Menu of Tours

Celebrate the delicious local food & drinks along the Antrim Coast Road & Glens,
part of the world-famous Causeway Coastal Route. 

Guided Coach Tours       Private Chauffeur Driven Tours     Self Drive Tours

 

Full Day Food Tours & Experiences

Signature Full Day Food Tour

Food Tour & Giants Causeway Visit

Food Tour & Attraction Visit

Food Tour & Jenny Bristow Cookery Demonstration

Food Tour & Carving & Campfire

Food Tour & Distillery/Brewery Visit

Food Tour & Blacksmith Visit

Food Tour & Scullion Hurls Workshop Economusée Visit

Guided Walk & Food Tour

Guided Run & Food Tour

Paddle Boarding & Food Tour

Food Tour & Specialist Farm Tour

 

Half Day Food Tours & Experiences

Half Day Food Tour

Half Day Whitehead Guided Walk & Food Tastings

Half Day Family Food Tour

Enjoy this stunning part of the Causeway Coastal Route, stopping off at several venues in Ballygally, Glenarm, Carnlough & Cushendun (Visiting Two Game of Thrones® Doors on the journey).  A warm welcome showcasing their local food & drinks. Relax and hear light commentary and stories on the journey, gasp at breath-taking views, and a few tasting surprises on board.

Our final stop will be the Giants Causeway, considered one of the natural wonders of the world, the Causeway is formed by more than 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns that were created by volcanic activity 60 million years ago. The Giant’s Causeway is reputed to be the walkway used by Finn McCool, the legendary Irishman who fought Scottish giant Benandonner to steal the most beautiful girl in the highlands. A personal guide will join us from Dalriada Kingdom Tours.

 

Choose from: Private Chauffeur Driven Tour (Car or Coach) or Self-Drive Tour Itinerary.

Dr David Hume will guide you on a journey to enjoy an Ulster Scots Heritage trail, incorporating significant points of interest from Carrickfergus, Ballycarry, Larne, Glenarm and Cullybackey. A Traditional Piper will welcome you ‘hame’ to enjoy your Ulster Scots Dinner in the setting of Scottish built 17th Ballygally Castle. Steeped in history, retire for the night, in comfort before your local produce breakfast the next morning.

Ballygally-Ballygally Castle 10:00am
Our meeting point at Ballygally Castle with ‘Tay’, Scones & ‘Shortbreid’ accompanied by the James Orr ‘Tay’ Poem before boarding your luxury coach for the journey ahead.

Carrickfergus
Saint Nicholas’ Church

Boneybefore
Jackson Cottage & US Rangers Centre

(not available until Summer 2019)

Ballycarry
Templecorran Cementary

Larne
Views of Olderfleet Castle, Princess Victoria Memorial & Chaine Tower

Larne
The Prom Café lunch, a neighbour overlooking to Scotland

Glenarm
Saint Patrick’s Church & Friary

Cullybackey
Arthur Cottage

Ballygally
Ballygally Castle welcomes you ‘hame’ to check into your room, with free time to then be welcomed by the Piper, ‘wee dram’ & Ulster Scots Dinner, Overnight Stay & Breakfast (optional)

Enjoy an amzing day all about Northern Ireland Food.  A Food Tour in the morning on this stunning part of the Causeway Coastal Route, stopping off at several venues, who will welcome you and will be showcasing their local food & drinks. Relax and hear light commentary and stories on the journey, gasp at breath-taking views, and a few tasting surprises on board.  In the afternoon, join Ireland’s Food Ambassador for a unique cookery event at her home & cookery school, nestled in the rolling green countryside outside the village of Cullybackey.  The studio kitchen is the epitome of rustic charm.  An ‘on Arrival Reception’ followed by a themed demonstration and the opportunity to sample all the dishes cooked.

Choose from: Private Chauffeur Driven Tour (Car or Coach)

Whitehead- The Bank House

Experience  a unique deli breakfast, celebrating all things local vs international.

Ballygally- Ballygally Castle

A spiriting experience & experts in food provenance, Northern Ireland themed Breakfast Tapas & Gin tasting awaits you, with time to explore the Castle built in 1625 or admire the beach by foot.

