Giant's Causeway
- Address: 44a Causeway Road, Bushmills, County Antrim
- Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk
- Admission: Free
ATTRACTION Keywords:
UNESCO Heritage Site,
Walking/Hiking,
Monument - Natural
Giant's Causeway Reviews
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Review by Brian L, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
Any trip to Ireland would not be complete without a trip to Giant's Causeway. Thanks Viator for offering a nice day trip from Dublin.
Review by D Susan B, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
The trip was worth the very long day. The train portion took us through some pretty scenery, and the bus portion was exquisite. I never dreamed Ireland had such gorgeous scenery. The Giant's Causeway itself was unbelievable, and I felt like I was in another world. Before dropping us at the train station in Belfast for the trip back to Dublin, the driver took us on a little tour around Belfast - an unexpected bonus. I would definitely encourage others to sign up for this tour.
Review by Louise G, Ireland, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
The trip to the Giant's Causeway was just great and we were lucky in that we got a lovely sunny day. I am from Dublin and I think that it is a sight that everyone should try to see. The history of the area is fun and interesting and you can take from it what you want. We were overwhelmed by the beauty of the Antrim Coast and the surrounding area. To cross the rope bridge was a wonderful experience but the walk to it is seriously tough and older people taking the trip found it difficult and were unaware of this. We were not allowed into the distillery as my son is only 6 years old and I did not know that he had to be over 18. But I would like to say thank you for the great day and also our driver was great and gave us a tour of the troubled areas in Belfast which was an added bonus. Thanks again the trip was well worth doing and great value for money.
Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
I took this tour on my last day in Ireland, and it turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip. Our guide in Northern Ireland who picked up our group when we arrived in Belfast was extremely informative, interesting to listen to, and had a really good sense of humor. Our other guide from the tour who accompanied our group from Dublin made sure that everything ran properly and looked after everyone. The photo stop view of Dunluce Castle was absolutely amazing. I thought that the tour of the distillery was interesting as well. The views from the bus that I saw were absolutely stunning. The Giant's Causeway was really interesting to see, and the scenery was absolutely amazing. The only drawback was that it rained on and off, but you can't control Mother Nature. If you go to Ireland and have an extra day, I would highly recommend taking this tour. Just be sure that you wear shoes that are comfortable for walking as you will need them for when you visit the Giant's Causeway. It was a long day as you have to wake up early to be at the train station and don't arrive back to Dublin until the evening, but it was all well worth it.
Review by Katie F, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
I was pleased to be allowed a lot of time at Giant's Causeway and the Carrick a Rede rope bridge, as those destinations offered a lot to see.
Review by Mary Aidan R, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
It was a long day but definitely worth the time. The best way to enjoy the beauty of the Antrim Coast and the spectacular Giant's Causeway without having to drive and miss any of the gorgeous views. We went on a beautiful day which makes all the difference but I'd say this trip would be enjoyable at any time!!!
Review by Margaret P, United Kingdom, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
Marvellous trip. Lots of stops to view beautiful scenery. Giant's Causeway lived up to expectations. The guide took great care of his flock and inspired us with his knowledge and anecdotes.
Review by Ashley M B, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
You MUST do this tour, especially if your time in Ireland is limited. My family was visiting for one week and the four of us absolutely loved this day tour. The train ride is short and enjoyable as you pass the beautiful landscape of Ireland. The main attractions are the Giant's Causeway and the rope bridge, both worth seeing. Make sure you pay the small extra fee to cross the bridge, it is only scary at first! Our tour guide was fabulous and knowledgeable, always telling you the inside scoop for everything. Overall it is a must do if you only have a day to spare for Northern Ireland. Only thing I could add to the tour would be to spend more time in Belfast!
Review by Deanne S, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
This is a great tour and a must see. Giant's Causeway is one of the "Must See Destinations" according to "Life" Publishing. The many photo stops along the way are great and the rope bridge is fantastic. Even though I am terrified of heights I made my way across and felt a sense of triumph at the accomplishment. A real rush! Giant's Causeway is a marvel of Mother Nature and has to be seen to understand the beauty. It's a hike though! You have to hike a great deal to get to both locations, so be prepared.
Review by Maya A, Canada, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
Very good trip. Well organised. If I had to choose one trip between all those that are possible, I would definitively choose this, it was my favorite. Giant's Causeway is magnificent, and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge is awesome. But the Viator price was a bit more than what other people had paid for the same trip.
Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
Despite it being a very long day trip from Dublin, it was well worth it. I always wanted to see the Giant's Causeway. It helped that it was a warm and clear. I am not a fast walker, with a knee problem, but was able to do everything. Earlier I did the rope bridge, and at the Causeway I did the cliff walk and down the cliff on the shepherd's path. There is also a shuttle bus for a small fee which you can take to save time and energy. Lunch is mid-afternoon at the Causeway. Menu orders were taken on the bus so there wouldn't be a long wait. People did take euros on the train and in the shops at the Causeway, but at a slight premium. People came on the train from Dublin and also boarded at Belfast so you can end up with a full bus. On the return, the Belfast people were dropped off first, so the rail tour people ended up with a mini-tour of downtown Belfast.
Review by Jorge F, USA, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
This is by far the best organized and most entertaining trip I have ever taken! I don't normally book bus tours but if you are short on time, this is great. The Guinness beef stew served at the Giant's Causeway was almost worth the trip alone!
Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
The journey to the North was a great deal of fun and definitely worth the time and the money. The Giant's Causeway has to be seen to be believed. Booking on Viator also saved me about $10 per person over the usual cost (as I found out from my fellow travellers who booked directly). Give it a try if you're in Dublin with a day to spare.
Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
You see more in one day than you could by by car. The bus driver and tour guide were very friendly and informative. The Giant's Causeway is beautiful, but it was covered in tourists, so taking pictures of it was a bit tricky. There are some downsides to this trip. Unless you sit on the right-hand side of the bus, the Glens of Antrim drive is worthless. You are trapped on a bus all day with a bunch of other people. Take hand sanitizer with you - the bathrooms along the way are disgusting. If you go on a Saturday, Bushmill's Distillery still gives tours, but the distillery is down that day, so there isn't much to see. We did not have enough time to explore areas we stopped in; at the Causeway, we had a little more than an hour, but it took about 15 minutes to walk to the rope bridge and then 15 back, so we had to hustle. We're in our 20s, so it would probably be a lot more difficult for older people who have trouble walking.
Review by Anonymous, March 2010
Doing what: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
We saw some great things and the guide was very knowlegeable. Since our group left from Dublin, we met up with the actual tour group in Belfast. We had one guide that met us at the train in Dublin and then dropped us off to the group in Belfast. I felt as though some parts of our trip were rushed. I would have liked a little more time in Belfast or Giant's Causeway maybe cut out the Brewery. On our way back into Belfast, our guide dropped us off at a hotel, where we were supposed to meet with a guide who would take us back to Dublin, but no guide ever showed up. Our group had to find our way back to the train station and wait for almost two hours for the next train. Kind of some wasted time in my opinion. Overall, I enjoyed the trip, I would just suggest one start the trip in Belfast as opposed to Dublin.
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