Luxury Belfast and Derry Experience

An Immersive Two Day Exploration of Northern Ireland’s Major Cities

Belfast City Hall with People walking in front of a historic building with ornate architecture and a statue in a public square, under a bright blue sky with clouds.

Two Cities | Two Days
Belfast & Derry/Londonderry

An Immersive Exploration of the Two Main Cities of Northern Ireland Over Two Days

We are delighted to offer this two day private luxury tour of Northern Ireland to include Titanic Belfast, a tour of the City and its landmarks, with an additional day exploring the Walled City of Derry and the magnificent Causeway Coast and Glens.

DAY ONE

Titanic Belfast and  the Historic City

Step beyond the ordinary with a private tour of Titanic Belfast. Guided by a knowledgeable expert, you will explore the galleries and stories of Titanic and the city and people that built her. This experience is tailored to you, with unrivalled knowledge and professionalism, creating a personal and memorable event.

The Titanic Belfast building at sunset, showcasing its unique, modern architecture against a dramatic sky with clouds.

Start Time | 9:00am

Duration | 2 hours 30 min

Lunch | Cafe Parisien | Belfast City Centre

Parisien is the best place to enjoy the moment in a chic yet comfortable ambience in the heart of Belfast. A cosmopolitan destination for lunch with the picture perfect backdrop of Belfast City Hall.

Cafe Parisien Belfast with a cheerful outdoor scene featuring two women smiling and interacting, while a young man in formal attire serves drinks on a tray. The backdrop includes a historic building with a dome and greenery.

Duration | 1 .5 Hours Approximately

Belfast City Hall and Grounds

We will make our way across the street to the historic Belfast City Hall. The centrepiece of Belfast’s historic Victorian centre, City Hall is the main civic building for Belfast City Council. Situated in Donegal Square, this magnificent classical masterpiece was completed in 1906. 

Belfast City Hall with People walking in front of a historic building with a green dome and a statue in a public square, with clouds in the background.

You will do a full guided tour of the beautiful Baroque Revival interior, including the Robing Room and the Council Chamber. This will be followed by a tour of the grounds which includes the original memorial to those lost in the Titanic Disaster.

Start Time | 2:45pm 

Duration | 50 minutes

Queen’s University Quarter

Queen’s University Belfast gives its name to the City’s University Quarter in the south of the city. Officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1845 it is one of the oldest universities in the UK and Ireland. The striking main building was designed by notable Irish architect Sir Charles Lanyon and is one of the most significant architectural landmarks in Belfast (Lanyon also designed many other buildings in the city including The Harbour Commissioners and The Custom House

Queens University Belfast showing a statue of an angel holding a ring on top of a pedestal, with a historic university building and blue sky in the background.

You can enjoy remarkable views of Lanyon’s masterpiece with a walk through the main building into the Quad, where bi-annual graduation ceremonies take place. 

A gentle stroll through the main campus will take us into the beautiful Belfast Botanic Gardens. An important part of Belfast’s Victorian heritage, it remains a key gathering point for residents, students and visitors. Established in 1828 by the Belfast Botanic and Horticultural Society, the gardens feature Charles Lanyon’s Palm House, completed in 1840 and topped out with its dome in 1852.

The Palm House at Botanic Gardens Belfast showing a large glass conservatory surrounded by colorful flower beds and benches in a park setting.

Duration | 1 hour

6:00pm | Return to Accommodation

DAY TWO

Historic Walled City and Causeway Coastal Route

You will be met at your hotel at 9:00am by your guide for the 75 minute drive to Northern Ireland’s second city, Derry/Londonderry. Known now as the Walled City of Derry, or Legenderry, in visitor guides, this historic and unique city has sat on the banks of the majestic River Foyle since 1613, It remains the only complete walled city on the island of Ireland.

A modern pedestrian bridge spanning a river, featuring sleek white architecture and a curved design, with people walking along it under a partly cloudy sky.

You will be met by your private expert guide from McCrossan’s City Walking Tours who will tailor-make your visit to match your interests. This will include a complete tour of the City Walls and the famous Peace Bridge which provides pedestrian access between the city and the Waterside.

A panoramic view of a clock tower building surrounded by a vibrant square filled with people, historic architecture, and cannons on a wall in the foreground, under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Start Time | 10:30am

Duration | 1hr 30m

Lunch | Browns Bonds Hill | 12:30pm

Duration | 1h 30m

Just a short walk from the Peace Bridge is Browns Bonds Hill, where locals eat and where visitors discover one of the city’s most memorable dining experiences. The restaurant is Michelin Recommended and a member of Ireland’s Blue Book. 

A modern restaurant interior featuring elegant dining tables set with glassware and cutlery, soft lighting from stylish lamps, and large windows providing a view of the outside.

It is the most rewarded restaurant in Derry, known for its relaxed, stylish atmosphere, warm service and menus built around seasonal, local produce.

Causeway Coastal Route and Giant’s Causeway

Leaving the Walled City we will join the famous Causeway Coastal Route taking in Binevenagh Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the cliff top views over the Foyle Estuary. Here you can also enjoy the story of Ireland’s Celtic God of the Sea, Manannan Mac Lir!

A panoramic view of lush green fields and agricultural land under a dramatic sky with scattered clouds and rays of sunlight illuminating the landscape.

We continue along the Bishops Road to Downhill Beach and the remarkable Mussenden Temple, sitting atop steep cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Mussenden Temple sits on the cliff’s edge, precariously perched above Downhill Strand and boasting panoramic views towards the mountains of Donegal and even, on a clear day, the Scottish coast. 

A historic circular stone building near the shoreline, surrounded by green grass and a rocky wall, with a sandy beach and water in the background under a cloudy sky.

Modelled on the Temple of Vespa in Rome, it was built in 1785 by the colourful Frederick Hervey, Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry. He wanted a refuge on his cliffside estate of Downhill – a place where he could be alone with his books, his thoughts and the sound of the ocean.

Coastal Drive and Giant’s Causeway World Heritage Site

A scenic view of rugged cliffs along a coastline, with green hills in the background and clear blue waters below.

We continue eastwards along the Causeway Coastal Route with stops at Magheracross Viewpoint, Duncluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery (photo stops only). We will then arrive at the world famous Giant’s Causeway where you will be taken directly to the rock formations after closing time, when the crowds have gone.

The Giant’s Causeway with a scenic view of a rocky shoreline featuring a group of visitors exploring the hexagonal stone formations, with a distant green hill and cloudy sky in the background.

Time | 6:05pm

Duration | 45 minutes

We will return to Belfast city via the A2 Causeway Coastal Route or via the main M2 highway (depending on the client), arriving back at your accommodation between 7:30 and 8:00pm.

Cost Details

£1185.00 | Per Group of 2 – 3 Guests