Glenarm-  Glenarm Castle Estate Walled Gardens & Tea Rooms

An organic, global award-winning food selection, encased by a unique walled garden. (Walled Garden open March to October, Glenarm Castle trail replaces garden access during November, January & February, weather & estate management permitting).

Cushendun-  Mary McBride’s & The Little Black Door

A final toast to the coast & food taster to seal the experience, and admire one of Ireland’s smallest pubs.

Cullybackey- Jenny Bristow Cookery Experience

Join Ireland’s Food Ambassador for a unique cookery event at her home & cookery school, nestles in the rolling green countryside outside the village of Cullybackey.  The studio kitchen is the epitome of rustic charm.  An ‘On Arrival Reception’ – followed by a themed demonstration & the opportunity to sample all the dishes cooked.

A day of appreciation of Northern Ireland Foods & Drinks, a Food Tour in the morning on this stunning part of the Causeway Coastal Route, stopping off at several venues, who will welcome you and will be showcasing their local food & drinks. Relax and hear light commentary and stories on the journey and enjoy the breath-taking views.  In the afternoon, take a journey to your choice of Gin, Whiskey or Beer & Ale Distillery.

Choose from: Private Chauffeur Driven Tour (Car or Coach)

Whitehead- The Bank House

Experience a unique deli breakfast, celebrating all things local vs international.

Ballygally- Ballygally Castle

A spiriting experience & experts in food provenance, Northern Ireland themed Breakfast Tapas & Gin tasting awaits you, with time to explore the Castle built in 1625 or admire the beach by foot.

Glenarm- Glenarm Castle Estate & Tea Rooms

An organic, global award-winning food selection, encased by a unique walled garden.

Shortcross Gin Distillery Co Down

At Rademon Country Estate Distillery they produce NI’s First Award Winning Craft Gin Distillery.  Everything is crafted and perfected by hand.  A classical Gin with a unique twist; best described as floral meadows, wild berries and grassy notes.

(Guided Tour, Tasting, 2 Served Drinks from Menu, Branded Souvenir Glass, Shop Voucher).

 OR Bushmills Whiskey Distillery Co Antrim

The oldest working distillery in Ireland, for over 400 years, where small batches is the way to produce beautifully smooth tasting Irish Whiskey. (Guided Tour, Personal Guided Tastings, Branded Souvenir Glass).

OR Hillstown Brewery Co Antrim

Brewing Goats Butt, Drunken Donkey, Horny Bull and Squealing Pig to name a few. This farm & brewery promotes minimum food miles as the shop is stocked from the farm & local NI food producers.  A tour of the onsite brewery, tasting & food pairing will explain how beef led naturally to beer & the production of the finest quality wagyu-style beef!

Take in a guided walk with one of the locals, enjoy the rural scenes of the Glens of Antrim, the villages or towns soaked in interesting facts and light history.  In the afternoon begin your food journey along the Causeway Coastal Route, admire the stunning scenery and taste local, delicious food as we travel in luxury.

Guided Walk         Inserted into Itinerary dependent on location, towns, villages & Rural Glens of Antrim

Larne- ann’s pantry

Time to enjoy Great Taste Award winning produce from Northern Ireland’s Best Bakery and hear about 50 years of baking traditions.

Ballygally- Ballygally Castle

A spiriting experience & experts in food provenance, Northern Ireland themed Tapas & Gin tasting awaits you, with time to explore the Castle built in 1625 or admire the beach by foot.

Glenarm- Glenarm Castle Estate & Tea Rooms

An organic, global award-winning food selection, encased by a unique walled garden.

Carnlough- The Londonderry Arms Hotel

Built in 1848, originally a ‘coaching inn’ the Arkle Bar offers a winning toast to the ‘water of life’, over the watchful eye of Sir Winston Churchill, try something sweet or salty.

Take in a guided run in Belfast (at your pace) with one of the locals, enjoy the interesting facts and sights of the city.  In the afternoon begin your food journey along the Causeway Coastal Route, admire the stunning scenery and taste local, delicious food as we travel in luxury.

