Private Belfast St Patrick’s Trail & Hillsborough Castle Tour
Overview
Make the most of your Belfast port day with a private journey through Northern Ireland’s heritage. Travel in a Mercedes MPV reserved for your group of up to six as you follow the story of St Patrick, enjoy the coastal setting of Newcastle, and continue to Hillsborough Castle and Gardens.
After pickup from Belfast Cruise Port or another agreed location, visit the Saint Patrick Centre and his traditional burial place in Downpatrick before continuing through the countryside with a dedicated driver-guide. The pace can be adjusted where practical around your interests, attraction access, and ship schedule.
Travel with air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and refreshments included. Entrance fees, meals, and gratuities are not included unless stated.
- Private Mercedes MPV for up to six
- Belfast cruise-port pickup and return
- St Patrick heritage and royal history
- Flexible pace with a personal driver-guide
- Wi-Fi and refreshments included
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Admission to St Patricks Centre may apply.
- Admission to Hillsborough Castle & Gardens may apply.
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Inch Abbey
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Slieve Patrick Statue
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Saul Church
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Struell Wells
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The Saint Patrick Centre
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
St. Patrick's Grave
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Newcastle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Activity code: C-451776P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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).
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Parking Fees.
- Lunch.
- Gratuities.
- Admission to St Patricks Centre may apply.
- Admission to Hillsborough Castle & Gardens may apply.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Belfast St Patrick’s Trail & Hillsborough Castle Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Admission to St Patricks Centre may apply.
- Admission to Hillsborough Castle & Gardens may apply.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
