Private tour in Belfast Rodney F

Antrim Coast drive and Giants Causeway and Castles tour /your car

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Rodney F.

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Hi and a big welcome to our home Northern Ireland. I am Rodney and I would be delighted to show you around Northern Ireland. We have spectacular scenery, the rich culture in our Towns and Cities and lots of great places to visit and experiences to enjoy. I have a real passion for the History of Ireland I love telling the stories of our people and their lives. I love travelling around the world and appreciate the welcome I have experienced in so many countries and the fun enjoyed meeting locals and sharing in their lives. In my tours I like to share this welcome with our visitors. My walking and driven tours will allow you to experience and explore Northern Ireland through the eyes of a local. If you are interested in history, beautiful coastal or rural scenery, cities and towns or just get a lively introduction to life in Ulster I will design the tour to match your time and interests. I have level 4 qualifications in both Tour guiding and Hill Walking (Level 4) so you are in safe hands for your visit to Northern Ireland. I am a committee member of Tour Guides NI (TGNI) and work with my fellow guides to deliver the best of Northern Ireland to our visitors I really love to create experiences for my guests based on their choices so the more details you give me of your preferences to better we can make your visit. My Tours can take you back to the mists of time as we explore the earliest settlers on the Island. We can explore the changing history of these Island down through the ages from Celts, Vikings, Anglo-Normans, Plantations, invasions and then the impact of Famine and the Industrial Revolution. Belfast was transformed from a smelly town with 20, 000 inhabitants in the year 1800 to become the jewel in the British empire and one of the richest cities in the world in 1900 as our Linen and Shipbuilding skills lead the world with their innovation and technical skills. Our tours explore the people and places who transformed our society and also the humble lives of the workers who helped create this transformation. We can create experiences from 2 hours to as long as you have available. Our Cavehill Walking tours are a brilliant way to be introduced to Belfast. Our walking tour visits Belfast Castle and takes a narrow pathway to the Peak where we visit a Stone Age cairn and take in views across to Scotland and across most of Northern Ireland. Our Coastal Eco tours make use of local Rail to visit the Norman town of Carrickfergus or the ancient Abbey town of Bangor. Our History of Linen Tours will provide our guests with a fascinating insight into an industry that changed the face of Belfast. If you are planning a visit to Northern Ireland do please make contact and I can offer suggestions on how best to experience and enjoy Northern Ireland in your time here. Level Four Tour guide. Ulster University. Level Four Hill Walking qualification. Licenced Taxi operator Committee member of TGNI (Tour guide association Northern Ireland) Chauffeur services using a comfortable licenced saloon car.

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Overview of your Belfast tour

Your guide has a real passion for Irish History and the beautiful Antrim Coast. From the Norman Castle in Carrickfergus you will learn of the Norman invasion in the 12 Century. As we travel along the coast line you will hear stories from the dim and distant past along with how life is like today . See the beautiful countryside and local farm animals , some of our old towns and villages and cross the majestic and timeless Glens of Antrim. This is very much your personal bespoke tour so if you see a deserted beach or empty hillside we can stop and go for an impromptu walk. Your guides is a qualified hill walker so you are in safe hands.

Your Belfast tour itinerary

This is a guided tour using your car/ hire car. Your guide is available to drive your vehicle , subject to insurance, and is happy to facilitate hire car or arrange a local taxi Meet at your Hotel in Belfast Drive to Carrickfergus and see the 12 th Century Norman castle. Next stop at Ballygally Castle. Travel along the coast road to Carnlough with a quick stop on route in the picturesque village of Glenarm Drive to Glenariff Forest Park and then through the magical Glens of Antrim More Castles see the ruins of Dunseverick and Dunluce Portnareevy to see the Carrick -a Reed- Rope Bridge and Rathlin Island. If weather is poor or you prefer. . . it’s your tour. . . we have the option of a tour of Bushmills Irish Whiskey. This is made at the world's oldest licenced working distillery. The original grant to distil was signed in 1608 by King James 1st and there has been distillation on this site since then.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Sedan

This is a guided tour using your car. Guide can assist to arrange hire car for you or a private taxi and collect at Airport/Railway and return at the end of the tour. Guide can also drive your vehicle subject to relevant insurance. This is your tour and bespoke to meet your priorities. This is a beautiful road and sometimes its great just to stop and walk along a deserted beach. We will include other hidden beauty spots as dictated by your time and the weather on the day.

What's included
Other: Bottled water in the Car. Giants Causeway walk..excluding visitor center.
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What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. The Giants Causeway is free admission but there is a charge to enter the visitors center. There is a wide choice of lunch venues. Bushmills Inn is a beautiful lunch venue but can take a bit of time out of the day. Bushmills town has a number of award winning fish and chip shops or The Barn is close to the Giants Causeway and offer a tasty meat including their famous Seafood Chowder. Entrance to Bushmills Distillery
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Meeting location

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

This is a guided tour using your vehicle or an hire car / taxi. Your guide is available to make local hire arrangements on your behalf. Meet at Cruise Terminal Belfast or Hotel/Airport.

  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
City Highlights
Layover
Tour reference number
1023167
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
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This private tour is perfect for travellers interested in Irish history and the stunning landscapes of the Antrim Coast. It's ideal for those who enjoy exploring castles, glens, and the iconic Giants Causeway. Rodney F. offers a personalized experience, making it great for anyone wanting to connect with a local for deeper insights.

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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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Private tour for 1-3 people
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Tour date
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Hours icon 7 hours 30 minutes
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