A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
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Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Explore Belfast with a guided walking tour
- Hear stories about history and politics
- Stroll through the Cathedral Quarter
- Learn about The Troubles from a local guide
What's Included
- Local guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Belfast City HallDonegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GS, UK
We meet at the front gates of Belfast City Hall in Donegall Square North. The tour starts every day at 10.30am. Your guide will be wearing a black jacket or t-shirt with the DC Tours logo on the left breast.
End point
- Oxford StreetBelfast BT1 3NB, UK
The tour ends at the Beacon of Hope on Oxford Street, from here it is just a 5 minute walk back to city hall.
Operating hours.10:30âŻam
Itinerary
1
Belfast City Hall
20 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
2
Donegall Place
15 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
3
Castle Lane
15 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
4
Spirit of Belfast
15 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
5
Cathedral Quarter
20 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
6
Ann Street
15 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
7
Beacon of Hope
20 minutes ⢠Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Stroller accessible
- The tour will take place regardless of the weather. Please check the forecast and dress accordingly
- Service animals allowed
- A waterproof jacket is recommended just in case of showers, as is warm clothing during the winter months
- Near public transportation
- Belfast City Center is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved. However, comfortable footwear is advised
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 2,908 reviews
Sarah_Y, Jan 2026
What a fabulous tour we had today with James he was informative, funny and so knowledgeable, we all very much enjoyed the 2.5hrs today learning about Belfasts colourful history! Highly recommend!!
Rachel_T, Dec 2025
A great tour. Our guide, Mylie, was absolutely incredibleâamazing mastery of the subject, engaging delivery, personable and knowledgeable. Wove together the history of Belfast with a great view on the cityâs present.
Lucy_H, Nov 2025
Wow! James was fab and so knowledgeable on The Troubles. Really good experience and such a friendly guy. Thank you so much.
Anita_B, Nov 2025
Incredible. To my shame I was originally dissapointed that our guide Mylie was an American but that changed within the first 30 seconds of her speaking. She really really knows her stuff and delivered it in a very engaging way. Itâs the best city tour Iâve ever done anywhere. I grew up during the Troubles and quickly realised that being English I have only ever heard one side of the story. It was great getting both sides of it on the tour. I really appreciated hearing the individual stories of people as well as the political history. Belfast is a great city but this just put the icing on the cake for me.
Diana_T, Nov 2025
Very nice, knowledgeable and emotional guide - nice tour, only weather good be betterđ, but this is November, could not help. Thank you Myllei, sorry if I spelled name wrongly (American lady in Belfast).
Brenda_O, Nov 2025
More standing and listening than actual walking! If it isnât raining you can often find dry seats. You do visit key locations for explosions and loss of life. It can be very sad.
Anita_C, Oct 2025
This was a wonderful experience. We learned so much about that time in Belfast's history and The Troubles. The guide was a young man living in Belfast during that time and had many first hand experiences to share. The tour takes a neutral position and just presents the facts. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of that time
Stephanie_R, Oct 2025
Extremely good value for money! I learnt so much from a really knowledgable and enthusiastic guide. Lovely way to view parts of the city and I would highly recommend! Thank you Miley for a lovely morning :)
Kristen_B, Oct 2025
Our tour guide was an excellent communicator. He had lots of great information, facts and personal stories that made the history of the area come alive. He spoke confidently and seamlessly as we moved around the city.
Inga_B, Oct 2025
Amazing tour! Really gave a glimpse into the religious and political struggles of Ireland and how it shaped itâs history.
Chris_S, Oct 2025
Anne was our tour guide and she was tremendous! She was extremely knowledgeable about the subject, well spoken and very personable. She was a little girl when the troubles started so she was able to give a first-hand account of growing up during this phenomenally turbulent time. You are truly blessed to have her as were we.
Annie_G, Oct 2025
One of the most interesting and poignant tours. Jim contextualized the history leading to and during The Troubles and left us with the hopeful present and future. Most importantly, as someone who was himself affected by that time in history, he gave a voice and names to the victims. Not an easy tour, due to the subject matter, but definitely an important one.
