City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Add-Ons
Overview
Experience the best of Belfast at your own pace with our 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour. With 19 convenient stops across the city, you’ll have the freedom to explore each of them in depth and take in all the must-see sights. Your ticket also works with City Tours Belfast, giving you access to the most frequent and flexible service available. Journey through the iconic Titanic Quarter—the birthplace of the RMS Titanic—and travel along the city’s famous peace lines and murals, where Belfast’s rich political history comes vividly to life. From the open-top deck, sit back and enjoy amazing panoramic views as you make your way between stops. With engaging audio commentary available in multiple languages, you’ll uncover the fascinating stories and history that make Belfast such a remarkable city. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, this tour is the ideal way to experience everything Belfast has to offer. Book your City Sightseeing ticket today!
What's Included
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected)
- 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Discounts for major attractions along the tour route
- Audio guide in 6 languages + free headphones
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
What To Expect
19 Stops | 16 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Operating Schedule: First tour departs from Stop 1 at 10am, last tour departs from Stop 1 at 4pm, every 30 minutes. Please note times are subject to change.
Donegall Square West
SSE Arena Belfast
Premier Inn Belfast Titanic Quarter hotel
HMS Caroline
Titanic
St Georges Market
Citysightseeing Belfast Tour Shop
Dublin Road
Shaftesbury Square
Queen's University Belfast
Eglantine Avenue
Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich
Falls Road
Divis Street
Peace Wall Belfast
Spectrum Centre
Shankill Road Memorial Garden
Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
Donegall Street
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Winter Season (October - March): First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3pm
- Summer Season (April - September): First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm
- Tour times are subject to change, please check locally. Tour duration: 90 minutes for a full loop. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes depending on the time of year
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date you select at check-out
- The first stop along the route is located at Donegall Square West near City Hall. However, you can board the bus at any of the allocated tour stops along the route
- Your ticket is also valid on City Tours Belfast service. Between City Tours Belfast and City Sightseeing Belfast a 20-minute service is offered. You may use either company's buses with these tickets
- Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected):
- Meeting Point: 8:15am at City Hall, Donegall Square West
- Departs at 8:45am. Returns at 6:30pm approximately
- Itinerary: Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (viewpoint), drive through Cushendall, Glenariff and Cushendun villages, Carnlough and Carrickfergus Castle
- You have the option to enter and explore both Carrickfergus Castle and Dunluce Castle as an optional paid extra
- Please note: the tour involves a lot of walking, and the surfaces are often uneven. Come dressed appropriately for the activity and season; we recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes
- Multi-lingual commentary is only available on the City Sightseeing bus. The Giant's Causeway tour is in English only
- When making the booking, please choose the date on which you would like to take the Giant's Causeway Day Tour. You can then take the 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour on any of the other days during your trip to Belfast
- Please note, this tour will not operate on 24th, 25th and 26th December, and 1st January
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out.
- Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected).
- 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Discounts for major attractions along the tour route.
- Audio guide in 6 languages + free headphones.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Add-Ons is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus and Optional Add-Ons will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Vouchers valid for 12 months from travel date selected at check-out
- Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected)
- 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Discounts for major attractions along the tour route
- Audio guide in 6 languages + free headphones
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Winter Season (October - March): First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 3pm
- Summer Season (April - September): First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 4pm
- Tour times are subject to change, please check locally. Tour duration: 90 minutes for a full loop. Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes depending on the time of year
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour
- Vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date you select at check-out
- The first stop along the route is located at Donegall Square West near City Hall. However, you can board the bus at any of the allocated tour stops along the route
- Your ticket is also valid on City Tours Belfast service. Between City Tours Belfast and City Sightseeing Belfast a 20-minute service is offered. You may use either company's buses with these tickets
- Giant's Causeway Day Tour (only if the 2-Day Bus + Giant's Causeway ticket is selected):
- Meeting Point: 8:15am at City Hall, Donegall Square West
- Departs at 8:45am. Returns at 6:30pm approximately
- Itinerary: Giant's Causeway, Dunluce Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (viewpoint), drive through Cushendall, Glenariff and Cushendun villages, Carnlough and Carrickfergus Castle
- You have the option to enter and explore both Carrickfergus Castle and Dunluce Castle as an optional paid extra
- Please note: the tour involves a lot of walking, and the surfaces are often uneven. Come dressed appropriately for the activity and season; we recommend you wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes
- Multi-lingual commentary is only available on the City Sightseeing bus. The Giant's Causeway tour is in English only
- When making the booking, please choose the date on which you would like to take the Giant's Causeway Day Tour. You can then take the 2-day hop-on hop-off bus tour on any of the other days during your trip to Belfast
- Please note, this tour will not operate on 24th, 25th and 26th December, and 1st January
