Day trip

From Dublin: Giant's Causeway Tour and Whiskey Tasting

4.9 / 5

10 reviews

Activity provider: Finn McCools Tours
Day trip

From Dublin: Giant's Causeway Tour and Whiskey Tasting

Activity provider: Finn McCools Tours

From US$ 97.74 per person

See the very best that Northern Ireland has to offer on this full-day tour from Dublin. Visit the world-famous Giant’s Causeway, enjoy a tasting session at the iconic Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, and spend some free time exploring Belfast city.

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Duration 13 hours
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Visit Bushmills, the world's oldest licensed Whiskey Distillery for a tasting session
  • Admire the wonders of the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site
  • See the fascinating ruins of Dunluce Castle and stop by the magnificent Dark Hedges
  • Enjoy free time to explore Belfast City and soak up its authentic charm
Full description
Meet your friendly guide and board the bus from the Dublin City Gallery in the early morning, then set out on a full-day adventure to Northern Ireland. Leave the busy city behind and head into the luscious, rolling countryside landscapes on your way to the first destination of the day, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery. Arrive at Bushmills, which is the world’s oldest licensed Whiskey Distillery, and meet their resident whiskey expert. Enjoy a tasting session of some of the distillery’s most beloved whiskeys, including a 10-year-old, 12-year-old, and reserve whiskey. Head to the idyllic Dark Hedges next, which is the most photographed natural phenomenon in Northern Ireland. Spend 20-minutes at the site taking photos, and learn about how the hedges were planted more than 270-years-ago by the Stuart Family as a driveway to their mansion. Continue the tour through the sprawling rural surroundings, stopping at the ruins of Dunluce Castle for a photo op. The next destination of the day is the iconic Giant’s Causeway, which is Northern Ireland’s most popular visitor attraction and a UNESCO World Heritage Listed Site. Enjoy 2-hours at the site, taking photos of the magnificent seascape and fascinating stone columns, some of which reach 40 feet into the air. Finally, spend at least an hour of free time in Belfast to explore at your own leisure and visit some of the city center attractions. Make the most of the opportunity to pick up a souvenir of your trip, or grab some snacks for the return journey to Dublin. At the end of an unforgettable day, sit back, relax, and enjoy a well-deserved on the way back to Dublin.
Includes
  • All necessary entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Pregnant women
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users
  • Children under 18 years

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Meeting point

Outside the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square North.

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Important information

Know before you go

  •  This tour is not recommended for people with limited mobility
  • This tour is not recommended for children
  • Boarding begins at 6:30am, latecomers will not be waited for
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 10 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    5/5

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In this day and age, this company is a rarity. I have never received this excellent of service ever before. They exceeded out expectations in every way. They gave us personal service and made visiting Ireland easy and wonderful. It is really refreshing to see people who care about their jobs in the service industry. The transport was clean and punctual! If I knew today was my last day on earth, I would grab the phone and ring Marcos ( best bus driver ever) and Bambi ( hostess with the mostest) and would say “ guys bring the bus around, we’re going on an adventure, and I need you to show me the way”. Seriously easiest way to see all the things you want to see, and didn’t even know you wanted to.

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March 23, 2023

Sadly the trip I originally booked got canceled due to low attendance. The company gave me the option to cancel or book a different tour (which was the same tour except the whiskey tasting). The people were very helpful and apologetic about it. I choose the other tour and I do not regret it. It was amazing!!! Daniel (Guide) and Brian (Bus Driver) were great fun and made the trip seem like it was flying by. Daniel played music from Irish artists throughout the trip and talked about Irish history. It was a fun and informative trip.

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March 23, 2023

Fantastic tour. Well planned, well organized with a very knowledgable and funny guide (forgot his name; it was a very Irish name). The Causeway itself is gorgeous, a must-see if you are visiting Ireland. Love the whiskey tasting bit of the tour the most (of course!). We got to try different ones (already included in the tour price, no extra charges!) and have learnt a lot more about whiskey. Also got to stop at the Dark Hedges and Belfast, making the trip even more interesting. A long day but a fruitful one. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone seeking a full Irish experience. Make sure to put on your warmest jacket. We visited in Jan 2019. It was really cold once you got out of the bus. Thank you again for the amazing experience!

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March 23, 2023

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