Top Northern Ireland Art Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the rich yet complex history of Northern Ireland on this 3-hour Ultimate Mural Tour in Belfast. Guided by locals who experienced The Troubles firsthand, explore the city’s striking murals that tell stories of conflict, hope, and peace. Visit key sites including the Crumlin Road Gaol and the iconic Peace Walls, learning how these symbols reflect Belfast's journey from strife to reconciliation. This private tour offers an in-depth perspective on the region's past and present. - Duration: 3 hours with personalized storytelling - Free pickup from Belfast City Centre included - Visit significant sites like Crumlin Road Gaol and Peace Walls - Maximum group size of 8, ensuring an intimate experience

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.

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.