Top Northern Ireland Cultural Tours

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.

Visit Derry’s Bogside neighborhood for a walking tour exploring the violence of the Troubles. From the site of the Bloody Sunday Massacre to the Civil Rights Association, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Free Derry, and the eventual peace process, you’ll learn the city’s difficult history. The shared tour is tailored to you, ensuring a more personal experience and time to discuss the events with a local activist for justice.

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.

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.

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.

See the magical location where the hit fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” was filmed on a full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, visit key filming locations while listening to inside stories about popular characters. Ride through the atmospheric, tree-shrouded Dark Hedges Road and marvel at the mystifying rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway.

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”.

Our walking history tours look at the lasting political and social implications of Bloody Sunday and other local incidents of the Troubles. It begins at the Guildhall in city center and drops into the Bogside area from Derry’s intact city walls. Learn from survivors and family members as you trace the footsteps of the Bloody Sunday march. Our tours also pass the world-famous Bogside Murals, offering in-depth histories of each. We stop by the iconic Free Derry Corner and our tour ends at the Bloody Sunday monument on Rossville Street just across the way from the Museum of Free Derry.

This fully private tour differs from routine Belfast tours because it includes Irelands origins with a visit to a 5000 year old site right through to todays troubled history and where we are post conflict. This will give you a great unbiased understanding of our history, past and new including our beautiful buildings and landmarks. We look forward to welcoming you on our tour

Enrich your knowledge of Belfast history, and meet someone who put their life at risk during The Troubles—an original black cab driver, who provided a transport service to the people of Falls Road and Shankill Road. This informative tour is a great choice for first-time visitors to Belfast. Enjoy commentary throughout so you learn as you travel and don’t waste a moment. See the Belfast Murals and learn about stories from The Troubles that you likely wouldn’t find out about alone.

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.

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.

Ireland has a rich history, especially in Derry. Unravel the past and understand the happenings that took part in Derry during the troubles with this Derry Bloody Sunday Walking Tour. Visit historical Bogside, including the Bloody Sunday Massacre site and the Free Derry Corner, and hear the story from a guide who was directly affected by the troubles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t settle for a shared group tour that visits places that don’t interest you; elevate your sightseeing and get a more personalized experience by booking a private Belfast city tour. The route can be customized based on your needs, but potential stops include Belfast Cathedral, the Titanic Belfast, and the Botanic Gardens.

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.

If you’ve only got limited hours to discover Belfast, then this time-saving tour is a great option. Save time by combining a black taxi tour with a Crumlin Road Gaol tour. Along the way, hear stories about “The Troubles” from your guide, and gain admission to the former jail of Crumlin Road Gaol.

Discover Derry history from the Vikings to the recent Troubles on a walking tour with a local guide. Along the way, take in key landmarks including Shipquay Gate, the Walls of Derry, Guildhall, and the Peace Bridge. A focus on history helps uncover some of the city's secrets, and is a great way to immerse yourself in Derry’s fascinating past.

Explore historic Belfast in an open-top double-decker bus on this hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour.  With your 1- or 2-day pass, create your own adventure with possible stops at wall murals in Falls and Crumlin Roads, St George's Market, Titanic Dock, and Albert Clock. Enjoy unobstructed views, colorful onboard commentary, and a personalized itinerary.