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Learn about the history of Belfast and what happened during the 30-year conflict known as “The Troubles” by going on a black taxi tour. Enjoy the rare opportunity to be in a taxi with an original taxi driver who risked their lives and transported communities in their cabs during The Troubles. The tour reveals personal stories you might not find out otherwise, and goes to the Peace Wall and its murals, and a selection of both Loyalist and Republic areas.

Start your tour at Belfast city hall a landmark Edwardian Building in centre of the city. From here we will drive through the city to the Shankill Road and Falls Road. These are two working-class neighborhoods that were divided along sectarian lines during The Troubles. You'll see murals commemorating those who died in the conflict, as well as peace walls that were built to separate the communities. Afterwards see the Titanic Belfast This museum is dedicated to the RMS Titanic, which was built in Belfast and tragically sank in the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912. For a photo opportunity Pick up points can be Hotel pick up Cruise terminal pick up Or Belfast City HallRead less

Consistently 5 star rated on Tripadvisor, this comprehensive tour is delivered by experts on all aspects of Belfasts history and includes visits to all the key sites in the city. Visitors can expect to learn the details of the political conflict and peace process, the story of the Titanic, the story of Belfasts development as an industrial powerhouse and also enjoy some great Irish craic along the way!

Embark on a haunting self-guided tour exploring Derry/Londonderry's eerie past. Join David Douglas, a passionate historian and owner of Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, to uncover spine-chilling narratives and delve into the city's mysterious allure. Discover the origins of Halloween as you explore the city renowned for hosting Europe's largest Halloween street festival. This tour unravels chilling tales at iconic spots like the Nerve Centre, St Augustine's Church, and the Tower Museum. Discover ghostly legends, tragic love stories, and historical events intertwined with the city's unique history. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Head out into the woods of Tollymore, which appeared in the first season of Game of Thrones, with this guided walking tour. You'll walk for about 2 miles (3.2 km), visiting three different stops that appeared in the show with a guide on hand to lead the way.

Get ready for a trip to one of the most popular natural wonders and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Northern Ireland —the Giant’s Causeway. Rather than making the journey on a crowded tour bus, this private adventure is a luxurious alternative, as round-trip transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle are included. As well as seeing the Giant’s Causeway, the route also reveals the Glens of Antrim, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Bushmills Distillery, and Dunluce Castle too.

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.

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).

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 enter and explore the Ulster Museum to view exhibited artefacts that help explain not only the 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 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 University, 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.

This tour of Belfast with a black taxi driver who lived through the civil rights clash of The Troubles allows you to learn loads more about the city's complicated history than you would traveling on your own. Sit back in rapt attention to your driver's narration, as you visit the famous Belfast murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road, painted by ex-prisoners on both sides of the conflict. Hear four versions of the city's history: the British version, the Republican version, the Loyalist version, and the truth according to someone who lived through it. Listening to your guide's narrative helps you make sense of a tangled history that is complicated and difficult to understand for visitors. You'll also see photos and videos depicting the neighborhoods visited on the tour as they were at that time.

The capital of Northern Ireland is famously known as the birthplace of the grand Titanic ship, In fact the shipyards where the Titanic was built are now part of the Titanic Quarter. Discover the Big Fish, a mosaic sculpture adorned with images and texts related to the history of Belfast. Admire the Presbyterian Church, the oldest surviving church in the city. As you walk along the River Lagan and the city centre, you will hear the interesting stories of Belfast's maritime past, a former industrial powerhouse, and the city’s political and religious upheavals. You will also come to know about Belfast's unique connection with the American War of Independence.

Our Peace Wall Tour offers an immersive experience in exploring the famous Belfast peace walls. Led by professional and certified tour guides, you will embark on a journey that delves deep into the history and significance behind these walls. With a mix of historical knowledge, personal experiences, and good humour, our tour aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Belfast's past and present status. Enjoy the convenience of direct online booking, live tour guides and the flexibility to accommodate private groups.

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.

Join an exciting 60-minute walking journey through Belfast. Learn all the key facts about the city, dive into the local lifestyle, and feel its unique culture. From St Anne’s Cathedral to Belfast City Hall, get to discover the city's most defining landmarks. Your Local will also share insider tips on the best cafes, restaurants, and lively bars in Belfast to ensure you get the most out of your stay. • See Belfast through a local's eyes, uncovering the city's true essence. • Discover Belfast's historic quarters, showcasing the city's vibrant culture. • Get top local tips on the best bars, cafes, and restaurants to visit. • Maximize your time, discovering more of Belfast in less time. • Enjoy the intimacy of a small group, with a maximum of 8 travellers.

