Belfast City Hall Tours and Tickets

Learn about recent history and political struggles in Belfast during a walking tour of the city center. Meet your guide and set out on a city stroll that includes top landmarks such as the Cathedral Quarter, City Hall, and Ann Street. Hear stories about important events during the period of history known as The Troubles and gain a fresh perspective on Belfast and Northern Ireland.

Hi I'm Conchúr! I run a social media page on Belfast history called Document Belfast and I'm passionate about our amazing city! Come take in the sights, sounds and hidden history of Belfast with a local guide born and raised in the city. Discover the history of the city from Bronze aged settlements, to conquest and rebellion and the infamous and heart-breaking Troubles. We have something for everyone on this full walking tour of Belfast City Centre filled with the famous Belfast humour, a bit of craic, and of course local knowledge that only a Belfaster can give! Most people leave our tour learning something new and unexpected about our wonderful city! We hope to see you on the trails!

Get a quick and stress-free introduction to the city of Belfast with this guided walking tour. Follow your licensed tour guide around the city in a small group as they show you many of the city’s most important attractions. Learn the history of the city and get your bearings, so you can return later to visit inside the attractions that most interest you. This small-group activity is limited to 20 people.

Get outside and join a guide on a bike ride around Belfast. Bike rental is included, so you don't have to worry about bringing one with you, and a guide takes care of the navigating so you don't get lost. Highlights include Belfast's famous murals, one of Ireland's oldest pubs, Belfast City Hall, St. George's Market, and the Titanic Quarter. So you don't miss anything important—there are plenty of stops and the guide provides commentary along the way.

Gain a deeper understanding of Belfast on this engaging group walking tour. Led by a born-and-bred local, it offers more personality than the average tour, with humor, character, and stories that truly shaped the city. Discover landmarks like Belfast City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter, along with hidden corners and overlooked details most people miss. Perfect for first-time visitors eager to explore Belfast's rich history and culture.

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, so the natural wonder makes a popular choice for a day trip. Located along the scenic Antrim Coast Road, you won't want to miss a moment focusing on the road. This full-day tour from Belfast makes it possible to maximize your time, combining a tour of the Giant's Causeway with visits to nearby attractions such as Carrickfergus Castle and Dunluce Castle—saving you the stress of self-driving.

Belfast City Hall was crafted by the same artisans who shaped Titanic’s grand lounges — and inside, a whispering gallery once carried the private words of politicians across its dome. This self-guided tour lets you uncover these connections at your own rhythm, from the cobbled alley where Snow Patrol first performed beneath bright umbrellas to the Big Fish sculpture, its ceramic scales etched with fragments of the city’s story. Follow Belfast’s rise from muddy riverside settlement to “Linenopolis,” hear of Mary Ann McCracken walking her brother to the gallows, and find out why the Albert Clock leans four feet off balance. The walk ends at the Crown Liquor Saloon, where revenge was hidden in plain sight. Start whenever you like, pause for a pint, and continue offline — rain or shine. Over 20,000 travelers have already explored this way, backed by a full refund guarantee.

Have the special chance to tour Belfast with a life-long resident—and discover more than you would if exploring alone—on this small-group walking tour. See more of Belfast in less time, and visit a wide range of attractions, including the Albert Memorial Clock and the Cathedral Quarter. Along the way, your guide shares insider stories, local history, and hidden details that bring the city to life.

Go beyond the hotspots and discover the highlights as well as the hidden gems of Belfast by exploring the city with a born-and-raised local. The tour delivers captivating tales about Belfast’s progression, from ancient times to the modern day. Along the way, pass notable architecture, such as the Grand Opera House and the famous Crown Bar, and enjoy a mix of amusing anecdotes and historical facts—from conflict to peace.

