Just got back from 4 days in Belfast.
We got the Airport bus into the city. £12.50 return (valid for a month- buy at the airport or pay the driver)
Day 1: We did the free walking tour of Belfast. 2 hours long and great for getting your bearing. 11am and 2.30pm each day from outside the City Hall. Tip at the end.
We had a picnic lunch outside the city hall and looked around the exhibition inside (free) and went to see the Titanic memorial.
We stayed at an airbnb in the north of the city, so hiked up to the castle to see the sunset and take in the views.
Day 2: We did the bus tour to the Giants Causeway. 10 hour tour stopping at various castles, harbour villages etc. McComb coaches via tripadvisor £30. A fantastic day out, great guide, 2 hours at Giants Causeway and a pub lunch stop.
Day 3: Victoria Centre viewing deck (free), walk through Queens university, Botanical Gardens (free), Ulster Museum (free).
Lunch at Umi falafel near the university (delicious Lebanese food)
PM Belfast Political tour - conflicting stories walking tour. An interesting concept. You tour the Falls road, with its murals etc with a Republican ex prisoner who tells you about the troubles from his community's point of view. He then passes you through the peace wall where a Unionist meets you (ex British soldier) and takes you down the Shanklin Road and tells you his story of the trouble's from his community's point of view. A fascinating tour, but left me frustrated and depressed at how divided the communities still are. £23 per person
Day 4: Crumlin Road Gaol. Very interesting. £14.50
Lunch at Mumbai 27 in the Cathedral Quarter.
Titanic Museum - very busy but a good afternoon. £24.95
Airport bus back to the airport.
(We booked most of the museums, tours via tripadvisor and got 10% off which saved about £20)