Title: Things to Do in Portaferry in 2026 | Expedia.com [Portaferry Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Portaferry.dx12046)[Hotels in Portaferry](https://expedia.com/Portaferry-Hotels.d12046.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Portaferry](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Portaferry.d12046.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Portaferry](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Portaferry.d12046.Car-Rental-Guide)[Portaferry Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Portaferry.d12046.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Portaferry ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Portaferry Types of activities [Portaferry Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Portaferry.dx12046) ![Warm summer evening light on the village harbour marina of Portaferry at the entrance to Strangford Lough, County Down, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12046/1e365381-5124-410e-b3eb-684953e918de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Warm summer evening light on the village harbour marina of Portaferry at the entrance to Strangford Lough, County Down, Ireland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12046/1e365381-5124-410e-b3eb-684953e918de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![View from Portaferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12046/682eaef0-2d08-4144-92dd-7de3c08a0f05.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Traditional fishing boat in the harbor of Portaferry. Colorful houses next to the sea on the background. Strangford Lough, Northern Irland, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12046/64c9c9b5-c384-4e41-82d4-03e164d10a6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is where my family originally came from in Ireland. We took our children back to the town where my father's family is from. #Golden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/12046/bae19858-8833-4c8b-b6c7-1a2862e1fda1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Portaferry | Number of things to do | 10 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition experience](/things-to-do/saint-patrick-centre-exhibition-experience.a44856331.activity-details): $14 | | Top 5 things to do | [Belfast: Ulster Folk Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/belfast-ulster-folk-museum-admission-ticket.a49250002.activity-details)[Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition experience](/things-to-do/saint-patrick-centre-exhibition-experience.a44856331.activity-details)[Game Of Thrones Locations Self Drive Tour with an App](/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-locations-self-drive-tour-with-an-app.a50813061.activity-details)[Private - St. Patricks Trail, Game of Thrones & Irish whiskey](/things-to-do/private-tour-st-patricks-trail-game-of-thrones-whiskey-tour.a46703902.activity-details)[Belfast to Strangford Lough Private Coastal Day Tour](/things-to-do/strangford-lough-and-ards-peninsula-private-day-tour-from-belfast.a51084517.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Belfast: Ulster Folk Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/belfast-ulster-folk-museum-admission-ticket.a49250002.activity-details)[Saint Patrick Centre Exhibition experience](/things-to-do/saint-patrick-centre-exhibition-experience.a44856331.activity-details)[Game Of Thrones Locations Self Drive Tour with an App](/things-to-do/game-of-thrones-locations-self-drive-tour-with-an-app.a50813061.activity-details) | | With kids | [Belfast: Ulster Folk Museum Entry Ticket](/things-to-do/belfast-ulster-folk-museum-admission-ticket.a49250002.activity-details) | ## What to do in Portaferry --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Portaferry? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Portaferry #### Exploris Aquarium Take the kids to visit the sea creatures at Exploris Aquarium during your trip to Portaferry. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Exploris-Aquarium-Portaferry.d6083467.Vacation-Attraction) #### Portaferry Country Market You can do some window-shopping at Portaferry Country Market during your stay in Portaferry. Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Portaferry-Country-Market-Portaferry.d553248621532493116.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kearney Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Kearney Beach during your travels in Portaferry? [](https://expedia.com/Kearney-Beach-Portaferry.d6086661.Vacation-Attraction) #### Portaferry Castle Portaferry Castle is just one of the places to see in Portaferry, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make some time to visit the temples while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Portaferry-Castle-Portaferry.d553248621533024840.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kiln House You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kiln House in Portaferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Kiln-House-Portaferry.d886540511316520960.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballfinragh Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballfinragh Lough during your travels in Portaferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Ballfinragh-Lough-Portaferry.d886541419037294592.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballyquintin Point Nature Reserve You can take time to visit Ballyquintin Point Nature Reserve during your travels to Portaferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Ballyquintin-Point-Nature-Reserve-Portaferry.d886540909557288960.Vacation-Attraction) #### Miller's House You can spend time exploring the galleries in Miller's House during your travels in Portaferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Millers-House-Portaferry.d886540501791236096.Vacation-Attraction) #### Store House You can spend time exploring the galleries in Store House during your travels in Portaferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.com/Store-House-Portaferry.d886540497060065280.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Portaferry ![Aerial Panoramic view of summer sunny Downpatrick countryside ,Northern Irela](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182715/62bb217d-873e-43f8-b846-d24065fa2a45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Downpatrick ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring a house, a garden and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6083485/0e3d0f3f-e942-4e33-a8b7-135f78b76652.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newtownards ![Donaghadee lighthouse before dawn. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6192890/f6bc6e4c-d9a5-4a90-bbc6-265867776556.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Donaghadee ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Portaferry worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Portaferry? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Portaferry? ### Is three days enough to stay in Portaferry? ### What are some activities to do in Portaferry with kids? > - 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