Stones & Thrones – Game of Thrones Tour

The tour starts and ends outside Visit Belfast Tourist Office (opposite the City Hall),
9 Donegall Square North, Belfast BT1 5GB

It was here on the windswept Antrim Plateau that Game of Thrones kicked off in dramatic fashion with Ned Stark beheading the Night’s Watch deserter, witnessed by Jon Snow, Theon Greyjoy, and the Stark brothers Robb and Bran; and where Catelyn captures Tyrion Lannister whom she suspects of trying to kill her son.

When Bran, Rickon, Osha, and Hodor head north to The Wall it is also from the land above Cairncastle that they take a last look back at Winterfell.

Next stop on stones and thrones offical tour the small village of Carnlough. This is the location where the waif from the faceless men attempts to kill Arya. See the place where an injured Arya drags herself ashore, get a on location picture and use the local facilities.

The Caves at Cushendun were formed over a period of 400 million years and extreme weather conditions in Ireland. They are found just beyond the beautiful coastal village of Cushendun and we access them by foot next to the Bay Hotel and Cave House. At the behest of Stannis, Davos Seaworth lands Melisandre ashore. He witnesses her giving birth to the shadow baby (which will eventually kill King Renly).

Ballycastle is our next stop for lunch, Menus are provided on the stones thrones tour bus (price of food not included in ticket). Ballycastle is also the home town of Conleth Hill, better known as Lord Varys, breath taking picturesque village perfect for photos and experience the local offerings!

Located along the stunning North Coast close to Carrick-Rede Rope Bridge, this area is exceptional in is natural beauty. Larrybane headland, which once stretched out towards Sheep Island and had a promontory fort on the top dating to 800AD, had large caves underneath which once served as home to boat builders and a safe resting place from winter storms.

Despite having been quarried in the 1950′s this quarry is still worth a visit for its exceptional views. Our Fans will recognize this location as Storm’s End, the bridge itself takes a bit of courage to undertake, and does require a modest level of fitness down and back again to the stones and thrones tour bus.

Larrybane is a natural plateau surround by limestone walls which was the perfect location for a combat tournament. Here is where a masked Brienne bests Sir Loras in armed combat peaking the interest of Catyln Stark.

Ballintoy is situated in one of the most picturesque parts of North Antrim between the Giants Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and looks out to Rathlin Island and beyond to Scotland. As you come over the Knocksoghey Brae from Ballycastle or in from Whitepark Bay you are greeted by spectacular views, each one featuring Ballintoy Church. This stunning seaside location has been used for exterior Pyke shots and as the Iron Islands.

The Game of Thrones Itinerary is a great way to discover some key filming locations of the show along the stunning Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. Plotting a path through the scenic splendor of the Seven Kingdoms, it takes you to where so many of the pivotal scenes were shot.

The Game of Thrones itinerary not only brings to life the drama of the series, but also provides a front row seat at locations steeped in local myth and legend, where ancient warriors walked long before leading men. Thus, no tour would be complete without a stop at the Giant’s Causeway!

For centuries countless visitors have marveled at the majesty and mystery of the Giants Causeway. At the heart of one of Europe’s most magnificent coastlines, its unique rock formation have for millions of years stood as a natural rampart against the unbridled ferocity of Atlantic storms.

The distinct rugged symmetry of the columns never fails to intrigue and inspire our visitors. To stroll on the Giants Causeway is to voyage back in time. The Stones & Thrones tour is the only tour that offers the opportunity to maximize your visit to both the Giant’s Causeway and see as much of the Antrim Coastline as possible in a single day.

Better known as the Greyjoy’s home on the Iron Islands see it on way to next stop on the stones thrones official tour.

Immerse yourself in the join the Night’s Watch! This beautiful avenue of beech trees has been used as the location for the Kingsroad in the hit show. It was planted by the Stuart family in the eighteenth century and intended as a compelling landscape feature to impress visitors as they approached the entrance to their Georgian mansion, Gracehill House.

Two centuries later, the Dark Hedges remain a magnificent sight and have become one of the most photographed natural phenomena in Ireland.

This is the final stop before we head back to Belfast, and has proven to be a favourite for photos we have props available should you fancy getting in theme, we love people sharing experiences of the tour via social media as it shows the stones and thrones tour is in a different league and why its the official tour to game of thrones.