Wheelchair Accessible Northern Ireland & Donegal Tour – 7-Day Itinerary
Explore the best of Northern Ireland and Donegal on this 7-day wheelchair-accessible tour, designed for comfort, inclusion, and unforgettable experiences. From the Game of Thrones Studio Tour and Titanic Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway, Derry’s historic walls, and the wild beauty of Malin Head and Glenveagh National Park—this tour is tailored for wheelchair users and their companions. Enjoy accessible vehicles, inclusive attractions, and expert local drivers with Accessibility Tours Ireland

Example Itinerary
Day 1 – Dublin to Belfast via Game of Thrones Studio Tour & Hillsborough Castle
Pickup: 9:00 AM – Dublin Hotel
First Stop:
🎬 Game of Thrones Studio Tour (Banbridge)
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Drive Time: ~1 hr 15 mins
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Duration: 2–2.5 hours
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Notes: Fully wheelchair accessible with accessible restrooms and cafe.
Lunch Stop:
🍽️ Hillsborough Village or Hillsborough Castle Café
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Drive Time: 20 mins
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Duration: 1 hour
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Notes: Both options have good accessibility and charming surroundings.
Afternoon:
🏰 Hillsborough Castle & Gardens
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Notes: Fully wheelchair accessible house; garden paths partially accessible.
Final Leg:
🚐 Drive to Belfast Hotel
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Drive Time: 30–40 mins
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Arrive: Around 4:30 PM
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Evening at leisure
Day 2 – Exploring Belfast: Black Cab Tour & Titanic Experience
Morning:
🖤 Black Cab Tour (Political & Cultural History)
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Pickup: 9:00 AM from hotel
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Duration: ~1.5 hours
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Notes: Some cab companies have wheelchair-accessible vehicles—pre-booking essential.
🛍️ Free time in Belfast City Centre
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Suggestions: Visit Victoria Square (accessible shopping), or enjoy a stroll and a coffee.
Lunch:
🍽️ City Centre – Options near Titanic Quarter (e.g., Cast & Crew Café – accessible)
Afternoon:
🚢 Titanic Belfast Experience
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Duration: 2 hours
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Notes: Fully wheelchair accessible with lifts, accessible toilets, and tactile displays.
Return:
🚐 Driver not required after Titanic drop-off—short accessible taxi ride back to hotel if needed.
Day 3 – Belfast to Derry via the Causeway Coast
Pickup: 9:00 AM – Belfast Hotel
First Stop:
🌳 The Dark Hedges
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Drive Time: 1 hr 15 mins
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Duration: 30 mins
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Notes: Path is uneven; viewing possible from vehicle or accessible surface nearby.
🌉 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge Viewing Point
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Drive Time: 30 mins
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Duration: 30 mins
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Notes: Rope bridge is not wheelchair accessible, but viewing area is accessible with help.
🌋 Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre
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Drive Time: 20 mins
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Notes: Fully accessible Visitor Centre. Accessible bus to the stones (with ramps).
🥃 Optional Stop: Old Bushmills Distillery
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Duration: 1 hour
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Notes: Wheelchair-accessible tour available on request (pre-booking essential).
🏛️ Mussenden Temple (Viewpoint Only)
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Drive Time: 35 mins
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Duration: 30 mins
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Notes: Terrain at temple is limited for wheelchairs, but viewpoint from car park is scenic.
Final Drive:
🚐 Derry Hotel – Arrive around 5:00 PM
Day 4 – Discover Derry: Walls, Museums & Murals
Start: 9:30 AM – Local touring with minimal driving
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🏰 Derry City Walls (partially accessible – best at the gates and flat stretches)
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🖼️ Tower Museum – Duration: 1 hour (accessible lifts and exhibitions)
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🎨 Bogside Murals Walking/Driving Tour – 45 mins
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🕊️ Museum of Free Derry – Duration: 1 hour (fully accessible)
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🎥 Derry Girls Mural & Guildhall Visit – Duration: 45 mins
Lunch: 🍽️ Quaywest or Warehouse No.1 (both accessible)
Evening: Free time in Derry city
Day 5 – Inishowen Peninsula & Malin Head Adventure
Pickup: 9:00 AM – Derry Hotel
🌊 Scenic Drive via Mamore Gap (views from van)
🧭 Malin Head – Ireland’s Most Northerly Point
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Drive Time: 1.5 hours
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Duration: 45 mins
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Notes: Some trails uneven, but viewpoint near parking is accessible.
🎬 Star Wars Filming Locations – Photo Stops
🏡 Doagh Famine Village
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Notes: Staff accommodate wheelchair users; accessible with some assistance.
Lunch Stop: 🍽️ The Rusty Nail or McGrory’s Culdaff (both offer accessibility)
Return: Drive back to Derry (1 hour)
Day 6 – Rugged Donegal Day Tour
Pickup: 9:00 AM – Derry or Donegal Town (if relocated)
🏰 Glenveagh Castle & National Park
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Drive Time: 1.5 hours
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Duration: 2 hours
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Notes: Wheelchair shuttle available to castle. Limited terrain in gardens.
🧵 Heritage Town of Ardara
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Optional stop for lunch and local craft shopping (access varies by shop)
🥃 Slieve League Distillery Tour (Ardara)
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Duration: 1 hour
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Notes: Accessible tour route available.
⛰️ Optional drive toward Slieve League cliffs (viewpoint only)
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Notes: Viewing point is semi-accessible—terrain varies.
Return to Donegal or overnight stay nearby
Day 7 – Donegal to Dublin via Belleek, Enniskillen & Newgrange
Pickup: 9:00 AM
🏺 Belleek Pottery Visitor Centre
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Drive Time: 1 hour
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Duration: 45 mins
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Notes: Fully accessible
🏰 Enniskillen Castle
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Drive Time: 1 hour
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Duration: 1 hour
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Notes: Accessibility throughout most exhibitions; lifts available.
🌄 Newgrange Visitor Centre (Brú na Bóinne)
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Drive Time: 2 hours
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Duration: 1.5 hours
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Notes: Visitor Centre fully accessible. Access to the tomb itself limited, but full virtual reality and model experience provided.
🚐 Final Leg: Drive to Dublin Hotel
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Drive Time: 1 hour
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Arrival around 6:00 PM
🌟 Important Accessibility Notes:
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Some sites (like rope bridge, dark hedges) have limited terrain access but still offer photo/viewing opportunities.
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Distilleries and museums should be pre-booked to ensure accessible tour slots.
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Accessible restrooms are available at most major stops.
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All driving routes are optimized for comfort, with regular stops and scenic drives.
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