This is a castle overlooking the city of Belfast, with panoramic views. It sits on the site of a much older Viking fort. If your tours of Ireland take you North the castle is worth looking at. The current castle was built in 1867 by the third Marquis...
The Scottish Baronial pile that stands on the lower slopes of Cave Hill was begun in 1862 and completed in 1870, to replace Belfast’s earlier castles that had burnt down in the 12th and 18th centuries. It was designed by W.H. Lynn for the 3rd...
We have been busy with a number of queries regarding Belfast tours from people who are attending the Olympics. It seems that many people are in London from all over the world. They want to see Belfast , and are coming over on flights for a day...
If you are planning Ireland tours then check out Ireland Luxury Tours. We can create Ireland tours covering the whole of Ireland and we concentrate on authentic Ireland. We use locally owned hotels , comfortable vehicles , and experienced driver/guides. Our Ireland tours will take you to little...
We have just created a superb 4 hour Belfast tour for a party of 19 Brazilian clients coming off a cruise ship. Working closely with them we have agreed to take in the following : Belfast City Hall , Albert Clock , Grand Opera House , Queens...
For a very different sightseeing trip on tours of Ireland try Belfast Zoo. It is situated on a superb elevated site that affords fantastic views over Belfast as you walk around. It is also close to Belfast Castle and Cave Hill. The Zoological Gardens is home to over...
This is a great starting point for Belfast tours as the spectacular view gives you a feeling for the geography of the city and beyond. Not widely visited it is a bit of a hidden gem. The castle is set on the slopes of Cavehill Country...
We recently took some clients on a quick tour around Belfast. A trip up to Belfast Castle to enjoy the spectacular views over the city and the beautiful gardens. Followed by a visit to the Titanic Dry Dock , Drawing Office , and harbour area. We enjoyed...
It overlooks Belfast and you will notice it on any Ireland tours. The first 'Belfast Castle' was built by the Normans in the late 12th century. On the same site a stone and timber castle was erected in 1611. The home of Sir Arthur Chichester, barron...
Ireland Luxury Tours have now introduced themed tours of Ireland including...