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Northern Ireland Destination Guide

The top things to do in Northern Ireland

Travel Inspiration for Your Northern Ireland Vacation

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Welcome to Northern Ireland! As your Celtic Experts, we’re here to introduce you to the vibrant local restaurants, top sights and best places to stay on your vacation to Northern Ireland. From perfectly-planned guided tours to custom travel packages, we can’t wait to share the traditional experiences of our homelands with you.

Explore the best places to eat, see and stay in Northern Ireland

  • Titanic Museum
  • Giant’s Causeway
  • Londonderry Walking Tour
  • Local Food Tours
  • Street Art
  • Historical Murals
  • Bushmills Distillery
  • Irish Whiskey
  • Jawbox Gin
  • Peace Wall
Titanic Museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Belfast

Northern Ireland’s capital, Belfast, is booming. The city is best known for the era of the ‘Troubles’ and the birthplace of the Titanic, but now wandering through the modern day downtown it is truly hard to believe its past. From the famous political murals that pepper the streets, to modern day artists now displaying their work it makes for a great stop for the culture chasers. Belfast's streets are also packed with amazing restaurants, pubs and shops beaming with personality and pride, perfect for any trip to Northern Ireland.

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Walking Tour in Londonderry, Northern Ireland

Derry~Londonderry & the Northeast

The second-largest city in Northern Ireland holds a rich and diverse history behind the fortified walls that surround it. Londonderry, or ‘Derry’ as some locals call it, will bring the past to life with its 17th-century architecture, iconic castles and ancient weaponry. The surrounding counties of Down and Antrim boast incredible coastline scenery, natural phenomena and are filled with legends of giant-sized proportions that make this a top spot to visit.

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Northern Ireland’s Causeway, Glens & Lakelands Destination Guide

Northern Ireland’s Causeway, Glens & Lakelands

From the rugged coast and shady glens to the rural towns, villages and glittering lakelands, there’s natural beauty, kinetic energy, history and heritage in abundance throughout this region of Northern Ireland. Experience echoes of its rich, natural past through the age-old traditional practices of breadmaking, farming and distilling. See why the region is called Game of Thrones territory and delve into a legend of giant-sized proportions by following the basalt footsteps of the mythical Finn McCool at the Giant’s Causeway.

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Top Northern Ireland Vacations

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Catherines Collection in Ireland and Scotland

Meet Catherine Reilly

As the head of our Brendan team, Catherine has been making friends with the Celtic community for over 35 years so she's learned a thing or two about where to go and what to do in Ireland and Scotland. Check out her own personally hand-crafted collection of all the can't-miss experiences you can have too.

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