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One of the best ways to deepen your understanding of the conflict in Northern Ireland known as the Troubles is by taking a tour around Belfast with a local who has lived through it. With this Black Taxi Tour, you can do just that. You'll visit Loyalist and Republican neighborhoods, see the city's famous political murals, and learn about what day-to-day life was like during the height of the conflict.

Arrange for a stress-free ride to Belfast City Airport or Belfast International Airport with this private transfer service.  Meet your driver at your hotel or private residence in Belfast, and relax on the journey to the airport in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Instead of following a rigid itinerary like most group tours, this private full-day tour allows you to travel at your own pace and customize the trip to your preferences. Explore the Giant's Causeway and North Antrim Coast the way you want.

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.

The Belfast Murals include hundreds of murals dotted throughout Belfast’s inner city neighborhoods and chronicle key moments in Northern Ireland’s social, cultural, and political history. On this tour, visit some of the most memorable murals and learn about the long and often-violent conflicts between Republicans and Loyalists during the 20th century. Traveling in a classic black taxi, hear first-hand accounts of ‘The Troubles’ from taxi drivers who lived and worked in the city at the time.

Take the worries out of trip-planning and opt for a private, customized luxury tour to a few of Ireland’s best sites. After pick-up from your location, go for a bespoke tour to the Giant’s Causeway—a wild volcanic spot unlike anywhere else—Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and The Dark Hedges, as seen in Game of Thrones. After your adventure, get whisked back to your desired location, having had a wild 12-hour adventure.

When your cruise ship docks in Belfast, enjoy this exciting shore excursion to the Giants Causeway. Cruise up the coast in a comfortable coach, enjoying the rugged coastline, and then experiencing the Giants Causeway before making pitstops at Dunluce castle, Carrick-a- Rede rope bridge and lunch in the village of Ballycastle.

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.

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.

Maximize your time in Northern Ireland and cover more ground in just one day than you could on public transit during this private excursion to the Antrim Coast, Giant’s Causeway, and more. Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, you can even customize the itinerary to your tastes without the hassle of arranging the logistics.

Travel into the Seven Kingdoms on this exciting Game of Thrones-themed tour from Belfast. See where many pivotal GOT scenes were shot, visiting places that aren't marked on the map as filming locations. Get dazzled by the Giant's Causeway, entry to which is included on the tour. You don't have to be an avid Game of Thrones viewer to love this tour, as the nature and culture you'll see along the way will be dazzling.

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.

There are many 'Game of Thrones' tours available, but this one has the appeal of being led by guides who have appeared in the show as extras. Trek along the wild sea cliffs and rocky beaches that starred in the GoT and see how the scenes were brought to life by watching VFX breakdowns on tablets.

See several filming locations from Game of Thrones on this full-day tour from Belfast. Learn about insider stories from guides who worked as extras on the popular HBO series. Visit Old Castle Ward, location of the Winterfell Castle from season 1. See an old-growth forest, medieval ruins, landmarks like Inch Abbey, and go for a scenic ferry ride on Strangford Lough.

Experience the beauty of Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site on this stunning private tour of the Giant’s Causeway. Enjoy pick-up and drop-off from any Belfast location, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and take in the best sites of the Antrim Coast. Stop at Dunluce Castle, Bushmills Distillery, and the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and come to understand why many call this area 'the eighth wonder of the world'.

Tour Northern Ireland with a former “Game of Thrones” extra to see the region’s highlights through the lens of the popular series. Relax and admire the scenery as your guide takes you to attractions such as the Caves of Cushendun, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge, and UNESCO-listed Giant's Causeway in the comfort of a private vehicle—an easy way to avoid the crowds.

This Giant’s Causeway Private Express Tour from Belfast is perfect for anyone looking to visit the interlocking basalt columns without spending the entire day out and about. Streamlined without extra stops and built-in time, this tour gets to the point and takes you directly to both the Giant’s Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge as quickly as possible.

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.

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.

Gain insight into Belfast’s historical conflict on a private black cab tour, led by a local who lived, and worked, during the Troubles. Transfer with ease between dispersed landmarks, learning more about them from your guide, then hop out for a closer look at sights such as the Falls Road and Shankill murals. Enjoy hassle-free round-trip transfer from your central hotel, and receive a free photograph as a memento of your experience.

Immerse yourself in Belfast's history on this guided walking tour. Get an overview of the city by exploring it on foot whilst learning directly from your guide as you go. Pass by sights including the Titanic Memorial Garden, the Beacon of Hope and Belfast Cathedral. Perfect for first-timers who want to get in as much sightseeing as possible.

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.

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.

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.