We will begin our tour with a panoramic tour of Belfast. We will see Belfast City Hall, the Titanic area and Queen's University. We will cross the area of the Falls Road murals, where the Republicans expressed their nationalist ideals. We will pass Crumlin Road Jail, a Victorian prison converted into a museum. We will visit Belfast Castle, where we WILL GO TO THE BATHROOM, and enjoy the views and the garden. We will go to the Causeway stopping at the Carrick-A-Rede viewpoint, to enjoy views of the coast. And we arrived at the Giant's Causeway! We will spend 2 hours in this basaltic rock formation from 50 million years ago that hides the legend of a fight between giants. On the way back to Belfast, we will stop at the Dunluce Castle viewpoint. After this, we will go to the Dark Hedges, where the Royal Road in Game of Thrones was filmed. Here we will have lunch Finally, we will return to Belfast City Hall where we will say goodbye.

Discover the story of the Belfast Rebellion on a guided group tour through the heart of the city. Meet your guide at City Hall, then tick off key landmarks including Belfast City Hall, St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, the Assembly Rooms, and more. Along the way, gain insight into the uprising against British rule, with expert commentary that brings hidden details and lesser-known facts to life.

Explore the most turbulent period in Belfast's history. Discover how tensions escalated, leading to outbreaks of violence and terrorism in the 1970s. Witness how Belfast residents pay tribute to their heroes through murals in their neighbourhoods. Visit the areas where everything unfolded: citizen protests, attacks against the civilian population, and confrontations between the IRA and Protestant paramilitary groups. We'll visit significant sites for both sides of the conflict, such as the International Peace Wall and memorials built by each faction. The tour will conclude by examining the peace process in Northern Ireland and the decline of violence in the streets.

Immerse yourself in Belfast's history on this guided walking tour. Get an overview of the city by exploring it on foot whilst learning directly from your guide as you go. Pass by sights including the Titanic Memorial Garden, the Beacon of Hope and Belfast Cathedral. Perfect for first-timers who want to get in as much sightseeing as possible.

Leave the guidebook at home and get to know the real Belfast on a walking tour led by a local. Gain insight into the capital’s early and modern history as you stroll by attractions such as the Waterfront Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, and City Hall, as well as some hidden gems. Benefit from your guide’s insider knowledge and receive useful recommendations for the rest of your stay.

Discover the history of Belfast on a walking tour from the city centre to the Queen’s Quarter. See the grand Edwardian architecture of Belfast City Hall and the Crown Bar. Iconic buildings from the Grand Opera House, the Ulster Hall and travel into Queens Quarter home of the historic and renowned Queens University. Finishing at the idyllic Botanic Gardens. Feel free to go into the Ulster Museum within the grounds. There are no additional fees incurred during the tour. Unless you purchase a drink in the Crown Bar! As a local brought up within a mile of the area I bring the famous Belfast humour warmth and local knowledge! You won't be disappointed and I look to meeting you .

The original, award-winning locally owned Belfast Food Tour™ (launched in 2014) welcomes you on a 4-hour fun, food and history-filled guided walk to some of the top food and drink spots in Belfast City Centre. Let our enthusiastic local guides capture the flavour of the city as you eat, drink and take in the stories behind the people, places and produce of Belfast. Begin your journey in the historic St George’s Market, learn about its heritage, meet local producers, and taste delicious artisanal products, before setting off for a "dander" (leisurely walk) around traditional bars and world-class specialty shops. Enjoy the finest produce Northern Ireland has to offer while hearing the proud and varied histories of the craftspeople and connoisseurs we meet along the way. Join us, discover unexpected treasures and gather stories of your own as you experience the vibrant food culture of Belfast. All food and drinks are included (no hidden extras here!!)!

This fully private experience goes beyond a typical Belfast tour, offering a journey through Ireland’s story—from its ancient origins, including a visit to a 5,000-year-old site, through to the complexities of recent history and life in the post-conflict era. Along the way, you’ll gain a balanced and insightful understanding of the past and present, while also taking in Belfast’s beautiful architecture and iconic landmarks. We look forward to welcoming you on this unique and memorable tour.