Come and explore the sights and sounds of a vibrant music city with a specialist music guide and musician! Belfast is the only city on the island of Ireland to have gained the status of UNESCO City of Music. This fun walking tour is the only tour to cover a wide range of music genres - from folk and pop to punk, and from classical and hip hop to jazz and lots more! Guests will enjoy a special tour playlist along the way. You will see some cool music venues, including traditional bars and clubs, historic buildings, open air performance spaces and even a church. Your knowledgeable and passionate guide, Dolores, will share stories about iconic music moments, and many of Belfast's best-known musicians, including Van Morison, Gary Moore, Ruby Murray and Snow Patrol. The tour ends with a visit to the city's contemporary music hub, the Oh Yeah Music Centre, where you will be shown around its NI Music Exhibition.

Join Sam, your guide, on our quest to discover the ultimate spirit. Our bar is stocked exclusively with single cask, single malt whisk(e)y from the greatest bottlers in the world. We are looking for explorers and those curious to discover the extraordinary. You need not work in the drinks industry, drink from crystal decanters or have discovered a lost distillery. While pleasure-seeking continually inspires our exploration, we aim to uncover authentic intelligence so that we might succeed in our endeavour.

This is the only place that you can experience the story of Belfast through delicious drinks! Situated in an 1897 bank building in the city centre of Belfast we will tell you the story of Belfast from 1122 to 2023 which unfolded at the bottom of our building's stairs! With each chapter, six in total, you are served a delicious themed drink to enjoy whilst the projections light up the walls - from light or dark beer, to Irish whiskey punch, you'll experience the true flavour of Belfast.

Experience one of Belfast’s most unique comedy nights at Craic The Gong, hosted at The Spaniard in the Cathedral Quarter. This interactive show runs every Wednesday and Sunday, plus the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month. This is not a typical stand-up show. Comedians take to the stage, but if they don’t win over the crowd, they risk being “gonged” off early. The power is in your hands, making every show fast-paced, unpredictable, and completely different every time. Enjoy a lively atmosphere in an intimate venue, with a mix of rising talent, seasoned performers, and unexpected moments throughout the night. Whether you’re visiting Belfast or looking for something different, this experience guarantees big laughs and a night you won’t forget.

Maximize time in County Donegal in Ireland with a private tour of the Inishowen Peninsula personalized to your interests. Get picked up by your private driver at the address of your choice in Donegal and set out on a scenic drive along the Wild Atlantic Way. See a range of landmarks including Malmore Gap, Malin Head, and the Doagh Famine village. Learn about local culture throughout the tour.

Experience Belfast’s top sights in comfort on this guided driving tour. Visit Queen’s University, the political murals, Parliament Buildings, and the Titanic Quarter. Includes short, guided walks at key stops, blending history, architecture, and culture for a perfect introduction to this amazing city’s past, present and future.

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.

Your Eight Hour Causeway Sightseeing Tour includes, The Dark Hedges, brought to global fame by the popular Television series Game of Thrones. Your Causeway Sightseeing Tour weaves through time as we travel from location to location. Learning about Irish folklore and history. Ranging from Fionn mac Cumhaill and his conflict with the Scottish giant Benandonner to St Patrick's travels in Ireland, the massacres on Rathlin Island and Richard Óg de Burgh 2nd Earl of Ulster and the first Castle at Dunluce.

It would be a missed opportunity to travel to Belfast without seeing the amazing Giant's Causeway, a natural phenomenon along the coast north of Belfast that has to be seen to be believed. Get transported in an executive Mercedes V Class or S Class and stop at at castles and rustic villages along the way. After the visit to the Giant's Causeway, head to the nearby village of Bushmills, home to the famed distillery of the same name.

Uncover the complex narratives of Belfast's past on this insightful walking tour. Journey through the divided communities of west Belfast, exploring both Protestant and Catholic perspectives influenced by decades of conflict. Interpreting impactful murals, memorials, and plaques, participants will grasp the historical roots of the Troubles stemming from the 16th century to the Good Friday Agreement in 1998. This 2.5-hour tour offers a neutral exploration of the city’s transformation towards peace, ideal for history enthusiasts and curious travelers alike. - Duration: 2.5 hours, covering approximately 4-5 miles (6-8 km) - Meet at Belfast City Hall under the statue of Queen Victoria - Maximum group size of 15 for an intimate experience - Guided by a knowledgeable expert, excluding refreshments and transport