Hidden Gems~£30
Black Taxi Mural Tour
West Belfast
A guided tour of the murals and peace walls that tell the story of the Troubles.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Couples
Daily tours
Belfast
6 quieter places to add to the big sights: viewpoints, markets, walks, small museums and local favourites.
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6 places in Belfast
Day Trips~£15
Giant’s Causeway Day Trip
Causeway Coast (95 km)
A UNESCO coastline of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, a wonder of the natural world.
- Suggested time: Full day
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Outdoor lovers · Photographers
Daily; visitor centre has set hours
Hidden Gems~£14
Crumlin Road Gaol
Crumlin Road
A Victorian jail turned museum, with tunnels and stories from its 150-year history.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- Booking recommended
- Suits: Everyone
Daily; tours by booking
CultureFree
Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum
Botanic
A Victorian park with a palm house and a free museum of art and history.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Culture lovers
Daily, roughly 10:00–17:00
Hidden GemsFree
Cave Hill Country Park
Cave Hill
A basalt hill with caves, a castle and views over Belfast Lough.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Families · Outdoor lovers
Open daily
Day TripsFree
Dark Hedges Day Trip
Ballymoney (85 km)
A tunnel of twisted beech trees that starred in Game of Thrones.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Open-air; often combined with Causeway tours
Hidden gems are the quieter alternatives to the headline sights. Prices, hours and booking advice are approximate, so check the official site before you go.