Belfast Christmas Markets

United Kingdom

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  • Escape to the historic city of Belfast and discover its Christmas markets on this 3-night city break.
  • Stay in a centrally located hotel for easy access to some of Belfast’s top highlights.
  • Immerse yourself at the Titanic Belfast Museum & learn more about the most famous ship in the world. 
  • Enjoy plenty of free time to discover the city or go Christmas shopping with tips from our local guide.

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Your Guided Christmas Markets Holiday To Belfast

Discover the Christmas markets of Belfast and learn more about the capital of Northern Ireland on this 3-night guided holiday. We’ll see the city’s highlights on a panoramic coach, learn about Belfast’s shipbuilding industry and we’ll uncover the stories and the fateful journey of The Titanic, at the Belfast interactive museum. We’ll have plenty of time to relax, sample the local delights at the Christmas stalls and take in the festive atmosphere. Your local guide will be on hand to give recommendations to suit your interests or you can enjoy some of our optional excursions, such as the famous Black Cab Tours of Belfast or Joint Falls/Shankill walking tour.

Trip Itinerary

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Activity Level: Leisurely

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Depart for Belfast

Travel to Belfast

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Join us to experience Belfast’s own glittering Christmas Markets! This morning, meet with your expert guide in Dublin city centre, for your three-night trip to Belfast.

Details of pick up point in Dublin and final timing will be advised closer to departure date. Estimated start time is 09:30am.

Travelling by coach, we make our way to Belfast.

If you are departing from Glasgow, you will be met on arrival at Belfast Airport.

Belfast Panoramic tour

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On arrival we’ll take in the highlights of Belfast on a panoramic tour, passing the city’s famous sites. We’ll drive past the Albert Memorial Clock Tower, one of Belfast’s best-known landmarks and Ireland’s answer to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, plus the Grand Opera House, City Hall, The Crown Bar and the Botanic Gardens.

Walk to the Christmas Markets

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After our arrival we’ll drop our luggage at the hotel and enjoy a short orientation walking tour to the Christmas Markets, located at the grounds of the Belfast City Hall. Here you will have free time to experience the Christmas Markets and make your way back to the hotel for check in.

The rest of your day is at leisure to further explore the Christmas Markets and do some shopping. Your guide will be happy to assist with information and provide recommendations for local activities.

Breakfast at your hotel is included every day during your tour.

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Titanic Experience

Titanic Tour

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This morning we’ll depart the hotel by coach and transfer back in time to one of the most world-famous stories of all, the Titanic Experience! Discover more of this historic site and of the original ship’s construction, taking a self-guided journey through the nine large galleries and interactive exhibitions. Here we uncover the true story of the world-famous Titanic ocean liner, from her conception and launch to the famous maiden voyage and final place in history. After your exploration of the Titanic story, we’ll transfer back to the hotel.

At Leisure

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Your afternoon is at leisure to enjoy your surroundings. Your guide will be happy to make some suggestions for local entertainment options. There is plenty of time to further explore the Christmas Markets, with a selection of international food, handmade crafts, yuletide drinks and glittering lights. It’s time to pull out the Christmas jumper and start getting into the festive season!

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At Leisure

Discover Belfast at Your Own Pace

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Today is a day of leisure for exploring independently. Take time to enjoy some of the highlights of Belfast and perhaps learn more about Belfast’s history by taking a Black Cab tour, your guide will be happy to help you to see if it is possible to book this option locally, subject to availability.

Shop till you drop! Enjoy your free time to wander and explore the opportunities Belfast has to offer, from designer shopping in Victoria Square Shopping Centre, to St Georges Market for some sweet treats, handmade crafts, antiques and more. Enjoy a final evening in the Christmas Markets trying some of the tasty food varieties on offer.

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Return to Home

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After breakfast, check out from your hotel and depart for Dublin’s fair city. 

Arrive back into Dublin in the afternoon and say goodbye to your new friends, with fond memories of your visit to Belfast and its Christmas Markets.

*Glasgow - Depart for Belfast Airport for your return flight home with fond memories of your Christmas Market trip in Belfast.

* We aim to operate your tour itinerary according to the format shown. Occasionally, local conditions and unexpected events may result in adjustments to the planned schedule. We kindly ask for your understanding and flexibility in the event of any changes

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