLEASE NOTE: WALKING INVOLVED
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What's Included

  • Port Pick Up and Drop Off
  • Private Tour
  • Hillsborough Castle & Gardens ticket included
  • Gratuities
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Hillsborough Castle and Gardens

This castle has been a grand family home and a royal residence. Members of the Royal Family stay at this castle when visiting Northern Ireland. Hillsborough has placed an important role in the Peace Process in Northern Ireland. Since 1972 it became the residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland as it still is today. As well as visiting the castle we will visit the gardens, which are a joy to explore. Keep an eye out for rare plants and take your time to relax and get inspired.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Titanic Memorial Garden

Erected to commemorate the lives lost in the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens, a popular meeting place for residents, students and tourists. Established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, the site contains exotic tree species and impressive plant collections from the Southern hemisphere.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Belfast

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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Peace Wall (pass by)

Peace walls
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Bobby Sands Mural (pass by)

Falls Road
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Belfast City Hall (pass by)

City Hall
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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Belfast city tour and Hillsborough – Private shore excursion?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Port Pick Up and Drop Off
  • Private Tour
  • Hillsborough Castle & Gardens ticket included
  • Professional Local Guide
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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