Top Belfast Historical Tours

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.

Swap crowded buses for a more intimate and personalized way of exploring Belfast—a private taxi tour. Learn about "The Troubles" that divided the city, and see its famous murals up close; including the Peace Wall, where you can sign your name. During the tour, find out about 800 years of history, and have the chance to visit the Memorial Gardens too.

Explore Belfast with local guides during this half-day walking tour. Join ex-political prisoners, who served time in jail for standing up for their beliefs, to learn about the political history of Belfast. Hear stories about the two opposing views of The Troubles and visit city landmarks including the Peace Wall and the murals along Shankill Road.

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.

If you’ve only got limited time to explore Belfast and learn about its history, then make the most of it with this private black taxi tour. Hear invaluable commentary from a local who grew up in Belfast, and find out personal stories about what life was like during “The Troubles”. Notable stops on the itinerary include the Peace Wall, the Shankill Road, the Falls Road, and New Lodge Housing Office.

Reaching the Giant’s Causeway without a car can be tricky, but this hassle-free tour with round-trip transfers from Belfast makes it a breeze. Join a group of like-minded travelers and enjoy a relaxing afternoon exploring the UNESCO World Heritage site at your own pace. Along the way, stop for stunning photos at Portaneevy View Point and walk along the famous Dark Hedges road, made famous by Game of Thrones.

Make your own way through Belfast with a 1– or 2–day hop-on hop-off bus tour. On board, you can listen to commentary to learn more about what you’re seeing, or gaze at the scenery. When something catches your eye, get off and explore local landmarks independently. With over 20 stops throughout the city, this bus pass allows you to maximize your time in Belfast.

Visit key landmarks of Belfast’s history on a private black taxi tour, with stops at murals, the Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden, the Peace Wall, and a notorious jail. Round-trip transport from your hotel makes it easy to fit this private tour into a busy schedule, with a local guide to bring the places you see to life.

Delve into the fascinating history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, on a self-guided tour. Explore the institution at your own pace to discover insightful exhibits detailing the construction, voyage, and legacy of the infamous ship. Enjoy interactive displays, watch audiovisual presentations, and feel the excitement of an exhilarating Shipyard Ride. Receive complimentary entry to the SS Nomadic, the Titanic’s tender ship.

Boost your knowledge of a significant part of Belfast's history—a 30-year period of conflict between nationalists and unionists—known as 'The Troubles' with this black taxi tour. No need to worry about sharing the ride with other travelers as it's a private experience for just your group. The tour stops at important sights such as Shankill Road and the Loyalist Walk, the Peace Walls, Falls Road, and the Sinn Fein press office.

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!

Make the most of your time in Belfast's port with a day-trip along the coast of Northern Ireland. Journey along the Causeway Coast, known for its coastal cliffs, exquisite views, and unique geological formations, which include the famed Giant's Causeway. Afterward, head for the precariously perched ruins of Dunluce Castle, and learning about its tumultuous past, before returning to Belfast for a bit of sightseeing before re-boarding your cruise ship.

The Giant’s Causeway is one of the most popular natural wonders in Northern Ireland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With this tour, get more out of your time in Belfast, by traveling along the entire Antrim Coastal Road and seeing a variety of top landmarks along the way, rather than just the Giant’s Causeway. Highlights include the Carrick-a-Rede Road Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle, and filming sites from “Game of Thrones”.

Expand your knowledge of Belfast’s turbulent history and find out about The Troubles from a company that’s owned by both a Catholic and a Protestant—which helps provide a balanced, unbiased viewpoint. Opting for a private black taxi tour is a comfortable alternative to a crowded bus, and means you can ask the driver questions along the way as you travel between points of interest, such as the city’s famous murals.

Start your day with a guided morning tour to Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Perfect for those short on time, this efficient tour includes round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and free time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site at your own pace. Reaching the Causeway without a car can be tricky, but this tour handles the logistics for you. Plus, you'll also have a chance to enjoy the dramatic coastal views at Portaneevy.

This is a three hour in depth luxury tour of Belfast City. Starting off in the West and cutting a zig zag path through Belfast and finishing up in the East. Giving you an opportunity to see everything that Belfast has to offer, and for you to take note of some locations that you may want to revisit in more detail at a later time. When your tour ends, you will be returned to your pickup point.

Belfast has a turbulent history and this tour reveals an unbiased view on the “The Troubles”, with commentary from both sides of the political divide. During the trip, visit the Peace Wall—where thousands have signed their name, including Bill Clinton. The tour also showcases murals at Falls Road and Shankill Road, and the home of the Peace Talks—Clonard Monastery.

Discover the magic of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day trip from Belfast. Accompanied by a guide, travel by luxury coach through Northern Ireland’s spectacular countryside. Then arrive at the Giant’s Causeway and discover its natural beauty, as well as the Carrickfergus Castle, the Dark Hedges, and the Caves of Cushendun.

Explore Belfast with ease and see the city’s many political murals with this private guided tour. Don’t stress about getting around the city or missing out on any of the main murals as your certified guide shows you around and shares stories from the city’s history. Stops along the tour can include the International Mural Wall Divis Street and Falls Road, as well as Peace Wall.

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.

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.

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.