City Sightseeing Belfast Bus Tours

All top attractions covered
All top attractions covered
Regular Schedule. Unlimited rides
Regular Schedule. Unlimited rides
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Red double-decker bus on Belfast Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with city buildings in background.
Tourists on Belfast hop-on-hop-off bus viewing mural of Bobby Sands on city street.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Queen's University Belfast with tourists taking photos.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing Albert Memorial Clock.
Stormont Estate viewed from a Belfast hop-on-hop-off tour bus.
Open-top bus with tourists on Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing through a park.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with city buildings in background.
Tourists on Belfast hop-on-hop-off bus viewing mural of Bobby Sands on city street.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Queen's University Belfast with tourists taking photos.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing Albert Memorial Clock.
Stormont Estate viewed from a Belfast hop-on-hop-off tour bus.
Open-top bus with tourists on Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing through a park.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with city buildings in background.
Tourists on Belfast hop-on-hop-off bus viewing mural of Bobby Sands on city street.
Hop-on hop-off bus near Queen's University Belfast with tourists taking photos.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing Albert Memorial Clock.
Stormont Estate viewed from a Belfast hop-on-hop-off tour bus.
Open-top bus with tourists on Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour passing through a park.
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City Sightseeing: Belfast Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

from
£19
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change

Flexible duration
Audio guide
Routes
TOTAL DURATION70 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREBelfast City Hall at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREBelfast City Hall at 4:30 AM
Timeline
Map

1. Belfast City Hall

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2. SSE Arena

Get direction
2 attractions

SSE Arena

W5 Interactive Discovery Centre

2 minutes walk

3. Titanic Quarter

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2 attractions
Titanic Quarter

Titanic Quarter

SS Nomadic

SS Nomadic

4. HMS Caroline

Get direction
2 attractions
HMS Caroline

HMS Caroline

Alexandra Dock

11 minutes walk

5. Titanic Belfast

Get direction
2 attractions

Titanic Belfast

Titanic Studios

1 minute walk

6. St. George’s Market

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2 attractions

St. George's Market

Custom House Square

3 minutes walk

7. Great Victoria Street

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2 attractions

Great Victoria Street

Grand Opera House

1 minute walk

8. Dublin Road

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2 attractions

Dublin Road

Crown Liquor Saloon

Crown Liquor Saloon

5 minutes walk

9. Shaftsbury Square

Get direction
2 attractions

Shaftsbury Square

Ulster Museum

5 minutes walk

10. Queens University

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2 attractions

Queen's University

Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens

4 minutes walk

11. Eglantine Avenue

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2 attractions

Eglantine Avenue

Crescent Arts Centre

3 minutes walk

12. Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich

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2 attractions

Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich

Falls Road Library

3 minutes walk

13. Falls Road

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2 attractions
Falls Road

Falls Road

Milltown Cemetery

Milltown Cemetery

4 minutes walk

14. International Wall Murals

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2 attractions

International Wall Murals

Conway Mill

2 minutes walk

15. Belfast Peace Wall

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2 attractions
Belfast Peace Wall

Belfast Peace Wall

Shankill Road

3 minutes walk

16. The Spectrum Centre

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2 attractions

The Spectrum Centre

Woodvale Park

3 minutes walk

17. Shankill Memorial Garden

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2 attractions

Shankill Memorial Garden

Shankill Graveyard

2 minutes walk

18. Crumlin Road

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2 attractions

Crumlin Road

Crumlin Road Gaol

5 minutes walk

19. Donegall Street

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2 attractions

Clifton Street

1 minute walk

Carlisle Memorial Church

2 minutes walk

19 stops, unlimited rides & all of Belfast! Get this pass & explore the city hassle-free.

  • Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access and flexible sightseeing with this 1 or 2-day bus tour that covers Belfast's top landmarks.
  • With buses arriving every 30 minutes, you can enjoy scenic views of the city from the open-top upper deck.
  • The multilingual audio guide available on board gives you insights into Belfast’s history & local traditions.
  • Can’t find a City Sightseeing bus? Fret not! Hop on board City Tour Belfast buses, display your City Sightseeing pass & continue exploring.
  • Dive into Belfast's maritime legacy at the Titanic Quarter or experience the bustling local life at St. George's Market, and much more!

