12 Belfast Whiskey Tours Worth Flying For

1.McConnell’s Distillery Experience with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 278 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Tour McConnell’s Belfast distillery in the restored A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol. An expert host explains the 1776 brand, shows the distilling process, and pours a welcome drink, five-year whisky, sherry-cask whisky, and new make spirit. Guides such as Sam and Gerald add local character, with a bar and shop afterward.

“Very friendly staff and knowledgeable about the history of the company and of the building. If love Irish whisky you should go and learn about the flagship whisky of belfast, McConnells whisky.”

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2.Titanic Distillers Signature Tour & Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 156 reviews · 1 hour · from $34

Tour Belfast’s restored Titanic Pumphouse with an English-speaking guide such as Brian, Johnny, or Dominique. Learn how the dock machinery worked, follow the building’s change into a working distillery, then taste Irish whiskey and vodka. Allow an hour, wear comfortable shoes, and check in 10 minutes early at Thompson Dock.

“I loved it! Really interesting to not only learn about the distillery process, but also the history of the building and dock area, something I wasn't expecting but thoroughly enjoyed. The guide was excellent, knowledgeable and friendly. I'd definitely recommend.”

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3.McConnell’s Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 1 hour · from $22Best value

Tour McConnell’s Distillery in the restored A-Wing of Crumlin Road Gaol with guides such as Sam, Amanda, Aisling, and Connor. Hear how a Belfast whisky brand founded in 1776 returned to production, see the modern distilling operation, and taste McConnell’s 5 Year, Sherry Cask, and New Make whiskies if your option includes the tasting.

“Had a fantastic time on the McConnell Distillery tour! The experience was really well put together, but what made it stand out was our guide, Sam. She was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the distillery and its history.”

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4.Titanic Distillers Premium Tour and Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 2 hours · from $54

Spend two hours at Thompson Dock and Titanic Distillers, descending 66 steps into the dry dock where Titanic last rested on dry land. An English-speaking guide such as Brian, Johnny, Callum, or Dominica leads you through Belfast’s shipbuilding past and returning whiskey trade, followed by premium whiskey, vodka, and a cocktail.

“Really informative and kept it interesting, thanks for a good tour Callum. Nice tasting of the whiskey/vodka and again informative. Shame the weather wasn’t better for going down into the dry dock. Highly recommend”

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5.Explore & Taste: Distillery Tour at Titanic Distillers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Spend about an hour inside Belfast’s old Thompson Dock pumphouse with a guide such as Johno and the Titanic Distillers team. You’ll trace the building’s dockside past, see how spirits are made, and finish with a sensory tasting of award-winning Irish whiskey, vodka, and possibly a cocktail. The small group is capped at 15.

“This distillery visit was wonderful. The staff were kind and knowledgeable. It was the perfect combo of information about the location and docks, and whiskey making. This is a must do while in Belfast.”

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6.Titanic Museum and Whiskey Distillery Exploration with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $130

Spend about four hours in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter with a guide, touring Titanic Belfast, the SS Nomadic, and Titanic Distillers at Thompson Dock. Guides such as Petra, Marty, Shirley, and Nicky have added local stories and historical detail. Whiskey tasting is included, but expect plenty of walking over cobbles, stairs, and uneven ground.

“Titanic - It is definitely an ‘experience’ more than a museum. VERY well done! Whiskey - Fun tour included history of unique building and tasting. Our guide for both, Petra, was wonderful. She’s knowledgeable and thoughtful and made sure we received the best tours possible. No rushing and some extra stops too!”

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7.Private Tour – Causeway, Castles & Whiskey Tour – Game of Thrones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Adrian of Hound of Ulster Tours takes your group of up to four from Belfast along the Antrim Coast to Carrickfergus Castle, Torr Head, the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, and Bushmills Distillery. Expect a flexible day with hotel pickup, coastal views, castle visits, and local stories in English.

“Highly recommend a private tour such as the one provided by Adrian. No waiting, get picked up from your hotel and can adjust the tour to match your needs (within reason). Not only that, but if you get someone like Adrian, your tour guide is friendly, knowledgeable, understanding and up for a chat and a laugh. We thoroughly enjoyed our day out in the Irish countryside, despite the cold (which Adrian happily resolved with the heating in the car)!”

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8.Belfast Giant’s Causeway and Titanic Distillery Whiskey Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 8 hours · from $74

Travel from Belfast to Dunluce Castle, the Giant’s Causeway, and the Dark Hedges before touring Titanic Distillers in the Old Pumphouse at Thompson Dock. Your English-speaking guide shares local stories, while the $74 price covers transport, attraction entry, and whiskey tasting. Noel and Quiggs are among the guides praised for their humor and clear commentary.

“Really informative trip with plenty of different stops at photo points along the way to the Giants Causeway and back. The guide was really friendly and clear on instructions as to meeting points and times at all the locations.”

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9.VIP Skip-the Line Titanic Museum and Whiskey Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 11 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $128

Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide exploring Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic, Thompson Dock, and the old Pumphouse. Guides such as Nicola, Nicky, Fiona, and Brian have made this tour personal and lively, while the final tasting introduces award-winning Irish spirits, including whiskey and vodka.

“The tour was fabulous. Nicky was our guide. She was very well spoken, knowledgeable, & helpful. Thanks to her, after our tour, we were able to find ALL 6 of the Glass of Thrones. Brian was our whiskey tasting guide. He was funny, helpful, & knowledgeable. We learned so much!”

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10.Giant’s Causeway and Whisky Distillery tasting tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $74

Leave Belfast at 9:15 am for Dunluce Castle, two hours at Giant's Causeway, the Dark Hedges, and a guided tasting at Titanic Distillers in Thompson Dock. Your air-conditioned coach, guide, attraction admission, and distillery experience are covered. The day lasts about nine hours and is offered in English.

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11.The Single Cask Whiskey Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $68

Meet Sam above Hearth Bar on Belfast’s Upper Newtownards Road for five single-cask, single-malt whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, and around the world. He starts with a dram, then guides you through whiskey appreciation before revealing the original spirit behind the tasting. Groups are capped at seven.

“Sam was a great host, interesting and very knowledgeable. We tasted 5 excellent whiskies and had an excellent evening. Highly recommend.”

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12.Giants causeway Irish castles & whiskey, Game of thrones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day

Travel by private executive vehicle from Belfast with a qualified English-speaking guide, visiting Carrickfergus Castle, Torr Head viewpoints, Giant's Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges. Adrian has provided especially flexible tours, with custom stops and pacing for groups of up to four.

“This tour was great! Adrian was very accommodating despite us booking last minute and he customized the tour to our group’s interests.”

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