Top Belfast City Tours

There’s a great deal more to Belfast than its historical conflict. Gain a more comprehensive understanding of life in Belfast on this private walking tour that explores the city’s punk rock scene, global links, the context of the Troubles, and more. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide as you stroll by top landmarks and hidden gems, and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your visit.

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.

The best way to learn about Belfast’s past is to listen to stories from those who have experienced it—and this tour does exactly that. Explore key landmarks with a private taxi driver who has lived through Belfast’s turbulent history. During the tour, you can learn about the meaning behind the city's famous murals as you visit key sites, including the Shankill Road, the Falls Road, and the Peace Wall—where you can stop and sign your name.

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.

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.

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.

The Giant's Causeway is Northern Ireland’s most visited natural wonder and only UNESCO World Heritage site. On this shore excursion, maximize your time in Belfast and head straight to the Giant’s Causeway to arrive before the crowds. Photo stops include Dunluce Castle and Cushendall, with a pass-by of the currently closed Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. The tour also visits Belfast’s famous Peace Wall and murals.

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.

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.

Learn all about what life in Belfast was like during the Troubles—and discover many of the city’s most vibrant and powerful murals—during this private, black-cab tour. Pick a tour time that works best for your schedule and meet your driver at your local hotel (or other preferred pickup point). Go on a tour of the city, and see many of its major highlights, discover numerous murals from the era, and hear first-hand stories from your guide as you go.

The Belfast Murals and Peace Walls are among the city’s most significant historic sites, and visiting with a guide provides important background information about Belfast’s turbulent past. Visit the Falls Road and Shankill Road sites on this 2-hour black taxi tour and listen to stories from your guide, a cab driver who lived and worked in the area during The Troubles.

Explore Belfast at your own pace with a self-guided walking tour on your phone. You get a clear map of all 8 stops, simple directions, and engaging audio stories that bring the city’s history to life. The route covers the Victorian city center and the historic Cathedral Quarter, taking you from the Grand Opera House to the River Lagan. Along the way, you will visit the ornate Crown Liquor Saloon, the copper dome of City Hall, the rebellious Kelly’s Cellars, and the iconic Big Fish sculpture. It is the perfect walk to discover how the city blends industrial heritage with modern artistic resilience. Start anytime, pause for a pint whenever you like, and explore freely. No groups, no schedules. Audio and text available in 7 languages.

A private guided tour around the stunning north coast including the Giant’s Causeway. You will have the opportunity to take in the sights and see various locations such as The Dark Hedges (King’s Road in Game of Thrones), Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, Bushmills Distillery, Ballintoy Harbour and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. We will stop along the way for lunch also (not included).

Discover West Belfast's Political Tour with a Lifelong Local See West Belfast through the eyes of someone who was born, raised, and still proudly calls it home. This personal tour takes you beyond the guidebooks, offering an understanding insight into Belfast’s history, culture, and the legacy of the Troubles from someone who experienced it firsthand. Whether you’re visiting from elsewhere in Ireland or travelling from across the world, this tour offers a genuine, personal, and unforgettable connection to Belfast, its people, its history, and its communities. For parties of more than 7 people, please contact me for a customised quote.

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.

See Belfast through the eyes of a local on this walking tour. Rather than following a set schedule, you’ll create a plan that best reflects your interests. You can choose to visit the iconic Titanic Museum, stroll down historical streets, or enjoy a Guinness in one of the charming pubs. You don’t have to worry about anything as your guide will help you navigate the city.

Discover Belfast’s fascinating political history on a private Peace Walls tour with convenient cruise ship transfers by luxury minivan. Explore both sides of Belfast’s historic divide as your local guide shares stories of The Troubles, the communities that lived through them, and the journey towards peace. See the famous Peace Walls at Cupar Way, political murals along the Falls and Shankill Roads, and the iconic Bobby Sands mural, with opportunities to stop for photographs along the way. Designed especially for cruise visitors, the experience includes pickup directly from Belfast Cruise Terminal. After the tour, choose an immediate transfer back to your ship or a drop-off in Belfast city centre. If you choose the city centre, the tour and transportation service conclude there.

Escape the constraints of crowded buses and embark on an Antrim Coast adventure that’s exclusively for your group. Traverse comfortably in a private vehicle, visiting key sites including Carrickfergus Castle, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and the Giant’s Causeway. As it’s a private tour, you can enjoy a more personalized experience, with the flexibility to take breaks along the way.

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.

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.

The countryside outside Belfast hit the world stage as the setting for Westeros and Essos in HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’, but reaching the remote locations independently can be a challenge. On this tour, travel by executive vehicle from your Belfast hotel, and reach out-of-the-way filming sites the larger cruise ship coaches can’t access. Explore the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway, and discover fictional sites like the Iron Harbor and Pyke Castle.

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.

Walk in the footsteps of the men who built the Titanic on this self-guided audio tour of Belfast's Titanic Quarter. Experience this self-guided tour and start at Belfast Marina and follow the slipways and dock where the great ship took shape, hearing stories of the shipyard workers and the city that built her. Step aboard the SS Nomadic, the last surviving White Star Line vessel, and pass Harland & Wolff's headquarters, now the Titanic Hotel. Explore Titanic Belfast, the world's largest Titanic exhibition, and discover how this once-industrial waterfront has been reborn as a hub for film and TV production, alongside the social history behind Titanic's construction and loss. Highlights: - The SS Nomadic, the last surviving White Star Line ship, - the huge, Titanic dry dock. - Titanic Belfast, the world's largest Titanic exhibition, plus the original slipways and dock. - Game of Thrones stained-glass windows and Titanic Studios, where the waterfront now powers Belfast's film industry.