Guided Run- Belfast With Born to Run Tours

Larne- ann’s pantry

Time to enjoy Great Taste Award winning produce from Northern Ireland’s Best Bakery and hear about 50 years of baking traditions.

Ballygally- Ballygally Castle

A spiriting experience & experts in food provenance, Northern Ireland themed Tapas & Gin tasting awaits you, with time to explore the Castle built in 1625 or admire the beach by foot.

Glenarm- Glenarm Castle Estate & Tea Rooms

An organic, global award-winning food selection, encased by a unique walled garden.

Carnlough- The Londonderry Arms Hotel

Built in 1848, originally a ‘coaching inn’ the Arkle Bar offers a winning toast to the ‘water of life’, over the watchful eye of Sir Winston Churchill, try something sweet or salty.

Walk the Town with No Streets & enjoy the local food! Your guide, local resident and artist, will take you on a leisurely walk & food tasting experience in this beautiful and important jewel of a town on the Causeway Coastal Route.  Stopping off at 3 venues, who will welcome you and will be showcasing their local food in Whitehead. Relax and hear about local history and stories, take in the Victorian & Edwardian architecture, and admire the Whitehead Railway Museum.

 

9:00am at The Bank House
Meet your Local Guide & Experience a unique Deli Breakfast, celebrating all things local vs international.  A leisurely guided walk & remember to look up as your guide Steve Diamond, local artist and resident, points out interesting buildings, facts and stories along the journey.

10:00am The Old Tea House
A showcase of local produce, a sharing platter between friends you brought and the new friends you meet, taste homemade recipes of local seafood, mug of seafood chowder & quiche from traditional country vegetables.  A refreshing homemade ice tea to compliment the experience.

Continue your guided walk, hearing of previous residents, the growth of the Victorian railway town, local family businesses and how volunteers are the power of the community.

11:00am Whitehead Railway Museum
A light history and journey through the endearing Whitehead Railway Museum, up close to preserved engines, and a time to appreciate the significance of the residing home of the Railway Preservation Society of Ireland.  See volunteers at work and admire the attention to detail of the fine carriages, it’s even the home to a movie star!  Next is a light, miniature Cream Tea, in a setting fit for a Queen.

1:30pm The Bank House

End the morning after your final stretch of the walk and appreciation of the beautiful town of Whitehead.  Time to explore the rest of Whitehead & Islandmagee.

Feature Tours

Feature Tours

Scheduled Coach Tours

Depart Belfast Glengall Street, or join at first stop in Whitehead, The Bank House.  Departure point is selected at time of booking.

Price of scheduled tours includes all travel on luxury executive coach, tour concierge and light guided commentary, all food tasting plates, drinks (including alternatives to those listed), access to walled garden/castle trails, meet & greet with the local owners or chefs, hearing their story, souvenir tote bag and on board tasting surprises!

Private Chauffeur Driven Tours

Departure points and start times can be chosen by group/individuals.

Price of private chauffeur driven tours includes all travel, tour concierge and light guided commentary, all food tasting plates, drinks (including alternatives to those listed), access to walled garden/castle trails, meet & greet with the local owners or chefs, hearing their story, souvenir tote bag and on board tasting surprises!

All vehicles are Luxury Executive Mercedes-Benz with premium leather interiors.. Coaches feature on board fridges, USB charging, heating and/air conditioning.

Self-Drive Itineraries available.

Price of self-drive tours includes personal itinerary & guides, all food tasting plates, drinks (including alternatives to those listed), access to walled garden/castle trails, meet & greet with the local owners or chefs, hearing their story, souvenir tote bag and tasting surprises!

Step on Tour Concierge service available.

TRAVEL NOTES

Toast the Coast offers preferential accommodation rates with 4* & 5* Hotels in Belfast & Ballygally.

Tour end time is approximate and 30 minutes grace should be allowed on the return journey, this will account for any traffic delays that could occur.

There is no access to Glenarm Walled Gardens from 1st November to mid March  It is expected that the Castle Trail path may be accessible to us during this time. (weather permitting & at Estate Discretion)