Top Northern Ireland Arts & Design

Explore the ramparts of Derry at your own pace with a self-guided audio tour of the city's 400-year-old walls. You'll learn about hundreds of years of local history, from Derry's early establishment under Saint Columba, up through the Siege of Derry, through The Troubles, and beyond. The app’s maps and audio are available for offline use, so you won’t need to use any data.

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.

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.

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.

Belfast’s history of conflict can be tricky for visitors to understand. Learn about the Troubles directly from the people that were affected on this private history tour. Hop into a black taxi and set off with your driver-guide to see world-famous landmarks including Falls Road, the Peace Wall, and Shankill, and gain intimate insight into the dark past and hopeful future of the vibrant Northern Irish capital.

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.

Guided tour: A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Bogside, sharing insights into the city's complex history and the events that shaped it. Murals: You'll see the iconic murals that make up The People's Gallery, including depictions of civil rights, Bloody Sunday, hunger strikes and the peace mural. Bloody Sunday: You'll visit the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre, where 14 unarmed civilians were murdered by British Paratroopers in 1972. Your guide will provide context and personal stories about the event. Historical context: You'll gain a deeper understanding of the conflict, the civil rights movement, and the impact of these events on the people of Derry. Local perspectives: Your guide will share local stories, experiences, and perspectives, providing a unique and personal insight into the city's history. The tour will take you through the streets of the Bogside where the events unfolded.

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.

Get a local’s perspective on the turbulent history of Belfast during a private tour that takes you to sites of political significance. This private tour gives you the freedom to tailor your itinerary according to what interests you most, and transports you between sights in a traditional black cab, allowing you to cover more in less time.

Northern Ireland has a unique history that’s worth diving into while in Belfast, but a guidebook can only take you so far. Get more from your visit by booking this Belfast Official Black Cab Taxi Political History Tour. This tour takes you by official black-cab taxi to some of the most memorable historical sites. Plus, a guide tells you the about the past in great details.

Get the most out of limited time in Northern Ireland with a visit to the Saint Patrick Centre. Instead of waiting in long ticket lines, gain admission to the exhibition by prebooking entry in advance. Once inside, you can learn about the story of St Patrick, dating back to Roman Britain, with an IMAX cinema, sculptures, and impressive exhibits.

The Peacemakers Museum explores how the North of Ireland moved from decades of violent conflict to the peace we all enjoy and maintain today. Located in the famous Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland. The small working class area witnessed some of the key events of the conflict including the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. The museum explores the period from August 1972 to May 2007 to explain how the conflict evolved into the peace process and the impact of both on the local area. The museum uses artefacts, oral history, archive footage, interactive features and unique displays to explain how the Agreement was reached, its implementation and its potential implications for the future of the island.

This is a great pick for anyone interested in learning about 'The Troubles' in Northern Ireland. Find out about Belfast's 30-year period of civil and political conflict from the perspective of an Irish Republican political activist who is also a member of Sinn Féin. Your private guide reveals personal insights that you wouldn't hear if exploring alone. Along the way, visit the Falls Road, the Peace Walls, Clonard Martyrs, Shankill Road, and Milltown Cemetery.

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.

Unique opportunity to have a political insight into THE TROUBLES from both Republican and Loyalist ex-Prisoners. The Peoples Belfast black taxi Political tour allows you listen to the Real people and see the REAL Belfast. Learning all about the troubles in Belfast, what it was like to live through, What happened during the troubles and what it’s like now since the peace process, All drivers have lived through the troubles driving the streets for a living and can give a primary account like no other.

Explore the rich history and vibrant culture of Belfast on a private 4-hour tour designed for comfort and insight. This personalized journey showcases the city’s most notable landmarks with a local expert guide. Drive through the streets to see the stunning Victorian architecture alongside modern developments. Visit iconic sites such as Belfast City Hall and the Titanic Quarter, where the RMS Titanic was built. Gain a deeper understanding of the city’s heritage as you view the murals on the Peace Walls and stop at Queen’s University for photos. Enjoy a detailed exploration of the Cathedral Quarter, the lively heart of Belfast. - 4-hour private guided tour from your hotel or cruise port - Visit significant landmarks like City Hall and the Titanic Quarter - Learn about Belfast’s history and murals from a local guide - Comfortable transport ensures a smooth experience throughout the tour

Discover Belfast’s vibrant spirit on this private, customizable city tour combining history, culture, and modern charm. Start at Belfast City Hall and Donegall Square, then explore the Titanic Quarter and HMS Caroline, where ship-building heritage meets contemporary design. Continue to the creative Cathedral Quarter, alive with street art, cafes, and cobbled lanes. Enjoy scenic moments along the Waterfront Walk and Big Fish Mosaic, blending art and riverside tranquility. Optional stops include St George’s Market and Crumlin Road Gaol, or relax at the serene Botanic Gardens and Queen’s Quarter. Whether by day or illuminated night, this private Belfast ride offers a flexible, comfortable way to experience the city’s highlights and unique character.

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.

Explore more of Belfast’s top attractions—including the Peace Wall, St Peter’s Cathedral, and more—than you could on foot during this private tour, ideal for first-time visitors. Adapt the itinerary to suit you, enjoy the sights as you’re driven from point to point, and get to grips with Belfast’s complex history, as your private guide provides context on each location.

The history of the Troubles in Belfast is misunderstood by many visitors. Get the real stories from people who lived through those times on this private black taxi tour that takes you to see associated places.

There are lots of places to see murals in Belfast, but without local knowledge, it can sometimes be tricky to decode what the hidden meaning behind the artwork is. With this tour, enjoy the personalized attention of having a private driver to transport you between must-see murals. Learn about the history of “The Troubles”, the peace process, and what life is like living in Belfast now.