Francisco_N, Oct 2025
This walking tour was a highlight of my time in Belfast. Our guide was not only knowledgeable about Belfastâs history, but also passionate in her presentation. I highly recommend this tour, especially on your first day of visiting the city.
Carmel_V, Oct 2025
Chris gave an unbiased account of the dramatic events that tool place in Belfast during the terror years. Very âinterestingâ to say the least.
William_O, Oct 2025
Very History Rich tour of Belfastâs troubled past and developing future. Roisin was a great guide! A new appreciation for Belfastâs history (and Irelandâs as a whole) and current political challenges Northern Ireland (or the âNorth of Irelandâ). As a Catholic American of Irish decent I found the discussion to be very neutral and focused on both sides of the issue leaving the participant with all the info they need to draw their own conclusions. I personally think itâs very good that things seem to be working themselves out non-violently and there seems to be hope for the People of Ireland no matter what side of the border they fall on. God Bless.
barbara_b, Oct 2025
This was an excellent tour. Our tour guide Rorey was great. His knowledge in the history of Ireland was so good. I would recommend this tour to everyone
Gleda_B, Oct 2025
A very informative and balanced history of Ireland and the religious and political conflicts of the Troubles.
Elaine_E, Oct 2025
If you want the chance to learn about Belfastâs history in an expert, neutral and personal way this is your tour.
Mark_R, Oct 2025
RĂłisĂn was such a wonderful guide. She was very passionate, as she experienced first-hand, a lot of what she covered during the tour. She made you feel the emotions at the time. She helped me, and our group, really envision what was happening back then. She's a fantastic storyteller. The earpiece and radio helped a lot as well. I truly enjoyed RĂłisĂn and the tour. I've been on many tours in Europe, and this was high on my favorite list. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Lori_H, Sep 2025
The guideâs speaker did not work 1/2 way through the tour. He did not have a back up. There were 25 people in the group. He would not speak louder after several people stated he could not be heard. He would gather people around him but not in front of him. He would turn his head and speak to one side and then the other side but he did not repeat himself. He kept telling the story so you only heard 1/2 the story if you were in the front as people in the back still could not hear him. Before his speaker went out he sounded to be knowledgeable. His name was Rory. Looking back I wish I took the titanic tour.
Sharon_B, Sep 2025
Fabulous tour with a great overview of the history and Troubles of Belfast. James was a brilliant guide with an in-depth knowledge and genuine passion for his job. Would 100% recommend.
Wendy_B, Sep 2025
A wonderful examination of earlier and recent Belfast history with the added bonuses of a historian and an easy walk !
edward_o, Sep 2025
VERY informative and sensitively handled. I worried that it would be a sensationalist or âhorrorâ walk. Super guide Mylie did a terrific job. My trip to Belfast would have been poorer without this tour.
Deon_N, Sep 2025
It was a fabulous tour with a great overview of the history and Troubles of Belfast. James was a brilliant guide and made the tour very enjoyable and interactive. Great source of information.
Glen_L, Sep 2025
Walking tour of places of history and interest in Belfast. Our guide was a Belfast native who offered valuable insight as to how the city has evolved over the years.
RobertW_S, Sep 2025
A terrific insight into Belfastâs amazing history. Our guide Anne did an amazing job including her personal history and knowledge
TRACEY_K, Sep 2025
Excellent your guide Anne. Fabulous tour. History of Belfast detailed and informative. Would highly recommend
jdelfsyahoocom, Sep 2025
Excellent tour. Miley was a phenomenal guide. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn some fascinating history about Belfast.
Martin_O, Sep 2025
Very informative tour. It was two and a half hours walk around Belfast but the time just flew by and was over before we knew it. This was down to James our tour guide. He was full of interesting facts and details of the terrible troubles in Belfast. All six of our party enjoyed the day and we all learned so much. Brilliant tour and would highly recommend. Well done James.
EDWARD_F, Sep 2025
Excellent tour guide with Anne, very knowledgeable, very accurate, very non-partialâŚ. Conveys information, accurately, and with sincereness to bed⌠Highly recommended
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