Game of Thrones 8 Days Self-Drive Tour | Ireland

Travel North towards Belfast and make sure to explore County Down on the way. There are 

quite a few locations where Game of Throne was filmed, and we completely understand why: 

County Down and the Mourne Mountains are just stunning! Make sure to visit the following 

locations: Tollymore Forest Park and Inch Abbey. Step into a fantasy world of castles and 

dragons at Castle Ward. The historic farmyard is the location for Winterfell. 2x overnight Co. 

Experience the world of Game of Thrones. Step behind the scenes of the Seven Kingdom 

and explore how one of the world’s greatest TV series was created. In the afternoon visit the 

capital of Northern Ireland, there is so much to see in Belfast - you will definitely not get 

bored. We admit, most of the sights here are not Game of Thrones related - but really, who 

would want to miss the Titanic Museum or a Black Taxi Tour of Belfast City?

Make your way to the Antrim Coast. On the way you should not only the beautiful 

landscape of the Glens of Antrim but also the following film locations: Shane's Castle, near 

Randalstown, Shillanavogy Valley, Glens of Antrim and Cairncastle. Take a break at 

Cushendun Caves: The Red Priestess gave birth to the Shadow Baby in these caves or 

Murlough Bay is one of the most beautiful bays on the Antrim Coast. Theon Greyjoy and Yara were riding here on their way to Pyke. Ballycastle: a lovely little village. Parts of it were used as a backdrop for the Free Cities where Varys was born. Visit the Dark Hedges near Armoy.

In the afternoon explore Giant’s Causeway, an area of 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, 

the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption. Overnight in Co. North Antrim.

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An early morning start to visit Dunluce Castle. The imposing ruins were used as template for 

the exterior of the House Greyjoy of Pyke. Mussenden Temple & Downhill Strand should be 

your next stop. Remember the scene in Game of Thrones when the 7 idols of Westeros 

were burned? This was filmed on Downhill Strand and looking up from the beach, the 

Mussenden Temple can be seen, too. Overnight in Co. Derry. 

Explore the historic city of Derry, the second largest city in Northern Ireland. It is known as 

being a centre for culture and creativity and there are countless festivals held in this vibrant 

city throughout the year, so you may lucky enough to catch one on your visit! Leaving town 

take a moment to visit Grianan of Aileach. The centuries old fort gives you stunning views 

over Inishowen Peninsula. Spend the evening at Donegal Bay. Overnight Co. Donegal/ 

Sligo.

Today your journey takes you back to Co. Dublin. On the way plan a stop at Marble Arch 

Caves near Enniskillen, a series of natural limestone caves. Pollnagollum Cave in Belmore 

Forest is part of the Marble Arch Global Geopark. The cave is featured in season as Beric 

Dondarrions hideout. Overnight in Co. Dublin.

Depending on your departure time, you have the morning at leisure in Dublin. Before heading 

to the airport for your return flight. Slan abhaile!