- Queen’s University - Discover Seamus Heaney’s deep connections with the historic Queen’s University where he spent time as both student and teacher and where his poetic life began.
- Lough Neagh - Captured beautifully in Seamus Heaney’s ‘Lough Neagh Sequence’, the largest inland lake in Britain and Ireland offers a fascinating history and heritage on its northern shores.
- Seamus Heaney HomePlace - A traditional Irish pub dating back to 1654 and a regular haunt of the poet. On the way you will enjoy a panoramic view of Seamus Heaney’s South Derry with his beloved Lough Neagh and Lough Beg in full view
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
- Professional photographer guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Drinks
- Gratuities
PLEASE NOTE THE QUOTED PRICE IS PER GROUP OF 2 to 3 Guests.
Follow in the footsteps of the legendary Irish poet and Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney on this private 8-hour tour from Belfast. Discover the work of the great Irish writer as you explore his home county of South Derry, Northern Ireland; visit locations made famous in his poetry; tour the newly opened Seamus Heaney HomePlace museum, and visit Heaney’s resting place in Bellaghy Graveyard.
Whether you’re a Seamus Heaney novice or a scholar of his body of work, this tour will be intimate, moving and arresting in equal measure, delivered with the characteristic humour, knowledge and subtlety of a fellow Bellaghy native.
- Minimum age is 16 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
