Free Green Route Tour

For the summer of 2017 you can now hop on our Green Route at no extra cost when you purchase a City Tout ticket for our Red Route. Your City Tour ticket is valid for 2 days giving you plenty of time to discover more of Belfast and the surrounding areas during your visit with our great value ticket.

Belfast Castle nestles in the slopes of Cavehill which dominates the skyline of north Belfast. It is situated about 400 feet above sea level with incredible views Belfast Lough. It is one of the most imposing buildings in the city with scores of visitors flocking there to enjoy afternoon tea in the Castle Tavern or to enjoy a stroll around the beautiful, landscaped gardens.

The Cave Hill Country Park gets its name from five caves, which could be early iron mines, located on the side of the main Belfast cliffs. It is home to Cave Hill Adventurous Playground, archaeological sites, Cave Hill Visitor Centre, ecotrails, walking and orienteering routes.  Refreshments are also available in the Cellar Restaurant inside Belfast Castle.

Carrickfergus Castle is a Norman Irish castle in Northern Ireland, situated in the town of Carrickfergus in County Antrim, on the northern shore of Belfast Lough. Besieged in turn by the Scottish, Irish, English and French, the castle played an important military role until 1928 and remains one of the best preserved medieval structures in Northern Ireland.

For those drawn to “..the lonely sea and the sky..”, Carrickfergus has long been a haven for seafaring pursuits. Now, this nautical nirvana has been further enhanced with the spectacular and modern Carrickfergus Marina, a home from home for all sailors, and holder of the prestigious TYHA 5 Gold Anchor Accreditation.

Belfast Zoo is home to 116 different species, most of which are endangered or extinct in the wild. We are one of many zoos around the world working to protect animals from extinction. Come visit and out more about the animals that we care for.