--- title: Giant Causeway, Dark Hedges & Whiskey Distillery tour from Dublin lang: en type: tour city: Dublin country: Ireland price: 85 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 179 duration_minutes: 780 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 11 (Giant's Causeway & Belfast Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/ireland/dublin/tours/giant-causeway-dark-hedges-whiskey-distillery-tour-from-dublin/ --- # Giant Causeway, Dark Hedges & Whiskey Distillery tour from Dublin In our comparison: #8 of 11 in Giant's Causeway & Belfast Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview See the stunning Dunluce Castle and capture photos of this magnificent medieval ruin from a breathtaking view. Let its history and beauty transport you back in time. Explore the Giants Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Marvel at its interlocking basalt columns, formed by volcanic activity millions of years ago. Walk the rugged coastal paths and immerse yourself in the myths surrounding this captivating site. Next, we arrive at the enchanting Dark Hedges. Stroll the mystical pathway beneath intertwining branches forming a canopy overhead. We visit the Titanic Distillers at Thompson Pumphouse, a tribute to the Titanic. Indulge in fine spirits and hear unique stories intertwined with this iconic vessel. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Pick up - 6:45am, - Starts 06:45: one departure a day - Food not included: Food or Drinks - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person for the Giant Causeway, Dark Hedges & Whiskey Distillery tour from Dublin option; other options up to €105 - Duration: 13h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 179 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Finn McCools Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 06:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.79 from 179 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 168 of 179. - 5 stars: 157 (88%) - 4 stars: 11 (6%) - 3 stars: 8 (4%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 2 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Giant Causeway, Dark Hedges & Whiskey Distillery tour from Dublin | €85 / person | English | Open seating: Seating follows a first-come, first-served arrangement. | | Reserve seats (3 Front rows) | €105 / person | English | Reserved seating: Reserve seats within the first 3 front rows of the coach. Left and right hand side | ## What's included - Dunluce Castle (photo stop only) - Giant's Causeway - All Fees and Taxes - Air-conditioned vehicle - Dark Hedges - Titanic Distillery at Thompson Docks ## Not included - Food or Drinks - Hotel pick up / drop off ## Itinerary 1. **Dunluce Castle** (5m) - Perched dramatically on a basalt outcrop along the north coast of Antrim, Dunluce Castle was once the seat of the MacDonnell clan and has stood as a striking coastal fortress since the 13th century. With a rich history shaped by Viking, medieval, and later influences, the... 2. **Giant's Causeway** (2h; admission included) - Find the heart of Ireland’s Ancient mythological landscape at the other-worldly Giants Causeway. Walk among the great pillars of what was once an epic bridge to Scotland & constructed by none other than Finn McCool! It is said that once this bridge stretched all the way over... 3. **The Dark Hedges** (20m; admission included) - being our third stop of the day is one that people travel from all over the world to enjoy. Recognized as one of the most iconic roads in Ireland, this avenue leads up to Gracehill House built around 1775. James Stuart who built the new home, constructed the road and planted... 4. **Titanic Distillers At Thompson Dock** (1h 30m; admission included) - Located right by the enormous dry dock which once housed the Titanic Ocean Liner and of course inspired the namesake for Belfast’s first whiskey distillery opened since prohibition! The history of the Thompson Dock where the distillery is located is a story that will be told... 5. **Belfast** (15m) - For the last stop on your tour we will visit Belfast city centre before returning back to Dublin. An area of land that has been inhabited since the Bronze Age. Having been at the forefront of so many parts of Irish History it is hard to know where to even begin so make sure... 6. **Dublin** (pass by, no stop) - We return to Dublin around 7:30 PM, ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Pick up - 6:45am, outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 *Please be at pick up 5 - 10 mins before tour departs Drop off location, Outside Dublin City Gallery The Hugh Lane, Parnell Square N, Dublin 1, Ireland between 7:30 - 8:30pm Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness ## Compared with other Giant's Causeway & Belfast Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 11** | €85 | 13h | 4.79 (179) | shared | | [Dublin to Belfast Black Cab: Dunluce Castle and Giant's Causeway](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-belfast-black-cab-dunluce-castle-and-giant-s-causeway/?format=md) | €85 | 13h | 4.87 (8295) | shared | | [Dublin to Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedge, Belfast](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-dunluce-castle-giant-s-causeway-dark-hedge-belfast/?format=md) | €80 | 12h 30m | 4.87 (5892) | shared | | [Dublin to Belfast Titanic Dunluce Castle Giants Causeway Tour](/ireland/dublin/tours/dublin-to-belfast-titanic-dunluce-castle-giants-causeway-tour/?format=md) | €85 | 13h | 4.87 (4022) | shared | Ranked #8 of 11 in Giant's Causeway & Belfast Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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