Northern Ireland · WHISKEY & DISTILLERY TOURS
Bushmills has held a licence since 1608 and Belfast has distilling again for the first time in decades. These 12 tours are compared on what you taste, how long you get on the floor and whether the coast is folded into the same day.
Tour Belfast’s McConnell’s Distillery in Crumlin Road Gaol, taste three Irish whiskies, and learn the story of a Belfast original.
“Awesome tour with a guide Gerald who not only knew his Whisky but also knows people. Recommended this to any one.”
Explore Belfast’s Titanic Pumphouse, learn its dockside history, see whiskey made, and taste Irish whiskey and vodka on a one-hour tour.
“Fantastic experience, learnt so much not just about whiskey but about Titanic. Our guide Brian really knows his stuff and is a great story teller.”
Tour Belfast’s McConnell’s Distillery in a former prison wing, learn how Irish whisky is made, and taste three distinctive drams.
“I’ve attended many whiskey distilleries over the years, this has been one of the favourites. Really enjoyable tour, with McConnell’s and Ginger Ale a new favourite. Will certainly be back.”
Explore Belfast’s Thompson Graving Dock, Titanic history, Irish whiskey, award-winning vodka, and a cocktail on this two-hour tour.
“We had an amazing time on our tour with Johnnie! The weather was rough- so it was just my husband & I, which was fine by us. We loved learning the history of the graving dock, the building & Belfast. The vodka & whisky tasting was great- and we predict that the brand is going to grow rapidly! Would highly recommend.”
Explore Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic, and Titanic Distillers with a guide, whiskey tasting, shipyard history, and four hours of Belfast discovery.
“Shirley was wonderful and made our tour very memorable. The Titanic museum is a wonderful historical masterpiece. Loved every bit of it. The whiskey tasting added a nice touch on a cool, rainy day. Highly recommend this tour.”
Tour Belfast’s historic Thompson Dock Pumphouse, learn whiskey-making, and taste award-winning Irish spirits at Titanic Distillers.
“Great experience, guide was very knowledgeable and great cocktail! Wasn’t too much but enough to enjoy the experience”
Review of Belfast’s private Causeway, castles and whiskey tour, with Torr Head views, Game of Thrones sites, Bushmills and practical advice.
“Private tours are the way to go! Our guide was great at being flexible for our party’s accessible limitations and brought us through areas we didn’t expect to get to see. So very helpful to my family with disabilities. Thank you so much! It was wonderful to see such beautiful scenes in Northern Ireland!”
Explore the Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and Titanic Distillery on an 8-hour Belfast tour with whiskey tasting.
“I loved our guide Noel - he was really great to listen to with wit and right amount of information. Also, loved the various stops along the way with great opportunities to document your journeys and take pictures. The allotted times were just right, giving you enough time to investigate each place especially the actual giants causeway. This trip was well worth the money and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Northern Ireland. The only thing that could be improved would be a clear sign post to meet for the pick up point of the bus company as we were unsure if we were in the right place.”
Tour Belfast’s Titanic Museum and historic Titanic Distillery with skip-the-line access, expert guides, and an Irish whiskey tasting.
“We got our own private tour because nobody else signed up. It was a treat. Fiona our tour guide was very kind and knowledgeable about the entire Titanic grounds(she even worked in one of the buildings at one time). She did not go into the museum with us itself since it's self guided, and left us with another knowledgeable guide from the distillery (as an FYI), but she gave us so much information in the short time we were with her. Brian, the tour guide for the distillery was incredible. He was cracking jokes, told us about the history of whiskey in Ireland & the building they're in, then we…”
Review this Belfast day trip to the Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, and Titanic Distillers, with tips on timing and value.
“this tour was okay, however a some of the stops were just to see a sight from a far distance and i have no idea why anyone would want that - i would prefer fewer sights but more time/closer view to interact and really BE there. Also the tour guide had some good insights and stories, but talked most of the time hindering the ability to talk to my seat mate. Also, nearer the end he mainly talked about his political and environmental views which seemed a bit soap boxy to me. Otherwise it was a fairly good trip and the giants causeway was nice, and the titanic museum was…”
Taste five single-cask whiskies with guide Sam in a small Belfast group, with pours from Scotland, Ireland, and beyond.
“Sam was a great host, interesting and very knowledgeable. We tasted 5 excellent whiskies and had an excellent evening. Highly recommend.”
Explore Giant's Causeway, ancient castles, Bushmills whiskey and Game of Thrones sites on a private Belfast day tour for up to four.
“We had a very fun and enjoyable tour with Adrian. He has plenty of knowledge and we learnt a lot. His tour was flexible and he adapted our tour to suit our interests. Great trip. Highly recommended.”
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