Private Game of Thrones Tour: Experience Westeros with Hodor's Stand-in
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29 Ratings
Causeway Coast and Glens
Embark on a private Game of Thrones tour with Hodor's stand-in and explore the stunning filming locations of Westeros. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and visit off-the-beaten-track sites. Book now!
Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Caves of Cushendun - 2 filming locations
  • Torr Head - Travel the ‘Rocky Road’
  • Murlough Bay and Fair Head - Numerous filming locations with views across ‘The Narrow Sea’ to Scotland
  • Murlough Bay and Fair Head - Numerous film locations
  • Larrybane Quarry - 2 filming locations
  • Ballintoy Harbour - Numerous filming locations
  • Ballintoy - Lunch
  • Giant’s Causeway - Not a filming location but extremely photogenic basalt columns created by a resident Giant/volcanic activity (delete as necessary)
    (Free public access beside the visitor centre. Fee charged to enter the via the centre)
  • Bregagh Road - Filming location
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Professional guide and driver
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Parking Fees
  • Entrance Fees
Additional Information

2020 Travellers’ Choice Award ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
…recognized among the top 10% of global tours

Get a unique experience with ‘Hodor’ on the Game of Thrones ® tour!

Your local guide and driver, Flip, played Hodor’s double in ‘The Door‘ and ‘The Mountain‘ in ‘Oathbreaker‘ and ‘The Winds of Winter‘, Season 6. He’ll share inside stories and tidbits from his time on set.

This exclusive Game of Thrones ® locations tour exhibits the fascinating land of Westeros®. The tour accentuates the naturally cinematic appeal of this stunning coastal region.

Explore the most breathtaking, less-trodden filming locations. This privately conducted tour in the open countryside lets you explore spots that bigger tour groups can’t reach. With Ballycastle as the starting point, less time is spent on transit between locations.

Join this tour to stand on the exact locations where some of the most memorable scenes were shot. Take a look at the places where the cast, a myriad of crew members, and support staff created their magic.

