Overnight in Belfast

[trrn2016]

We are looking at a cruise in May, 2024 that has an overnight stay in Belfast. How easy is it to get from the port to downtown?  If you use tour groups, is there several places to visit in the area? Have never been to the British Isles. Thanks so much

[gumshoe958]

The port’s a 10-15 minute drive from the city centre. It’s in a fairly grim industrial area with very limited public transport so a cab is probably best (although your cruise line may well run a free or cheap shuttle).

 

Belfast is a relative newcomer to mass tourism thanks to its troubled recent past. But things have changed rapidly, it’s now a vibrant modern city and the Titanic Experience is brilliantly done and an absolute must see.

 

Also there are very good taxi or HOHO bus tours that’ll explain the city’s divided history and show you its famous murals.

And if you’re into Game of Thrones, there are all sorts of trails and tours you can take as it was filmed in Belfast and around Northern Ireland.

Oh, and if you’re there on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday there’s St George’s Market for gifts and nice food.

 

Further afield look for organised tours to the Giants Causeway which is truly spectacular.

 

Edited February 9, 2023 by gumshoe958