19 stops, unlimited rides & all of Belfast! Get this pass & explore the city hassle-free.

  • Enjoy unlimited hop-on hop-off access and flexible sightseeing with this 1 or 2-day bus tour that covers Belfast's top landmarks.
  • With buses arriving every 30 minutes, you can enjoy scenic views of the city from the open-top upper deck.
  • The multilingual audio guide available on board gives you insights into Belfast’s history & local traditions.
  • Can’t find a City Sightseeing bus? Fret not! Hop on board City Tour Belfast buses, display your City Sightseeing pass & continue exploring.
  • Dive into Belfast's maritime legacy at the Titanic Quarter or experience the bustling local life at St. George's Market, and much more!

Inclusions

  • 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red route
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Chinese
  • Access to City Tour buses

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

City Highlights Tour (Red Route)

Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and local cuisine of Belfast on a hop-on hop-off tour through the city’s famous landmarks.

Popular stops: Titanic Belfast, St. George's Market, Queen's University

  • The buses are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible. Each bus can only accommodate one wheelchair at a time.
  • Wheelchairs cannot be larger than 70cm wide, 120cm long, and 135cm high. If your wheelchair exceeds these measurements, contact the operator, who will assist you.
  • The tour does not operate on Dec 24-26, Jan 1 & Mar 17.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Red double-decker bus for Belfast city tour and Giant’s Causeway rock formations.
HOHO tour bus at Queen's University, Belfast with passengers enjoying the view.
Red double-decker bus near Belfast's Albert Memorial Clock on sightseeing tour.
Giant’s Causeway basalt columns with green cliffs in the background, Northern Ireland.
Visitors exploring Giant’s Causeway rock formations in Belfast.
Belfast city tour bus passing by a historic brick building near The Bakery.
Person standing on Giant's Causeway basalt columns, Northern Ireland coast in the background.
Red double-decker bus for Belfast city tour and Giant’s Causeway rock formations.
HOHO tour bus at Queen's University, Belfast with passengers enjoying the view.
Red double-decker bus near Belfast's Albert Memorial Clock on sightseeing tour.
Giant’s Causeway basalt columns with green cliffs in the background, Northern Ireland.
Visitors exploring Giant’s Causeway rock formations in Belfast.
Belfast city tour bus passing by a historic brick building near The Bakery.
Person standing on Giant's Causeway basalt columns, Northern Ireland coast in the background.
Red double-decker bus for Belfast city tour and Giant’s Causeway rock formations.
HOHO tour bus at Queen's University, Belfast with passengers enjoying the view.
Red double-decker bus near Belfast's Albert Memorial Clock on sightseeing tour.
Giant’s Causeway basalt columns with green cliffs in the background, Northern Ireland.
Visitors exploring Giant’s Causeway rock formations in Belfast.
Belfast city tour bus passing by a historic brick building near The Bakery.
Person standing on Giant's Causeway basalt columns, Northern Ireland coast in the background.
NEW

City Sightseeing: Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Game of Thrones & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour

from
£41
Flexible duration
Audio guide
Transfers included
  • GOT fans in the house? Witness Giant's Causeway and real filming spots from the show on a 9-hour trip, and see Belfast’s gems on a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour.
  • Cruise through 19 Belfast hotspots soaking up the city's spirit while multilingual audio guides breathe life into every nook and cranny you encounter.
  • Perch atop a double-decker for prime views of the City Hall's architecture, Titanic Belfast's nautical vibes and HMS Caroline's sea-faring legacy.
  • Embark on a 9-hour trip hitting real GOT sites like the Carnlough harbor aka Braavos and spooky Dark Hedges, with a live guide aboard a modern coach.
  • Brave the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge over the wild Atlantic, soak up Cushendall's coastal beauty, and see 40,000 basalt columns at Giant's Causeway.
  • GOT fans in the house? Witness Giant's Causeway and real filming spots from the show on a 9-hour trip, and see Belfast’s gems on a 1-day hop-on hop-off tour.
  • Cruise through 19 Belfast hotspots soaking up the city's spirit while multilingual audio guides breathe life into every nook and cranny you encounter.
  • Perch atop a double-decker for prime views of the City Hall's architecture, Titanic Belfast's nautical vibes and HMS Caroline's sea-faring legacy.
  • Embark on a 9-hour trip hitting real GOT sites like the Carnlough harbor aka Braavos and spooky Dark Hedges, with a live guide aboard a modern coach.
  • Brave the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge over the wild Atlantic, soak up Cushendall's coastal beauty, and see 40,000 basalt columns at Giant's Causeway.

