Two of Northern Ireland’s most iconic attractions, and you get both of them in a single day from Dublin without any of the faff of public transport or group schedules. Your personal chauffeur collects you from wherever you’re staying in Dublin and heads north in a proper luxury vehicle, with water, Wi-Fi and phone charging ready from the moment you get in.
First stop is the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge - the actual filming location. You’ll walk through original sets including Winterfell and Castle Black, see real costumes, props and weapons used in the show, and yes, you can sit on the Iron Throne. It’s one of those places that genuinely rewards fans and non-fans alike - the scale of the production design up close is something else.
From Banbridge you’ll continue to Belfast’s Titanic Quarter to visit Titanic Belfast, built on the very site where RMS Titanic was designed and launched. The experience spans interactive galleries, full-scale reconstructions of ship interiors and stories about the people who built her. Plan your time inside carefully - both attractions have a lot to take in.
Note that entry tickets to both the Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Titanic Belfast are not included in the tour price, so you’ll need to book those separately before your visit.
Meeting point: Your chauffeur can collect you anywhere in Dublin.
Book your attraction tickets well in advance. The Game of Thrones Studio Tour is one of the most popular visitor attractions in Northern Ireland and timed entry slots sell out weeks ahead, especially at weekends and during school holidays. Get those booked before anything else.
The drive north takes you through some beautiful countryside. The road from Dublin to Banbridge passes through counties Louth and Down, and your chauffeur will know the road well. It’s a comfortable couple of hours, so settle in and enjoy the view rather than rushing to the first stop.
Banbridge to Belfast is only about 30 minutes. That makes the sequencing of the day straightforward - the studio tour in the morning when you’re fresh, then Belfast in the afternoon. The Titanic Quarter itself is worth a wander even before you go inside, with the dock and pump-house visible from outside.
Dress for Belfast weather. Even in summer, Northern Ireland can be changeable - a light waterproof is worth having in your bag when you’re walking between the attraction and the car park in the Titanic Quarter.
If you’re a serious fan of the show, the Banbridge area has other Game of Thrones filming locations nearby, including the Dark Hedges (used as the King’s Road) about 45 minutes further north in County Antrim. Ask your chauffeur about the options if you’d like to build a bit of extra exploration into the day.