  • Booster (for kids over 3 years old) seats are available.
Location
GIANT TOURS IRELAND
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Coachkris
Nov 5, 2023
Flip is a MUST for GoT fans or people who just enjoy good people. - My wife and I have done GoT tours in other parts of the world, but NONE compare to our day with Flip. In the beginning I was worried he would become annoyed with my nerd level questions, but much to our surprise, Flip was dialed in with his excitement of the show and the area. Our group was small (3 people, me, my wife and my friend Todd). We went places the "big tours" could not. Saw things they would never get to and had the time of our lives! Flip would drive us to a location, pull out the iPad, show us a scene from the show and it would actual location would be right in front of our eyes! The trees were the same, the rocks were the same and you felt like you were in the show (without the death and ale and nudity). My wife and I had the opportunity to wear real show used jewelry (Queen of the North crown and Hand of the King pin). Ultimately the best part was spending the day with Flip. He is a gem of a fella and I would spend the day with him anywhere in the world if the opportunity ever arrises. Flip was the "secret sauce" of our experience and we hated to see it end. If you're thinking about doing a GoT tour in Northern Ireland, this tour with Flip is a no brainer. Cheers!
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Jkswarthout
Oct 27, 2023
The Ultimate Game of Thrones Tour! Flip is a gem and we loved every minute together!!! - Flip picked us up from our hotel in Belfast. We are all HUGE G.O.T fans but my husband and our friend remember every episode. Flip’s knowledge of GOT and Northern Ireland was amazing. The guys had the best time talking through all the scenes with Flip. Before we got out of the car, Flip would show us the scene from the episode which made the tour 100% times better than if we had been on a bus tour. It was trailered just for us. We eat lunch at a pub in BallyCally We highly recommend this tour with Flip for couples, families, kids, or colleagues. We travel a lot and this was by far the best tour we have ever been on. Flip’s kindness is still making me smile as I wrote this!
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Janakn
Sep 19, 2023
Seven star experience with 'HODOR' - Flip/Hodor brings GOT to life. You see a cave, a beach, a mound, some steps or a walkway. BUT Flip explained the shot, the scene and showed us the actual clips shot at the spot. WOW it would have been pretty drab but we hung onto his every word and got transported back to GOT. SEVEN STAR GENTLE GIANT we love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Y8605ovmikem
Sep 11, 2023
Best day Ever! Highly Recommended - This was truly a wonderful, magical day. I was so looking forward to a Game of Thrones tour and Flip did not disappoint!! It was even better than I could have imagined. My family was a party of five and two did not watch Game of Thrones but the tour did not disappoint them and in fact they are going to watch it now! Flip is so friendly and so knowledgeable. He definitely went above and beyond. The landscape was so breathtaking and Flip did such a good job setting the scene for each spot we saw. I learned so much from this tour. Definitely take this tour! I will surely book another tour with Flip when we come back to Ireland. I am going to tell everyone I know to book a tour with Flip. This was more than a tour it was a wonderful adventure!!
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Lunaleo2
Aug 19, 2023
Wonderful family day on GOT tour with Flip! - My family (two adults and two children ages 7 and 9) just finished the most wonderful day with Flip Robinson on his Game of Thrones tour! I could not be more grateful that Flip was our guide! Not only did we spend the day visiting iconic and memorable scenes from the Game of Thrones series, but we saw the most beautiful and stunning landscapes across Northern Ireland. I was worried that my kids would be bored, but Flip is the most wonderful human being who accommodated us, took his time with us, and personalized our trip to meet everyone's needs - and needless to say, we all had a blast! There is something for everyone on this tour, even if you haven't seen Game of Thrones (as my kids have not), and Flip makes the entire trip so enjoyable with his knowledge of the show and the landscape, and his hospitality! We laughed and learned and had the best day ever. We will all be talking about this tour, and our friend Flip, for days to come! I highly recommend this tour with Flip! You won't be disappointed! It's worth every penny!
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Lisas4699
Jul 27, 2023
Best Day Ever! - I treated myself to this tour for my 50th and it didn’t disappoint. In fact, it was the highlight of my entire trip! Flip picked me up from my AB&B in Belfast, and right away I knew he was just the coolest of dudes. As a solo traveler, Flip put me at ease right away with his genuine nature and great sense of humor. I couldn’t wait to hear his GOT stories-- not only his experience actually being on the set, but his vast knowledge of the GOT series and the filming locations. What I got, was so much more. Flip is 6’7” giant with heart of gold and an incredible gift of storytelling. I felt like I was truly on an adventure as we traversed the Causeway highway zipping around the large tour groups and easily pulling over for a cup of coffee, a hidden cave, or a majestically gorgeous vista with a view that will no doubt end up in a frame in my house upon my return. At one point, I realized I had easily been smiling and laughing for hours. I loved every minute -- eating fish and chips on a dock while being side-eyed by hungry ravens, learning about geology and Irish mythology, and having the best conversations about everything and nothing all along the way. Flip's great care and attention throughout the day will make you feel like royalty, even if you don’t get a chance to wear Sansa’s crown, like I did. Yes, this private tour is a bit more pricey than other GOT tours, but trust me, it’s Worth. Every. Penny. Come on, it's Westeros and Flip. You can't get any better! Thanks, Flip-- you’re the best! I can’t wait to return!
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Trail26388837803
Jul 17, 2023
This Is More Than Just A Tour It Is A Fabulous Experience - The most wonderful experience is to spend the day with Flip on his Game of Thrones tour. He is extremely knowledgeable about all the filming sites and has other information and stories to tell. But that is not all. He is very knowledgeable about the geography and geology of the area, so you really learn about the environment in many different areas of Northern Ireland. He is extremely intelligent, thoughtful, easy-going and friendly. This is more than just a tour, it is is a well-rounded experience. Thank you so much Flip. We enjoyed the tour, the information and your company. Looking forward to sharing the experience with our friends and family.
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Jant346
Apr 27, 2023
Higly recommended - awesome - Brillant! what a day! Flip is a font of knowledge about GOT and Ireland and much more. He is amazing so passionate about Ireland and GOT. Such a lovely man and nothing is too much trouble. Off road to chase the dolphins!! not on the tour schedule but he did it. I can't recommed him enough. Yeah go book a cheaper tour and you won't see the places Flip takes you to on a coach trip. Plus all the information about GOT filming etc - priceless. Worth every penny . Flip will tailor things for you (unlike a coach tour) Honestly - my parents were from Northern Ireland and I've done the coast road many times. Knew all the places GOT was filmed. We could have done it ourselves but wouldn't have had the same experience . Do one of Flips tours you won't regret it.
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Curtist411
Dec 16, 2022
An amazing experience! - My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of spending a day with Flip on a private tour exploring Northern Ireland and visiting many landmarks/filming locations from the Game of Thrones series. Flip's knowledge and passion shines through and his warm and extremely friendly personality ensures that the conversation flows at all stages of the day, which makes the experience even better as we chatted about movies/TV, books and music almost as if we've been life-long friends. This tour was extra special for us as I was actually planning to propose, Flip helped to (secretly) cater this by assisting with locations and being extremely supportive/excited! We're thrilled that we got to share this moment with Flip as I'm sure we'll treasure it for the rest of our lives. We are looking forward to coming back to do the other tour at some point in the near future. Don't hesitate to spend a day with Flip; You will not regret it! Thanks for an unforgettable experience!
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Kim
Sep 25, 2022
Awesome Day! - We spent an incredible day with Flip and loved every minute of it. From the initial booking of our reservation (almost a year in advance) to the last minute add on of a hotel pick up to the hugs at the end of the day - all was top notch. Flip regaled us with stories of his experience as a stand in on Game of Thrones - showing us so many film locations and corresponding clips it really made it come alive. He also took us to many spots that the big coaches certainly can't reach and drove us along roads to see spectacular views of the coastal area. He was patient when I asked to stop and take pictures so many times and made sure to take us to the best spots with the best views. His knowledge of the area and the understanding of the science on how many of the places came to be was fascinating. We visited the rope bridge and also the Giant's Causeway. A full day that was truly spectacular. Highly recommend engaging Flip as your private guide when in this area.
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