Inclusions

Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

  • 1-day unlimited hop-on hop-off pass
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, & Chinese

Game of Thrones & Giant's Causeway Tour

  • 9-hour day tour of Game of Thrones & Giant's Causeway
  • Live guide
  • Modern coach transfers

Please click here for a detailed route map and its boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

Red route

  • First bus: 10am from Belfast City Hall
  • Last bus: 4pm from Belfast City Hall
  • Frequency: Every 30 mins
  • Popular stops: Titanic Belfast, St. George's Market, Queen's University

Game of Thrones & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour

  • Departure: 9am from Donegal Square West (Facing Caffe Nero)
  • Duration: 9-10 hours
  • This experience is wheelchair accessible.
  • The booking date is for the day you will take the Giant’s Causeway day tour. You can take the 1-day hop-on hop-off tour anytime within 12 months from the date of purchase.
  • The hop-on hop-off tour does not operate from Dec 24 to 25, and on Jan 1 and Mar 17.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast hop-on hop-off tour passing historic building.
Hop-on hop-off bus in front of Belfast City Hall.
Visitors on a hop-on hop-off bus tour view the Titanic Museum in Belfast.
Tourists on a bus tour viewing the Bobby Sands mural on Falls Road, Belfast.
Open-top bus tour in front of Belfast City Hall.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast hop-on hop-off tour passing historic building.
Hop-on hop-off bus in front of Belfast City Hall.
Visitors on a hop-on hop-off bus tour view the Titanic Museum in Belfast.
Tourists on a bus tour viewing the Bobby Sands mural on Falls Road, Belfast.
Open-top bus tour in front of Belfast City Hall.
Red double-decker bus on Belfast hop-on hop-off tour passing historic building.
Hop-on hop-off bus in front of Belfast City Hall.
Visitors on a hop-on hop-off bus tour view the Titanic Museum in Belfast.
Tourists on a bus tour viewing the Bobby Sands mural on Falls Road, Belfast.
Open-top bus tour in front of Belfast City Hall.
4.2(85)

City Tours: Belfast Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

from
£19
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change

Flexible duration
Audio guide
Routes
TOTAL DURATION90 minutes
FREQUENCYEvery 20 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
FIRST DEPARTUREDonegall Square West at 10:00 AM
LAST DEPARTUREDonegall Square West at 4:30 AM
Timeline
Map

