mamalovestraveling Posted February 25, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hello, I am inquiring about a private tour in Belfast to see the Giant Causeway and because we want to cross the rope bridge and group tours do not offer that. I was told that that is no longer possible because you now have to pre book a certain time to cross the bridge and the private tour organizer cannot guarantee the time slot. Have you used anyone in the last year (since they implemented pre booking the time slot) that can guarantee the crossing when organizing a private tour? Also we would like to drive along the coast way or parts of it, since this is another reason we are paying for a private tour. Yet again, they say they cannot do that. We are willing to pay a little extra even though group tours are so much cheaper. Maybe we have not found the right company yet. Any recommendations you can share? Thanks, Yv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob++ Posted February 25, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 25, 2018 It seems that accredited tours with 15+ in the group can pre-book. Everyone else has to book when they get there (and pay £7.00) to be given a one-hour slot. They do say, and TA confirms, that getting there early avoids a wait. If the wait is longer, and some people at peak times had to wait three hours, you could go down the coast and come back in your time-slot. I would have thought that a private tour would be able to work round the rules. Maybe you could just try some more to see what they say. Two at random from Google: http://www.cityandcausewaytours.com/index.html http://www.mybelfastchauffeur.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy Posted February 25, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Hello, I am inquiring about a private tour in Belfast to see the Giant Causeway and because we want to cross the rope bridge and group tours do not offer that. I was told that that is no longer possible because you now have to pre book a certain time to cross the bridge and the private tour organizer cannot guarantee the time slot. Have you used anyone in the last year (since they implemented pre booking the time slot) that can guarantee the crossing when organizing a private tour? Also we would like to drive along the coast way or parts of it, since this is another reason we are paying for a private tour. Yet again, they say they cannot do that. We are willing to pay a little extra even though group tours are so much cheaper. Maybe we have not found the right company yet. Any recommendations you can share? Thanks, Yv We’re using City and Causeway Tours in July. They will customize their offerings to suit the customer, so they may be able to help. I have found the owner, Alister, to be very responsive and easy to work with. Here’s the website: http://www.cityandcausewaytours.com Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTJtraveller Posted February 25, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 25, 2018 We’re using City and Causeway Tours in July. They will customize their offerings to suit the customer, so they may be able to help. I have found the owner, Alister, to be very responsive and easy to work with. Here’s the website: http://www.cityandcausewaytours.com Sent from my iPad using Forums I second Alister at City and Causeways. While foregoing crossing the bridge was initially a disappointment, there is So much to see and do and so very little time it was ok we didn’t cross it. Alister was able to take us along the coast where no tour bus could go. His Mercedes sprinter was immaculate and it was a wonderful action packed tour for four of us. Highly recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamalovestraveling Posted February 25, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Thanks for the feedback! I emailed them (City and Causeway) already, but never heard back. I will try it again. Our son really wants to cross the bridge...he has been talking about it ever since he saw the pics/videos.... Hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsrdsrdsr Posted February 25, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 25, 2018 I don't understand the bit about "can't drive along the coast" - they're public roads. They can drive where they want. I'd give up on this lot and try other companies. And as Bob pointed out further up, if you go to Carrick-a-Rede first, you can book your ticket; if it is too early, Giant's Causeway is only 8 miles down the coast so you can go there and come back at your appointed time. I would presume, but I don't know, that if they offer you a slot 2 hours ahead you can ask for one 3 hours ahead or four hours ahead, if you wish. The coast road goes directly past both attractions - you aren't going out of your way to drop in at Carrick-a-Rede on your way to Giant's Causeway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trosebery Posted February 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2018 We went with Odyssey Coach Tours last August on their "Extra Leg Room" minibus (max 19 people) and had time to cross the rope bridge: https://odysseycoachtours.co.uk/giants-causeway-tours/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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