Ireland: 8-Day Game of Thrones Self-Drive Tour
Northern Ireland’s coast, forests and castles gave physical form to the Seven Kingdoms. This independent eight-day route travels from Dublin through County Down, Belfast and the Antrim Coast, combining the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour with outdoor filming locations such as Castle Ward, the Dark Hedges and Downhill Strand. Included admission to Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle adds the real history and geology behind the screen journey before the route returns through Derry, Donegal and Sligo.
Your journey
Northern Ireland’s coast, forests and castles gave physical form to the Seven Kingdoms. This independent eight-day route travels from Dublin through County Down, Belfast and the Antrim Coast, combining the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour with outdoor filming locations such as Castle Ward, the Dark Hedges and Downhill Strand. Included admission to Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle adds the real history and geology behind the screen journey before the route returns through Derry, Donegal and Sligo.
Tour Highlights
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Your journey on the map.
Selected locations from your itinerary, shown as an indicative overview.
- 1Dublin
- 2Downpatrick
- 3Belfast
- 4Banbridge
- 5Giant's Causeway
- 6Dunluce
- 7Downhill
- 8Derry
- 9Donegal
- 10Dublin
Pins show selected itinerary locations, including approximate regional centres where applicable. Lines are schematic, not driving, sailing or rail directions. Final routing and accommodation locations may vary.
Itinerary
Arrive in Dublin
Arrive in Dublin and use the afternoon for the city's historic centre. Trinity College, Dublin Castle and other attractions are optional unless separately added.
County Down to Belfast
Travel north through County Down. Tollymore Forest, Inch Abbey and Castle Ward connect the landscape with familiar scenes, while the route itself introduces the Mourne countryside before your two-night base near Belfast or Antrim.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour
Enter the official studio tour with included admission and see original sets, props and behind-the-scenes craft. Later, explore Belfast independently; Titanic Belfast and black-cab city tours are suggestions, not inclusions.
Antrim Coast and Giant's Causeway
Follow the Antrim Coast past filming landscapes including Cairncastle, Cushendun and the Dark Hedges. Visit Giant's Causeway with included admission, then stay in the North Antrim area.
Dunluce, Downhill and Derry
Enter Dunluce Castle with included admission, then continue towards Downhill Strand and Mussenden Temple before reaching the Derry area for the night.
Derry to Donegal or Sligo
Explore Derry's city walls and cultural quarter, then cross back into the Republic of Ireland. Pause at Grianán of Aileach for wide views before continuing towards Donegal Bay.
Return to Dublin
Travel back towards Dublin. Pollnagollum Cave and the Marble Arch Caves region provide an optional final screen-location connection, subject to route, access and time.
Departure
Enjoy free time in Dublin before continuing to the airport and completing any separate vehicle-return arrangements.
Clarity before you travel.
Accommodation
Seven nights are arranged across Dublin, Belfast/Antrim, North Antrim, Derry and Donegal/Sligo, with hotel and B&B categories available. Breakfast is included. Example properties are not guaranteed and may sit within approximately 25 miles/40 kilometres of the named area. Private B&B bathrooms may not be en suite.
Transport
Transport and getting around
This is an independent self-drive itinerary crossing between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Vehicle hire is not listed as included. Confirm that the chosen rental agreement, insurance and driver documentation permit cross-border travel.
Important Information
Before you book
- Public pages must display an independence disclaimer: the tour is operated by BTOURS and is not sponsored, endorsed by or affiliated with HBO or parties associated with Game of Thrones.
- Film-location access can change; roadside stops and natural sites must be approached safely and in accordance with local restrictions.
- Titanic Belfast, black-cab tours, Castle Ward and other suggested stops are not included unless explicitly added.
- Cross-border driving may involve different road signs, speed units, currencies and insurance conditions.
Included & Not Included
Included
- 7 nights' accommodation in the booked hotel or B&B category
- Breakfast each morning
- Admission to the Game of Thrones Studio Tour
- Admission to Giant's Causeway
- Admission to Dunluce Castle
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