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This private taxi tour helps expand your understanding of Belfast’s turbulent history and the period known as “The Troubles”. Save time doing your own research and let a private taxi driver tell you stories about their personal experiences. Along the way, the tour helps you tick off important sites—such as the Falls Road, Shankill Road, and the Peace Wall. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

This is a much more comfortable alternative to exploring Belfast by public transport. Set off in a classic black taxi with a private driver to help you make the most out of your time in the city. The route stops at the murals of Falls Road, the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Divis Tower, and more.

Check out Northern Ireland's must-see sights on a day-long shore excursion. Start at the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway with its thousands of basalt rock columns. Learn about Irish whiskey at Bushmills Distillery before heading to the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, which connects the mainland to a tiny island. Spend time at the Dark Hedges, a tunnel of beech trees that was featured in Game of Thrones, before ending with a city tour of Belfast.

If you've only got one day to explore Northern Ireland, combine two popular day trips into one tour without having to waste time booking separate activities. Enjoy dramatic ocean views along the Antrim Coastal Route, see the UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway, then visit some Game of Thrones locations, including the Dark Hedges and Ballintoy Harbour. Letting someone else take the wheel means you can soak up the scenery, too.

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.

Travel into the Seven Kingdoms on this exciting Game of Thrones-themed tour from Belfast. See where many pivotal GOT scenes were shot, visiting places that aren't marked on the map as filming locations. Get dazzled by the Giant's Causeway, entry to which is included on the tour. You don't have to be an avid Game of Thrones viewer to love this tour, as the nature and culture you'll see along the way will be dazzling.

Learn all about what life in Belfast was like during the Troubles—and discover many of the city’s most vibrant and powerful murals—during this private, black-cab tour. Pick a tour time that works best for your schedule and meet your driver at your local hotel (or other preferred pickup point). Go on a tour of the city, and see many of its major highlights, discover numerous murals from the era, and hear first-hand stories from your guide as you go.

Reaching hidden gems along the Causeway Coastal route can be tricky without a car, but this private tour with hotel pickup handles transport for you. Skip the crowds and explore top sights such as the Old Bushmills Distillery, Giant’s Causeway, the Dark Hedges, and more at your own pace. Stay connected with on-board Wi-Fi and hear fascinating stories from your guide.

A black taxi tour is a comfortable and atmospheric way to learn about Belfast’s history. Enjoy the personalized service of traveling with a private local driver, and hear commentary about the city’s past from a local perspective—something you wouldn’t experience if exploring alone. Along the way, learn about “The Troubles'' as you make stops at the murals at the Falls Road, the Shankill Road, and the Peace Wall.

Gain a deeper insight into Belfast’s political history—including stories of “The Troubles” by going on this private tour. To help make your time go further, private transportation between sites is included, with stops to help you see key landmarks up close. Notable locations showcased on the route include the Shankill Road, the Falls Road, and the Peace Wall, where you can see Belfast’s famous murals up close.

The Belfast Murals and Peace Walls are among the city’s most significant historic sites, and visiting with a guide provides important background information about Belfast’s turbulent past. Visit the Falls Road and Shankill Road sites on this 2-hour black taxi tour and listen to stories from your guide, a cab driver who lived and worked in the area during The Troubles.

Break up your walking tour through Belfast by stopping off at recommended local pubs to watch live music and soak up the atmosphere. Don’t worry about traveling in a huge crowd, as this is an intimate small-group tour capped at eight travelers. As well as great pubs and live performances, the tour is also a fantastic way to discover street art by both local and international artists, including a pass-by at Kelly's Cellars.

Explore one of Northern Ireland’s most famous natural treasures on this guided tour of Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Travel into rural Northern Ireland as your guide sheds light on the region’s rich heritage and geology. Take in panoramic views along Antrim’s winding coastal roads, and discover top sites of interest including the Dunluce Castle and the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. On arrival at the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway, spend two hours exploring at your leisure. Then, enjoy a short stop in Carnlough on route back to Belfast.

The Belfast Murals include hundreds of murals dotted throughout Belfast’s inner city neighborhoods and chronicle key moments in Northern Ireland’s social, cultural, and political history. On this tour, visit some of the most memorable murals and learn about the long and often-violent conflicts between Republicans and Loyalists during the 20th century. Traveling in a classic black taxi, hear first-hand accounts of ‘The Troubles’ from taxi drivers who lived and worked in the city at the time.

All street art is political, but Belfast’s is more than most. Get a unique perspective on the city’s troubled past as you tour murals and peace walls painted by people from both sides of the conflict. Travel door-to-door in a private black taxi, with a driver/guide who drove war reporters around the city during the Troubles.

Discover the poignant and politically charged artworks that adorn Belfast’s streets on this mural tour. Learn about the city’s compelling street art and how its striking murals marked the conflicts and protests of The Troubles of Northern Ireland. See the colorful murals created by both the Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the notorious Peace Wall, featuring the signatures of the Dalai Lama and President Clinton.

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.

Learn about the political history of Belfast with a city tour. See the famous murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road and hear stories about the period of history in Northern Ireland known as The Troubles. Explore several neighborhoods with a private guide. Pick-up in the Belfast city center is included.

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.

Belfast can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This is a personalized experience where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can design a customized itinerary just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you only visit the places that matter to you. As you explore the city, you’ll gain insights into local life, culture, and history, uncovering hidden gems and Belfast’s iconic landmarks. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers a deeper connection to the city that you won’t find on your own.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of giants on this full-day tour of the Giant’s Causeway from Belfast! Visit the UNESCO-listed natural wonder along the rugged Antrim coast and hear tales about the mythical giant, Finn McCool, from your guide. Visit the mysterious Dark Hedges, a film location for the hit TV show Game of Thrones, and stop at the dramatic Dunluce Castle ruins. Enjoy WiFi on board during your journey.

History enthusiasts that want to unpack the complicated history of The Troubles shouldn't miss this private guided tour, where you explore Belfast in a London black cab. Join your guide—one of the drivers that shuttled passengers along the Falls Road and Shankill Road—and learn all about this challenging moment in Ireland's history. As you go, enjoy your guide's live narration, check out historic photographs, and stop to marvel at the now-famous Belfast peace walls.

Take the worries out of trip-planning and opt for a private, customized luxury tour to a few of Ireland’s best sites. After pick-up from your location, go for a bespoke tour to the Giant’s Causeway—a wild volcanic spot unlike anywhere else—Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and The Dark Hedges, as seen in Game of Thrones. After your adventure, get whisked back to your desired location, having had a wild 12-hour adventure.