Belfast tour from Dublin: what to expect
Belfast is just over two hours from Dublin, and most tours pair the city with a drive along the Antrim Coast; about 12 hours is the most common length. We list 20 tours that make the journey from Dublin to Belfast. Travellers have left more than 21,600 reviews on the tours we list here, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5. Of the trips shown here, the one with the most reviews is "Dublin: Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce & Belfast Tour", with more than 9,986 reviews and a rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Types of Belfast tour from Dublin
Multi-stop tours with Belfast and the Antrim Coast
The multi-stop tours run 12 to 12.5 hours; one travels by bus, with live commentary onboard and a guide separate from the driver. Belfast gets its own slot in the day: "Enjoy time to explore the city of Belfast", one listing notes, alongside stops at Dunluce Castle and the Giant's Causeway. That listing also covers entrance to Dunluce Castle and skip-the-line access to the Giant's Causeway.
Guided day trips with free time in Belfast
The two guided day trips we describe run 13 hours. One lists free time in Belfast among its inclusions, next to a photo stop at Dunluce Castle. It is rated 4.8 out of 5 and also takes in the Dark Hedges. The other includes roundtrip transport from Dublin with a professional guide and driver.
Self-guided Titanic Belfast day with a train ticket
Built around the city itself, the self-guided trip is the shortest, at about 10 hours. Its inclusions are entry to the Titanic Belfast Museum, a train ticket and a host on the train, and it also covers a hop-on hop-off bus tour of Belfast.
Comparing Belfast tours from Dublin
What really differs is how the day splits between Belfast and the coast: the coach trip and the guided day trip with free Belfast time both stop at Dunluce Castle, while the self-guided day centres on the museum and the city.
| Type of tour |
★ |
Duration |
Includes |
| Coach tour: Antrim Coast plus Belfast |
4.8 |
~12h |
Live commentary + guide and separate driver + bus |
| Guided day trip with free Belfast time |
4.8 |
~13h |
Dunluce Castle photo stop + free time in Belfast + guided tour |
| Self-guided Titanic Belfast day by train |
— |
~10h |
Titanic Belfast Museum entry + train ticket + host on train |
Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.
Tips before your Belfast tour from Dublin
Weather and footwear on the Antrim Coast
Weather on the Antrim Coast changes quickly, so pack a hooded waterproof jacket and sturdy shoes. The basalt stones at the Giant's Causeway get slippery, and one multi-stop listing puts at least 2 hours at the site.
Titanic Belfast or a Black Taxi tour
Some routes let you choose in Belfast between the Titanic Belfast experience and a Black Taxi political tour past the Peace Walls; others leave free time in the city centre. Check the listing before you book if one of them matters to you, because routes differ.
Cancellation terms
Most of the trips we describe note free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the cancellation terms on the listing before you book.
Belfast tours from Dublin: frequently asked questions
Can I do a Belfast tour from Dublin by train?
Yes, rail journeys on the Enterprise train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast are one of the formats. The self-guided trip we describe includes a train ticket and a host on the train, together with entry to the Titanic Belfast Museum.
Do I need a passport or pounds for a Belfast tour from Dublin in 2026?
Belfast is in Northern Ireland (UK) and uses the pound sterling, and most places take cards. There is no border checkpoint between Ireland and Northern Ireland, but carrying a passport is recommended.
