Tour overview
You can visit McConnell’s Distillery with our new Combo Ticket that includes a 1-day Belfast City Sightseeing pass and entry to the award-winning distillery experience – incredible value for just £35 per person (must be over 18 to take part in the Whisky Tasting), once you arrive at the distillery you will be able to join the next available time slot!
McConnell’s Distillery is a must-see for anyone interested in Belfast’s rich heritage and world-class whiskey. Located in the heart of the city, this beautifully restored historic building is home to one of Ireland’s oldest whiskey brands, first established in 1776.
Inside the state-of-the-art distillery, you’ll uncover over 240 years of history, from McConnell’s early days in Belfast, through its global success, decline, and remarkable revival. Expert guides will bring the story to life as you explore the past, present, and future of this iconic Irish whiskey brand.
The immersive visitor experience combines traditional craftsmanship with modern interactive displays. You’ll witness the whiskey-making process from grain to glass, learn about the art of blending and maturation, and see how McConnell’s has reestablished itself as a leading name in Irish whisky.
Of course, no visit would be complete without a tasting. At the end of your tour, you’ll enjoy a guided sampling of McConnell’s award-winning whiskys in the stunning tasting bar.
The distillery also features a stylish retail store, offering exclusive McConnell’s whiskys, branded gifts, and premium merchandise that make the perfect memento of your visit.
Your Belfast City Sightseeing Hop-on / Hop-off tour can be used the day before or after your chosen date for McConnell’s Distillery entry! (City Sightseeing ticket allows unlimited travel for 1 day.)
McConnell’s tour highlights
- Guided tour of the distillery with an expert guide
- Whisky tasting experience
- McConnell's souvenir store
Belfast City Sightseeing tour highlights
- 1 Day Open-top bus tour
- 19 Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stops
- Over 50 places of interest
- Discount vouchers for attractions
- Live tour guide
- Multilingual commentary
Tickets
Tour itinerary
McConnell's Distillery Tour
Tour of the distillery with an expert guide
Whisky tasting experience
McConnell's souvenir store
Tickets
Belfast City Sightseeing Tour Schedule
Stop 1: Donegall Square West
Departure Point, Belfast City Hall (Open in Google Maps)Stop 2: SSE Arena
Odyssey Pavilion, W5 Interactive Discovery Centre, Odyssey Cinemas, Ten Pin BowlingStop 3: Titanic Quarter
Premier Inn, Titanic Quarter, The Dock Café, PRONIStop 4: HMS Caroline
HMS Caroline Tours, Titanic Dock, Green Light and Maritime MileStop 5: Titanic Belfast
Titanic Visitor Experience, SS Nomadic, Vertigo indoor Skydiving, Spud Murphy'sStop 6: St. George’s Market
Market Days: Friday, Saturday and SundayStop 7: Great Victoria Street
The Tour Shop (Open in Google Maps) Tourist Information, Crown Bar, Europa Hotel, Europa Train and Bus Station, Grand Opera House, Holiday Inn Hotel, Hampton by Hilton HotelStop 8: Dublin Road
Golden Mile, Etap HotelStop 9: Shaftsbury Square
Lavery's Bar, Benedicts Hotel, Crescent Arts CentreStop 10: Queens University
Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, Tropical Ravine (Tours)Stop 11: Eglantine Avenue
Windsor Park International Stadium, Malone Lodge Hotel, Lisburn Road ShoppingStop 12: Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich
Art Gallery, Bookshop and Gifts (Café & Tourist Information, James Connolly Memorial StatueStop 13: Falls Road
Falls Memorial Garden, Bobby Sands MuralStop 14: International Wall Murals
Peace wall, St Peter's CathedralStop 15: Belfast Peace Wall
Hop off to leave your markStop 16: The Spectrum Centre
Spectrum Tourist Information Centre, Shankill Road Wall MuralsStop 17: Shankill Memorial Garden
WWII Murals, Queen Elizabeth MuralStop 18: Crumlin Road
Crumlin Road Gaol & McConnells Whisky DistilleryStop 19: Clifton Street
Clifton Street Poor House (Tours), St Patricks Church, St Anne's Cathedral (Tours), Cathedral Quarter
McConnells Whisky tour
Once you have finished your McConnells Whiskey tour, Hop back on the Belfast City Sightseeing tour at Stop 18. (Outside the Crumlin Road Gaol)
Belfast City Sightseeing tour
You can Hop on/Hop off at any of our 19 designated bus stops
- Summer Frequency: 30 minute service between 10am - 4:30pm
(This may change during peak times) - Winter Frequency: 30 minute service between 10am - 3:30pm
McConnells Whisky tour
Hop off at Stop 18 on the Belfast City Sightseeing tour to join the McConnells Whisky Distillery.
(You will be able to join the next available time slot)
Belfast City Sightseeing tour
You can Hop on/Hop off at any of our 19 designated bus stops
- Summer Frequency: 30 minute service between 10am - 4:30pm
(This may change during peak times) - Winter Frequency: 30 minute service between 10am - 3:30pm
If you decide to get off at any of our designated bus stops there can be times where you will need to walk to specific events and attractions. Please come dressed appropriately for the season but keep in mind, the weather in Belfast can be cold at any time of the year.
- Warm clothing
- Comfortable shoes
- A print out of your boarding ticket/voucher
- Hop on/Hop off bus service
- Discounts for some events and attractions
- Entrance into McConnell's Distillery
- Entrance fees into other events and attractions
McConnell's Distillery Entry Ticket
- Tickets are valid ONLY on the date shown on the ticket(s)
- Tickets are active for one entrance
Belfast City Sightseeing Tour
- Tickets are valid for up to 1 year after purchase
- Tickets are active for 1 day
- For cancellation up to 48 hours prior to departure date: 10% administration fee will be imposed.
- For cancellation less than 48 hours prior to departure date or 'no-show': 100% of the total amount will be charged.
- Tickets for events or attractions are non-refundable.
- Airport, limousine and coach transfer services are non-refundable.
- The Belfast City Sightseeing tour can be joined on any day and at any time.
- You must bring a print out of your boarding ticket/voucher for the city tour.
- Children under 5 years of age travel free.
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Tour highlights
McConnell's Whiskey tour
- Tour of the distillery with an expert guide
- Whisky tasting experience
- McConnell's souvenir store
Belfast City Sightseeing tour
- 1 Day Open-top bus tour
- 19 Hop-on Hop-off Bus Stops
- Over 50 places of interest
- Discount vouchers for attractions
- Live tour guide
- Multilingual commentary
Need help?
- Call in and book directly at The Tour Shop, 10 Great Victoria St, Belfast.
- Phone +44 (0)28 90 321321 and speak to one of our reservations team.
- Email your request to info@citysightseeingbelfast.com
