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Giant’s Causeway

Bushmills, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

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Coast with hexangular rocks

Northern Ireland’s most famous natural landscape, this UNESCO World Heritage site is shrouded in legend and folklore.

Best for ages 4+

Titanic Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

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External view of the striking museum with giant silver walls

Standing where the Titanic was built, this moving, interactive exhibition tells the story of the giant cruiser’s construction and sinking.

Adult price: £20

Best for ages 4+

Belfast’s Street Art

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

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Large graffiti mural on side of a row of terrace houses

Discover Belfast’s vibrant and fascinating street art, and the stories behind them, on tours led by local artists.

Adult price: £15

Best for ages 8+

Duration: 1 hour

Black Cab history tours of Belfast

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

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London black taxi cab waits in a backstreet with it orange light on to be hailed.

A fascinating and insightful political tour of the city, led by people who lived through The Troubles – and driving black cabs 

Adult price: £65

Best for ages 13+

Duration: 2 hours

Crumlin Road Gaol

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

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External view of the prison during the daytime

Belfast’s imposing former prison offers a haunting peek into the city’s tumultuous history, from famous inmates to infamous riots.

Adult price: £12

Best for ages 13+

Game of Thrones filming locations

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

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A road in the countryside with people walking in the daytime

Whether you’re a fan of the show or not, these filming locations showcase the most mythical spots in Northern Ireland.

Best for ages 18+

St George’s Market

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

The interior of the famous St George's Market

This historic Victorian market is filled with local crafts, the best Belfast produce and a jostling gaggle of local food-lovers.

Best for ages 13+

Crown Bar

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

Street view of the colourful Crown Bar decorated in full colour

A Victorian ‘Gin Palace’, restored to its original glory by the National Trust and now a Belfast landmark. The elaborate interiors feature colourful mosaics, stained-glass windows, decorative ceilings, and snugs lit by gas lamps.

Best for ages 18+

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Belfast Botanic Gardens

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

A row of flowers in front of a magnificent large white Victorian greenhouse

A 30-minute stroll from the city, these gardens (and beautiful Victorian greenhouse) cover 28 acres, packed with unusual trees and shrubs – perfect for a picnic on a sunny day.

Best for ages 13+

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Belfast Castle

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

External view of the castle during the daytime

Built in 1860 and one of the city’s most famous landmarks. If you need a break from the city, go for the city views, landscaped gardens and some local history at the visitor centre.

Best for ages 13+

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Belfast Cathedral

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

External view of the cathedral during the daytime

This Romanesque cathedral is one of the city’s finest architectural feats – take a tour to admire the stained glass, and the 40-foot glass spire, named the ‘Spire of Hope’.

Adult price: £5

Best for ages 18+

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Belfast City Hall

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

Side view of the city hall during the day

Take a free tour of Belfast’s baroque City Hall, dating back to 1906, with impressive interiors to match the elegant, Edwardian frontage.

Best for ages 18+

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Duke of York Pub

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom (UK)

Inside the Duke of York bar in Belfast

One of the oldest pubs in Belfast, the Duke of York is a traditional boozer found down a cobbled alleyway, with well-worn seats, antique memorabilia and an old printing press in the corner. On sunny days, people take their drinks out to the flower-lined courtyard.

Best for ages 18+

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Royal County Down Golf Course

Newcastle, Northern Ireland, Ireland

Beautiful landscape of a golf course with mountians behind

45-minutes outside of Belfast, ‘RCD’ is arguably the world’s best golf course you can play without being a member. A riot of gorse and heather skirting the Irish Sea and backdropped by the Mountains of Mourne.

Adult price: £270

Best for ages 13+

Duration: 4 hours