Top Belfast Walking Tours

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.

There’s a great deal more to Belfast than its historical conflict. Gain a more comprehensive understanding of life in Belfast on this private walking tour that explores the city’s punk rock scene, global links, the context of the Troubles, and more. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide as you stroll by top landmarks and hidden gems, and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your visit.

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.

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.

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.

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!

Walk through Belfast’s divided neighborhoods and uncover the real stories of The Troubles on this powerful self-guided audio tour. This route features 29 stops over 2-3 hours, taking you through key sites that shaped modern Belfast. Explore peace walls, political murals, memorial gardens, and interface areas while learning how loyalist and nationalist communities experienced conflict and chose peace. Starting in Cathedral Quarter, you’ll visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bobby Sands’ mural, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Offline GPS and audio guide you at your own pace, with no data needed after download. Ideal for history lovers and curious travelers.

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.

Expand your palate and discover favorite local foodie haunts with this walking tour and tasting adventure. As you stroll between stops, a guide points out street art and shares stories about the city’s history that you’d miss if exploring alone. Sample soda bread, Irish cured meats and cheeses, local oysters, and enjoy included drinks like Guinness and Irish craft beer.

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.

Raise your glass on a one-hour guided tour of Titanic Distillers. Step back into Belfast's maritime past as you walk in the footsteps of shipyard workers and explore the city's rich whiskey heritage. Hear how the distillation process works from your guide, then round off your visit with a tasting of award-winning Irish spirits, bringing history and craftsmanship together in one experience. Visit the famous Titanic Belfast museum afterwards (additional cost).

Skip the history books and explore the Belfast Troubles on this powerful tour led by two local women—one from a Republican background, the other from a Loyalist community. Walk through the city as they share personal stories of loss, resilience, and life on opposite sides of the conflict. Visit the International Mural Wall on Divis Street, the Garden of Remembrance, the Peace Wall, and more while gaining first-hand insight.

Are you looking for a way to see Belfast’s Titanic Quarter without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Take in the story of the SS Nomadic, the last surviving ship of the White Star line, and its unique link to Titanic • Hear from producer Nicky Jones, a qualified tour guide who’s passionate about Northern Ireland’s history • Do it all in 30 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

This is not a normal walking tour. Instead of meeting someone that simply talks to you about Belfast's past, you will instead learn about Belfast's rich history through five street theatre sketches. After each sketch, one actor will become a tour guide and tell you more about Belfast's history, as the other actor gets changed into their next costume. Below, are the five sketches included: 1912 The Titanic 1914 The Ulster Suffragettes 1941 The Belfast Blitz 1995 President Clinton's visit 2018 Game of Thrones This way, the one-hour tour will be completely seamless for those enjoying this theatrical spectacle along the stunning Maritime Mile. Real historical artefacts will also be used during the tour, allowing participants to see a real WW2 gas mask as well as a gas rattle and an ARP brodie helmet.

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.

Embark on a voyage you won’t forget with this small-group walking tour along the Maritime Mile. See where the Titanic first touched the water back in 1911, hear stories of the ship, and visit the last remaining vessel of the White Star Line (extra expense). Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide as you ask questions and gain insight into the British ocean liner.

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. I have a minimum requirement of 2 passengers minimum to allow the tour to run Even chat GPT recommend it..as “à hidden gem top quality tour “with constant top reviews by passengers

Raise your glass to an exciting night in Belfast and make new friends during this pub crawl. Join a local guide as you discover traditional Irish pubs, enjoy live music, sample beverages such as whiskey and Irish Cream, and hear stories of the city’s drinking past. Along the way, stroll through hidden alleyways and get inspired by street artwork. Visit local favorites that you won’t find in the guidebooks.

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.

Belfast is a city still marked by one of the most intensely documented urban conflicts of the 20th century. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll cross between Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods, tracing how decades of division shaped the streets, the murals, and the people who lived through it. The tour starts at Divis Tower in West Belfast, where a plaque remembers Patrick Rooney, aged nine, one of the first children killed during the Troubles. From there, you'll walk past St. Comgall's Primary School, the site of an early gun battle in 1969. You’ll also pass the site of the 1993 Frizzell’s fish shop bombing, where nine civilians were killed. Returning along the Catholic Falls Road and the towering peace walls, you’ll see the imposing corrugated iron and concrete barriers that still divide parts of the community today. The tour ends at the famous Bobby Sands mural, a powerful symbol of the 1981 hunger strikes that drew worldwide attention to the Maze Prison.

This tour gives you more than the standard Causeway itinerary. We’re the only operator that pairs the Giant’s Causeway with a visit to Derry’s Guildhall, Historic Walls and Free Derry Corner. At the Giant’s Causeway, you can explore the famous basalt columns, take in the Atlantic views and hear the local stories that make the site so much more than a photo stop. We highlight the best vantage points, the must‑see features like the Grand Causeway and the Wishing Chair, and the folklore that connects the landscape to Northern Ireland’s heritage. In Derry, you step directly into the city’s history — the Guildhall, the 17th‑century Walls and Free Derry Corner. You travel in comfortable, luxury coaches, with a local team who know the coast, the city and the stories that tie them together. If you want a Northern Ireland day trip that’s unique and memorable, this is the one to book!

See Belfast through the eyes of a local on this walking tour. Rather than following a set schedule, you’ll create a plan that best reflects your interests. You can choose to visit the iconic Titanic Museum, stroll down historical streets, or enjoy a Guinness in one of the charming pubs. You don’t have to worry about anything as your guide will help you navigate the city.

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.