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Belfast Christmas Market Day Tour

A Belfast Christmas Market day trip from Paisley is a festive, cross-border escape filled with seasonal charm, scenic travel, and joyful discovery.

A Belfast Christmas Market day trip from Paisley is a festive, cross-border escape filled with seasonal charm, scenic travel, and joyful discovery.

Departing at 05:00, you'll board a comfortable coach and head south through the early morning quiet toward the ferry terminal at Cairnryan. As dawn breaks over the coast, you'll embark on a ferry crossing to Belfast, enjoying onboard amenities like breakfast, sea views, and a touch of duty-free shopping.

By 10:00, you'll arrive in the heart of Belfast, where the city's grand City Hall transforms into a winter wonderland. The Christmas Market bursts to life with over 100 traditional wooden chalets offering:

• 🎁 Artisan gifts: handmade crafts, ornaments, and festive trinkets

• 🍷 Seasonal treats: mulled wine, hot chocolate, and mince pies

• 🌭 Global flavours: bratwurst, crepes, paella, and gourmet cheeses

• 🎶 Live entertainment: carol singers, musicians, and street performers

• 🎅 Family fun: Santa visits, photo ops, and holiday cheer

You'll have 4–5 hours of free time to explore, shop, eat, and soak up the atmosphere. Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or simply basking in the glow of twinkling lights, it's a magical way to kick off the festive season.

Early Morning

• 05:00 – Depart Paisley

• Board your reserved-seat coach and head south toward Cairnryan ferry terminal.

• 07:30 – Ferry crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast

• Enjoy onboard amenities like breakfast options, scenic views, and duty-free shopping.

Late Morning

• 10:00 – Arrive in Belfast City Centre

• Drop-off near City Hall, home to the Christmas Market.

Midday Festive Fun

• 10:00–14:00 – Free time at the Belfast Christmas Market

• Explore over 100 traditional chalets offering:

• 🎁 Handcrafted gifts and decorations

• 🍷 Mulled wine, hot chocolate, and festive treats

Afternoon

• 14:00 – Depart Belfast

• Rejoin your coach for the return ferry.

• 16:30 – Ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan

• Relax and reflect on your festive haul.


Evening

• 19:00 – Return to Paisley

• Arrive back with holiday spirit and shopping bags in tow

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From £60 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

November — January

Contact details

Haggis Waggon Tours

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Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Paisley

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Coach
  • Driver guide

Type

  • Large Group (31+)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • City
  • Family
  • Food and drink
  • Island Hopping

Tour prices


From £60 Per Adult £40 Per Child £55 Concession

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Haggis Waggon Tours

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Haggis Waggon Tours

being the pride of Scotland we welcome you to hop on board the haggis waggon to explore Scotland like never before form the city's to the highlands and islands from day tours to multiday tours our tour guides will make you feel like part of the clan while teaching you the famous history myths and legends of Scotland the brave

Opening times

MON TO SUN 9AM - 6PM

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