Join a Local Gardener and get a more holistic view of Belfast from its humble beginnings through its troublesome past to its very bright future. Having discovered the history of the Queens University, we'll passby the Ulster Museum and hear more of its history of our troubled past but lots more fascinating facts about this wee part of the island, of Ireland, in an eclectic manner. We'll then enter into the Botanic Gardens to discover the history and unique collection of plants and trees from all over the world, that have been collected over the past 200 years. And after discovering its two impressive glass houses The Palm House and Tropical Ravine. We'll then meander on through the Botanic area passing through the Queens Quarter, towards the city centre. Into the Linen Quarter discovering the rich history of the area and visiting a couple of hidden gems. Finishing in the grounds of the iconic city hall.

I share a collection of compelling, true stories some joyful, others poignant and thought-provoking all drawn from my own experiences. These tales, long forgotten by many, are brought to life as I guide you through some of Belfast’s remarkable history. Together, we’ll uncover the events and characters that have shaped the city’s journey, showing how its past influences the Belfast we know today. I’m excited to meet you and to share my deep affection for this incredible city. Join me for a relaxed morning or afternoon filled with captivating stories about the people, the architecture, and the moments that make Belfast’s story so extraordinary.

See the Giant’s Causeway and the best of Belfast on a full-day shore excursion that saves you the stress of booking multiple activities. When your cruise ship docks, board an air-conditioned minivan and take a scenic drive along Antrim’s Causeway Coast. Experience the hexagonal basalt rocks of the Giant’s Causeway and visit the Causeway Visitor Centre (own expense), admire clifftop Dunluce Castle, and enjoy a panoramic tour of Belfast, with free time to shop, stroll, and sightsee. Port pickup and drop-off are included.

Just arrived in Belfast? Don't follow the crowds — start at Belfast Grand Central Station, the new heart of the city, just 10 minutes from City Hall and 5 from the Europa. On this light-hearted self-guided tour, follow Belfast's journey from Victorian industrial powerhouse, through the dark years of the Troubles, to the confident modern capital it is today. Along the way, learn how the Ring of Steel turned the city centre into a fortified military zone for nearly three decades, and how the Industrial Revolution sowed the tensions that later erupted into conflict. Hidden food and drink gems, well-known pubs, gin joints, and coffee shops are woven throughout. The tour ends at the Grand Opera House — a restored 1895 masterpiece that has survived bombs, decline, and reinvention. This engaging tour gives you the full picture — the boom, the bloodshed, and the remarkable comeback.

*** COVID-19 Regulations Being Followed *** Our Belfast City Sightseeing Tour is designed to give you the tourist a well rounded trip and view of Belfast City. We take in each corner of the city and bring you to all the best bits within the city of Belfast. We conduct all our tours in executive Mercedes vehicles, with onboard Wi-Fi, lots of room, AirCon and a guide that will be filled with knowledge, stories and able to provide you with the 'Belfast Banter' that we have grown to know and love. The City Sightseeing Tour is the best way to get to see all of Belfast City and is highly ideal for those coming from cruise ships or those that have little time but want to see a lot of Belfast. After all, we are home to the worlds largest outdoor gallery with so much contemporary history to show, if you're in Belfast, we would be honored to be the ones to guide you through the city.

-Smaller groups -Exclusive Tour for the more discerning traveller -Experienced/5*Official Qualified Guides -All entry fees covered-Skip the line access -Fully wireless audio earpieces (if requested) -FAMILY groups -Visit the grounds of Belfast City Hall -Marvel at the political war murals and peace walls. Ireland offers a unique experience. Belfast's bustling hub has centuries of rich history seamlessly merging with contemporary life. Adorned with victorian and Edwardian classical architecture, the city tells the story of a nation’s evolution from conquest to rebellion and outright war and eventual peace.This tour has something for everyone. History & Heritage. Titanic, a city centre full of little pubs and a tour on the world famous Black Taxi political wall mural tours. Join our award winning 5*guides on our specialist heritage & cultural journey in the heart of Belfast that invites exploration that embraces its future,while offering the charm of a welcoming, walkable metropolis.