Game of Thrones® Hang out with 'Hodor' Private Tours

Posted By : 846arim
On a short tip with my adult son, I wanted it to be truly special. We had just two days in Northern Ireland, and wanted to spend a night in Belfast and a night on the coast in Ballycastle. Flip arranged the most wonderful two days (on extremely short notice!) exploring the northern coast and Giant's Causeway (a modification of the Giant's Causeway tour), and somehow he knew instinctively what would interest us, what we would get excited by, and what makes us laugh! We are totally independent travelers, have never joined tour groups - yet we felt 100% comfortable and relaxed with Flip. The geography, the geology, the people, the botany, the history, the literature, all of it came to life with Flip. He's brilliant, knowledgeable, energetic yet relaxing... and totally confidence inspiring. He guided us to the most amazing places while following the lead of our interests and timing. We were left with a huge glow and a wonderful set of delightful things learned, experienced, enjoyed! THANK YOU, FLIP!!---Grateful Mom and son.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02

Posted By : coachkris
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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Posted On : 2023-11-05

Posted By : Jkswarthout
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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Posted On : 2023-10-27

Posted By : janakn
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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Posted On : 2023-09-19

Posted By : Y8605OVmikem
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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Posted On : 2023-09-11

Posted By : Lunaleo2
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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Posted On : 2023-08-19

Posted By : LisaS4699
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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Posted On : 2023-07-27

Posted By : Trail26388837803
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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Posted On : 2023-07-17

Posted By : jant346
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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Posted On : 2023-04-27

Posted By : curtist411
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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Posted On : 2022-12-16