Experience Days TV and Movie Tours: Game of Thrones fans rejoice! This incredible 9-hour tour will
take you on an immersive journey through the pages of George R.
R.
Martin’s sweeping fantasy epic, and walk you straight into the
scenes from the television adaptation, which has re-appropriated
the most idyllic and striking parts of Northern Ireland as fantasy
lands, birthplaces and battlegrounds.
Your guide, a local Game of
Thrones super-fan, will show you around these stunning locations,
as well as other iconic tourist attractions such as the
Carrick-a-Rede and Giant’s Causeway.
You’ll meet your guide in central Belfast, and after a brief
introduction, it’s time to hop on a bus and begin your tour! It's
no wonder that the grandeur and majesty of Northern Ireland has
been appropriated as the backdrop for Game of Thrones, as the real
place has myths and legends woven into its own history.
Your guide,
a seasoned expert on this history, will regale you with fascinating
local legend and behind-the-scenes insights from Game of Thrones.
Your first stop will be the caves where the ‘shadow assassin’ is
born to Melisandre.
Next, you’ll travel through the hometown of
actors from Game of Thrones.
Ballycastle is a quaint coastal town,
and is the birthplace of both Conleth Hill (Varys) and Michelle
Fairley (Catelyn Stark).
All this exploring is sure to make you
hungry, but don’t worry, because there will be plenty of places to
stop for lunch.
You are also welcome to bring your own food.
Next,
you’ll visit the Camp of Renly Baratheon of Storm’s End, where
Brienne of Tarth battled Loras Tyrell.
This is where you’ll cross
the iconic Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and marvel at the incredible
views of the coast, before taking 1 and a half hours to explore the
hugely popular tourist attraction and marvel of nature, The Giant’s
Causeway.
After this, you’ll visit Dunluce Castle, the 17th Century
ruins which posed as The House of Greyjoy.
Don’t forget your
camera, as this makes for a perfect photo opportunity.
Finally,
your journey back into Belfast will include a stop at The Dark
Hedge, the setting of Arya Stark’s transformation into a boy to
escape from King’s Landing.
This is the most photographed spot in
Ireland, and it’s hardly surprising, given its intricately woven
tree branches and the way they come together to form a natural
canopy.
After another photo opportunity, you'll board the bus and
be returned to the centre of the city.
This tour is a great gift for Game of Thrones fans, and a
fantastic way to explore Northern Ireland.