1. Donegall Square West

Get direction
2 attractions

Donegall Square West

Belfast City Hall

Belfast City Hall

4 minutes walk

2. SSE Arena

Get direction
2 attractions

SSE Arena

W5 Interactive Discovery Centre

2 minutes walk

3. Titanic Quarter

Get direction
2 attractions
Titanic Quarter

Titanic Quarter

SS Nomadic

SS Nomadic

4. HMS Caroline

Get direction
2 attractions
HMS Caroline

HMS Caroline

Alexandra Dock

11 minutes walk

5. Titanic Belfast

Get direction
2 attractions

Titanic Belfast

Titanic Studios

1 minute walk

6. St. George’s Market

Get direction
2 attractions

St. George's Market

Custom House Square

3 minutes walk

7. Great Victoria Street Belfast

Get direction
2 attractions

Great Victoria Street Belfast

Grand Opera House

1 minute walk

8. Dublin Road

Get direction
2 attractions

Dublin Road

Crown Liquor Saloon

Crown Liquor Saloon

5 minutes walk

9. Shaftesbury Square

Get direction
2 attractions

Shaftesbury Square

Ulster Museum

5 minutes walk

10. Queens - University road

Get direction
2 attractions

Queens - University road

Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens

4 minutes walk

11. Eglantine Avenue

Get direction
2 attractions

Eglantine Avenue

Crescent Arts Centre

3 minutes walk

12. Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich

Get direction
2 attractions

Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich

Falls Road Library

3 minutes walk

13. Falls Road Belfast

Get direction
2 attractions
Falls Road Belfast

Falls Road Belfast

Milltown Cemetery

Milltown Cemetery

4 minutes walk

14. International Wall

Get direction
2 attractions

International Wall

Conway Mill

2 minutes walk

15. Peace Wall

Get direction
2 attractions
Peace Wall

Peace Wall

Shankill Road

3 minutes walk

16. Spectrum Centre

Get direction
2 attractions

Spectrum Centre

Woodvale Park

3 minutes walk

17. Remembrance Garden

Get direction
2 attractions

Remembrance Garden

Shankill Graveyard

4 minutes walk

18. Crumlin Road Jail House

Get direction
2 attractions
Crumlin Road Jail House

Crumlin Road Jail House

Crumlin Road Courthouse

19. Clifton Street

Get direction
2 attractions

Clifton Street

Carlisle Memorial Church

1 minute walk

See Belfast’s highlights with a live guide & also enjoy discounts at select attractions.

  • Dive into Belfast’s history and culture on this 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and visit iconic landmarks in the city.
  • Hop on and off at 19 stops along a single route, with buses arriving every 20 minutes, and discover Belfast’s most iconic spots.
  • Enjoy live commentary from the English-speaking live guides onboard who offer unique historical insights and witty anecdotes to keep you entertained.
  • Put on the multilingual audio guide, available in 6 languages, if you’d like to learn more about the city’s culture, heritage, and local traditions.
  • Explore attractions like the Crumlin Road Jail House, offering a peek into Belfast's past, or the vibrant St. George’s Market, a foodie's paradise.

See Belfast’s highlights with a live guide & also enjoy discounts at select attractions.

  • Dive into Belfast’s history and culture on this 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and visit iconic landmarks in the city.
  • Hop on and off at 19 stops along a single route, with buses arriving every 20 minutes, and discover Belfast’s most iconic spots.
  • Enjoy live commentary from the English-speaking live guides onboard who offer unique historical insights and witty anecdotes to keep you entertained.
  • Put on the multilingual audio guide, available in 6 languages, if you’d like to learn more about the city’s culture, heritage, and local traditions.
  • Explore attractions like the Crumlin Road Jail House, offering a peek into Belfast's past, or the vibrant St. George’s Market, a foodie's paradise.

Inclusions

  • 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red route
  • English-speaking live guide
  • Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Mandarin
  • Tour map brochure & discounts at attractions

You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.

City Highlights Tour (Red Route)

Jump on this hop-on hop-off tour and travel seamlessly between the peace lines and visit top landmarks on both sides of the political divide at a flexible pace.

Popular stops: Titanic Quarter, Crumlin Road Jail House, HMS Caroline

  • The buses are wheelchair accessible.
  • Your pets are welcome onboard.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Belfast City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off tours

City Sightseeing Belfast offers an exciting Hop-on Hop-off bus tour that lets you explore the city's iconic landmarks at your own pace. With 19 stops, including Titanic Belfast and the Peace Wall, you can hop off to explore and hop back on whenever you’re ready. 

Why choose the Belfast City Sightseeing tours

Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tours

Comprehensive coverage

The tour offers access to 19 key attractions, including the Titanic Belfast and City Hall, ensuring you experience the city's rich history and culture.

Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tours - Multilingual audio guides

Multilingual audio guides

Enjoy informative audio guides available in multiple languages, providing insights into Belfast's landmarks like Giant's Causeway, making it accessible for international visitors.

Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tours

Themed Tours

Combine your Hop-on Hop-off pass with a day trip to filming locations of hit TV show Game of Thrones, along with a live guide.

Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tours

Flexible tickets

With a 24 and 48-hour Hop-on Hop-off pass, you can explore at your own pace, getting on and off the bus as often as you like throughout the day.

Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tours

Value for money

The 1 or 2-day tickets offer unlimited rides, giving you the freedom to explore more for less. It’s an excellent option for travelers looking to maximize their budget.

Belfast City Sightseeing routes, stops and maps

Belfast City Sightseeing Bus Tours

Red Route

This route takes you to 19 iconic stops, including Titanic Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol, and the Peace Wall, offering a comprehensive introduction to the city’s rich history and culture.

  • First stop: Belfast City Hall
  • Timings: 10am to 4pm
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
  • Number of stops: 19
  • Full loop duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Suggested Belfast City Sightseeing Itineraries

Belfast in 1 day/24 hours
Belfast in 2 days/48 hours
Belfast in 1 day/24 hours City sightseeing tour

Explore Belfast’s best sights in one day with the City Sightseeing Red Route. Here's a perfect itinerary to make the most of your tour:

  • Start at Titanic Belfast, exploring the iconic ship’s history.
  • Hop off at the Cathedral Quarter to enjoy street art and coffee.
  • Visit Crumlin Road Gaol for a fascinating guided tour of the former prison.
  • Stop at the Peace Wall to see the murals and leave your message.
  • End at St. George’s Market for local crafts and fresh food.
Belfast City Hall

Day 1

Make the most of your City Sightseeing Belfast Red Route experience with this 2-day itinerary, covering a range of historic and cultural attractions:

  • Begin at Belfast City Hall, admiring its grand architecture.
  • Explore the Titanic Quarter and step aboard HMS Caroline.
  • Visit the lively St. George’s Market for local treats.
  • Walk around Queen's University’s stunning campus and its nearby Botanical Gardens.
  • End at the Falls Road, appreciating its murals.
Crumlin Road Gaol

Day 2

Make the most of your City Sightseeing Belfast Red Route experience with this 2-day itinerary, covering a range of historic and cultural attractions:

  • Start at Crumlin Road Gaol for a guided tour.
  • Visit Shankill Memorial Garden to reflect on local history.
  • Check out the International Wall Murals for striking street art.
  • Finish your day at Great Victoria Street with dining and shopping options.

City Sightseeing Belfast tips

  • Wear layers, comfortable shoes, and carry a raincoat in light of Belfast's unpredictable weather.
  • The open-top deck offers the best views of landmarks like the Albert Memorial Clock, Stormont Estate, and Belfast Castle.
  • Visit lesser-known gems like Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum, both within walking distance of Queen's University Belfast.
  • Be respectful when photographing or discussing politically sensitive murals on Falls or Shankill Road.
  • Combine your Hop-on Hop-off pass with an adventurous day trip covering Giant's Causeway and filming locations from the famous Game of Thrones.

Belfast City Sightseeing: FAQ's

How do City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off buses work in Belfast?

City Sightseeing Belfast offers a Hop-on Hop-off service where you can explore 19 stops across the city at your own pace.

What is included in a Belfast City Sightseeing Tour ticket?

Your ticket includes unlimited access to the Red Route for 1 or 2 days, with the option to hop on and off at various landmarks. It also includes live guides or audio guides in multiple languages as well as headphones, if you need them.

How often are the Belfast City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off buses?

Buses run every 30 minutes, making it easy to explore the city without long waits between stops.

How many Belfast City Sightseeing routes are there?

There is one route, the Red Route, which covers 19 key attractions throughout Belfast.

Are there audio guides on the Belfast City Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off bus tours?

Yes, buses offer multilingual audio guides. Some buses may also have live guides providing additional commentary.

Are the Belfast City Sightseeing bus tours accessibility-friendly?

Yes, City Sightseeing Belfast is accessible for those with limited mobility, including wheelchair users, ensuring everyone can enjoy the tour comfortably.

How long is my ticket valid for?

Your ticket is valid for 1 or 2 days, depending on the option you choose, offering unlimited rides within that time frame.