Whether you’re looking to improve your knowledge in a certain field of interest or simply want to try a new activity this summer, a tour is a great way to spend your day.
From explorations of the stunning Tyrone countryside to uncovering the hidden gems within Belfast city centre, there’s lots of information to soak in on these tantalising tours.
Here are some of the best tours you can take across Northern Ireland.
9. Donna Fox Tours
A member of the Northern Ireland Tourist Guide Association since 1997, Donna Fox hosts her own tours around Armagh city. The tours are inclusive of every age and ability, making it a perfect choice for anyone conscious about walking extensive distances or on tricky terrain. For more information, go to donnafoxtours.com/tours Photo: Donna Fox Tours via Facebook
10. Crumlin Road Gaol Experience
Known for housing more than 25,000 prisoners since it first opened its doors in 1846, you can now experience the Crumlin Road Gaol in a completely unique way with the tour experience on offer. A self-guided tour, take your time walking through the various wings and communal areas that once housed the most notorious criminals from both near and far. For more information, go to discovernorthernireland.com/crumlin-road-gaol-experience Photo: DiscoverN
11. Men of the Mournes
Men of the Mournes is a walking tour that promises to stretch your imagination and legs as you walk through the rocky paths of the mountain range. With breaks included throughout the walk, the tour is both enjoyable and inspiring, teaching you of the links with CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia as well as the rich history associated with the Mourne Mountains. For more information, go to walkthemournes.com/upcoming-walks Photo: DiscoverNI
12. Giant’s Eye View – North Coast Helicopter Tour
If walking isn’t quite what you fancy, take a helicopter tour of the North Coast instead, spending an hour in the sky as you spot the various tourist hotspots from what is dubbed the Giant’s Eye View. Departing from the City of Derry Airport, your multi-talented pilots will double as tour guides, filling you in on the local knowledge as well as the tales surrounding the unusual sights you see below you. For more information, go to cuttingedgehelicopters.com/sight-seeing-tours Photo: DiscoverNI