Game of Thrones · Antrim Coast
Game of Thrones & Giant's Causeway Private Day Tour from Dublin
A full private day to the Dark Hedges — the Kingsroad — plus the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle. One Mercedes V-Class and one driver-guide, door to door from Dublin.
- Duration
- 1 day · ~8h
- Starts / Ends
- Dublin
- Price
- €1,250per vehicle
- Group Size
- 1–5 guests
- Total Driving
- ~520 km
This is a private one-day tour from Dublin to three Antrim coast sites: the Dark Hedges — the Kingsroad from Game of Thrones — plus the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle. The day runs about 8 hours door to door, in a Mercedes V-Class for up to 5 guests.
It costs from €1,250 per vehicle — not per person. Five guests pay the same vehicle price as two.
The Details
What does this tour involve?
| Duration | 1 day, about 8 hours |
| Starts / ends | Dublin (hotel, airport, port) |
| Price from | €1,250 per vehicle |
| Group size | 1–5 guests |
| Vehicle | Mercedes V-Class · WiFi |
| Region | Antrim Coast, Northern Ireland |
| Named stops | Dark Hedges · Causeway · Dunluce |
| Wheelchair access | Not wheelchair accessible |
Hour by Hour
Your day on the Causeway coast
1
The Dark Hedges — the Kingsroad
An avenue of 18th-century beech trees, filmed as the Kingsroad in Game of Thrones. You walk the lane on level ground and photograph the tunnel of branches. No admission fee.
Drive from Dublin ~260 km · ~3 hrs Time here 30–45 min On foot ~300 m, level
2
The Giant's Causeway
Around 40,000 basalt columns formed by volcanic activity roughly 60 million years ago. You walk the downhill path and climb the hexagonal stones at the water’s edge. A shuttle runs for those who prefer not to walk the full descent.
Drive ~15 km · ~20 min Time here up to 2 hrs Entry €15pp onsite
3
Dunluce Castle
A ruined medieval castle on the cliff edge, its exterior widely linked to House Greyjoy’s Pyke in Game of Thrones. You explore the ruins and the Atlantic views before the drive back to Dublin.
Drive ~5 km · ~10 min Time here ~45 min Entry €6pp onsite
Pricing
What's included, and what's not
Included
- Private Mercedes V-Class & driver-guide for the full 8-hour day
- Dublin pickup & drop-off — hotel, airport, port or St Stephen's Green
- Air conditioning & WiFi on board
- Bottled water and all fees & taxes
Not included
- Giant's Causeway entry — €15pp, paid onsite
- Dunluce Castle entry — €6pp, paid onsite
- Lunch & gratuities — driver stops for lunch when you ask
- No driver overnight cost — this is a single-day tour
The Cost
One vehicle price, up to 5 guests
€1,250
per vehicle · up to 5
The price is per vehicle, not per person — five guests pay the same as two. On top, the two entrance fees total €21 per person, paid onsite.
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. Reserve now, pay later to hold the date.
Fit
Who this tour suits — and who it doesn't
A good fit if you
- Want the Dark Hedges and Giant's Causeway in one private day from Dublin
- Travel as a group of up to 5 and want one vehicle to yourselves
- Are comfortable with a long driving day for three headline stops
Not the right tour if you
- Use a wheelchair — the tour is not wheelchair accessible
- Cannot manage uneven ground — the Causeway basalt is uneven and slippery when wet
- Want a short day — this is ~8 hours with roughly 6 hours of driving
Proof
Booked with confidence
Best of the Best
TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice
Gerry · Pat · John
Named driver-guides in reviews
Mercedes V-Class
Air-conditioned, WiFi on board
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FAQs
Common questions
Is this priced per person or per vehicle?
Per vehicle. The price from €1,250 covers your whole group of up to 5. The only per-person costs are the Giant’s Causeway entry (€15) and Dunluce Castle entry (€6), paid onsite.
Are the Dark Hedges really from Game of Thrones?
Yes — the Dark Hedges is the avenue of beech trees filmed as the Kingsroad. It is a public road with no admission fee, walked on level ground.
How much driving is there?
Roughly 520 km round trip from Dublin — about 6 hours across the full 8-hour day. The three Antrim stops sit within 20 km of each other.
Do we pay for the driver's hotel and meals?
No. This is a single-day tour, so there is no driver overnight cost. Your only extras are the two entrance fees and lunch.
Can someone in the group use a wheelchair?
No. This tour is not wheelchair accessible. The Giant’s Causeway has uneven basalt, though a shuttle runs for those who prefer not to walk the full descent.
What if it rains?
The tour still runs — all three sites are outdoor. Bring a waterproof jacket and shoes with grip. The driver-guide adjusts stop timing around heavy weather.
Book Direct
Ready to see the Game of Thrones coast?
One vehicle, up to 5 guests, from €1,250. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before — reserve now, pay later.