Private tour in Belfast Barry M
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Céad míle fáilte/Hello My name is Barry, I am the Founder and CEO of Northern Irelands Premier Tour Company Giants Causeway Tours. That's me with Rua my Irish Terrier and Company Mascot! I Drive a New Black Luxury Mercedes Benz V Class 7 Seater Extra Long Wheelbase with Huge Trunk/Boot, Electric Doors and Leather Reclining Seats, Usb Charging Ports and I am a Well Educated Well Travelled English Speaking (Irish is My First Language) Qualified Professional Guide with Tour Guides Northern Ireland. I Founded My Own Travel Company, Giants Causeway Tours and am also a Local Historian, Professional Genealogist and Irish History Specialist, I am Exactly Like You, I Love to Travel! I am a Giant's Causeway UNESCO and Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge Specialist as well as Games of Thrones Addict and am a local with lots of knowledge, I pride myself in knowing every nook and cranny of my amazing country, clients that book me will be in safe hands. I Love History and discovering other Cultures, I take deep pride in showcasing what my beautiful country of Ireland has to offer. I would describe myself as a very positive person and a passionate tour guide. If you like visiting the secluded places devoid of the other tourists (I call them Sheeple) then I am your guide, we can incorporate nice walks as well for the adventurous. In my spare time I coach and play Gaelic football as well as my favourite Irish National Sport "Hurling". I also enjoy Photography so Grab your Camera, When not working you will find me travelling around the globe! I Drive a Luxury Mercedes Benz 7 Seater, I Read Politics with Irish History at Queen's University Belfast with a Further Degree in Leadership at Ulster University Business School. Fáilte I am a local historian and am a member of the Irish Historical Society! I have 15+ years experience of Guiding Clients and am Particularly Passionate about our UNESCO World Heritage Site the Giant's Causeway. I enjoy learning about ancient Ireland and particularly the Celts and can trace my families ancestors right back to the 10th Century, I can speak my Native Tongue Irish/Gaeilge to a Fluent Level and Can Teach You Some Cúpla focail. I am an insatiable Game of Thrones fan! I thrive on guiding my clients, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations! I am a Qualified Tour Guide. Born and bred in Belfast I grew up during the Troubles/Conflict which shaped part of my life and I can articulate many stories and memories from that era. I Go Above and Beyond For My Clients, You Will Get a Five Star Experience! For Coach Hire and Larger Groups 8+ Plus please message and contact me for further details I HAVE NO RESTRICTIONS
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You will learn all about history and religion in Ireland. Follow in the footsteps of Ireland's Patron Saint, St Patrick and learn how Christianity was introduced to Ireland. You will visit his grave in the medieval town of Downpatrick as well as a key number of historical sites. This is a thoroughly enriching and enjoyable historical and cultural tour with a few hidden gems. Visit County Down and Ballynoe Stone Circle a Pagan Circle used by the Druids and Ireland's Ancient People. Visit Down County Museum Go to a Local Irish Pub for Lunch! Climb a Mountain to see the Largest Statue of Saint Patrick in the World! See Saint Patrick's High Cross based on the Celtic People's Sun Wheel. Tour can be customised to Visit Newcastle a beautiful town with the Impressive Slieve Donard and Mourne Mountains. See the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the Ards Peninsula and Strangford Lough named by the Vikings! Totally Unique Experience Blending the Pagan Stone Circles with Christianity. Visit Castle Ward and Winterfell
The tour starts with a short drive to a very well known landmark where we will complete a steep walk up to the top and enjoy the impressive views, then we will continue our journey to the medieval town of Downpatrick where we will visit Saint Patrick's Grave and visit The Saint Patrick Centre where you will take the tour and learn all about our Patron Saint. Castle Ward and Winterfell Slieve Patrick Mountain Ballynoe Stone Circle (5 Thousand Years Old) We will then have lunch before we commence our fascinating historical tour. There will be another guided walk and both require moderate/medium levels of exertion. There are a few hidden gems included on this tour which shall remain a "secret!"
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Luxury Mercedes Benz 7 Seater V Class with Reclining Leather Seats, Privacy Glass with Full Air Conditioning and fridge.
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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