Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour
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Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Swap crowded bus tours for a private black taxi tour
- Expand your knowledge of Belfast’s history
- Visit both Protestant and Republican murals
- Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Professional local driver-guide
- Live commentary on Belfast’s history and The Troubles
- Visits to key sites including Shankill Road, Falls Road, Peace Walls, and major murals
- Photo stops at key landmarks during the tour
- Hotel pickup (city centre) or designated meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Entry fees to attractions not specifically listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 01/24/2022 - 07/22/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Itinerary
1
56 Sherbrook Cl
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Peace Wall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Bobby Sands Mural
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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
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Jessica_B, Jul 2026
This is a must do in Belfast! Our driver was so informative and brought the history to life. Hands down…must do!
Carol_Y, Jul 2026
Our driver was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining all the murals and the Peace Wall. Our original confirmation mentioned food and beverages provided which was not the case, but since our tour was at 9am, we didn't need any.
Hollis_R, Jun 2026
Super worthwhile experience! We learned so much about the Troubles and what it was like to live in Belfast up until the Good Friday agreement. Beyond being incredibly knowledgeable, our guide had an amazing sense of humor and was so easy to chat and fun to chat with. Highly recommend this tour and Mark in particular as a guide!
Curtis_D, May 2026
Our guide, William, arrived early for pickup, and we hit the ground running. While we ended up touring in a minivan rather than the iconic "black taxi," the experience itself didn't suffer at all. Having grown up watching the religious and political unrest on the nightly news, we really wanted an objective education on both sides of the history. William did a fantastic job presenting a balanced, neutral perspective, allowing us to process the information and decide for ourselves. We hit all the key sites and never felt rushed when taking photos. We highly recommend this tour, and William in particular!
Renee_F, May 2026
Fantastic tour! Your own tour with a private guide allows for an experience at your own pace. Mark was wonderful. He took his time detailing the history of Belfast — and both sides — without any bias. He was open to stopping anywhere along the route that we wanted to allow for pictures, questions and just taking in all of the information. Highly recommend!
Nancy_B, May 2026
Absolutely fantastic. I think 90% of the information was new to me. Our guide, Joel, was very knowledgeable and kind. I felt like we went at our own pace the whole time.
Claire, May 2026
As a local Belfast girl (returning after 30+ yrs away) and my friend a tourist from Australia this was insightful for both of us. Well Organised operators with lots of knowledge and perspective. Can’t be easy to lead this tour everyday with divisions still evident across the city, but Sean was great at giving a locals perspective and answering all our questions
David_J, Nov 2025
Five stars.
Sean our driver was punctual, very
friendly, knowledgeable
and likeable.
Great way to spend a couple of
hours in Belfast and learn a bit
about the history
Mark_M, Nov 2025
Paul was our tour guide and grew up during the Troubles. First hand knowledge and family life experiences shared. Very objective and unbiased. Loved it and recommend if you’re headed to Belfast it’s a must see.
Juanita_C, Nov 2025
Henry lived through this time, and gave first hand knowledge of the history and the walls with the murals. He answered our questions and stopped to explain different thibgs.
Diane_E, Sep 2025
Joseph was very knowledgeable and gave personal accounts to fortify his presentation! On time, clean vehicle, kind and courteous! We learned a lot and would recommend this tour to anyone!!
Nancy_T, Sep 2025
The driver was very knowledgeable. He took us to the murals and catholic / Protestant area while he explained the history and culture of the fighting. He also showed us several WWII tributes within these areas. A fabulous tour.
Margaret_B, Sep 2025
Our driver, Henry, was the best! The tour was so informative and Henry told us so many back stories that made the history of Belfast and The Troubles come to life. He pointed us to a great pub after our tour where we enjoyed a Guinness and talking to some locals.
Shelby_M, Sep 2025
This was an eye opening experience. So glad I scheduled it for our first day in Belfast. Our guide, James, was full of insights and added to the experience. Highly recommended to all visiting Belfast.
Maureen_C, Aug 2025
Such an interesting tour! Paul, our guide, was interesting and having lived through the Troubles had such a personal impact on our tour.
Sue_G, Jul 2025
This is a must do tour. Our guide Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into life in Belfast and the history of their struggles both past and present. None of what we new of this history comes close to the reality this tour provides.
Melanie_J, Jul 2025
Great experience with Joseph being able to answer any and all questions we threw at him. Highly recommend,
shabis823, Jul 2025
This is a verry interesting tour learning about today's relationship between Protestant and Catholics relationship.
John_O, Jul 2025
William (Liam) was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to ensure we hoot all the pictures we wanted
I highly recommend William
Gaynor_R, May 2025
Our guide told us about his own childhood during the troubles & how it affected his whole family. He helped us understand what happened. Very informative & moving.
Meredith_P, Oct 2024
William was just fantastic and had so much information about Belfast. We appreciated his kindness and friendliness throughout our tour. We learned so much about the city of Belfast.
Sharon_F, Oct 2024
If you are in Belfast, you really should do this as it was informative and well done. Our guide Joseph was amazing.
Amy_A, Oct 2024
Our driver and tour guide, Steven, was fabulous. He was so informative with a touch of humor. We all had wonderful time. If your coming to Belfast, you must do the Black Taxi Tour - make your reservation now.
OrmaJeanBob_S, Oct 2024
Our guide was excellent and helped us understand the conflicts well and the desire for recovery and peace
Phillip_R, Sep 2024
We had Pat (aka Patrick / Paddy) as our driver. He was magnificent - learned, warm and friendly and moreover he has lived experience of the troubles making him one of the most authentic guides we have ever had. It’s a must do trip - particularly with Pat.
Jane_A, Sep 2024
A very interesting experience. We learned a lot from our excellent driver. A must for adult visitors to Belfast.
John_W, Sep 2024
Although we were generally aware of The Troubles, our guide did a great job bringing it alive and sharing his insights about that period and the progress made since then.
He provided a balanced view of each perspective and noted the key players as well as the root causes of The Troubles.
This is a must-see tour for anyone interested in Northern Ireland history and, unfortunately, in human nature.
Diana_H, Sep 2024
Paul was wonderful in giving a great background to both past and present events that shape this area of Northern Ireland continuing even into today. Having lived through it, he brought a real perspective you can’t get from just reading about it. Loved that it was a private tour. Well worth it. Glad I left Belfast with a new understanding of the Troubles.
Phillip_P, Aug 2024
Coming from the U.S., we had limited information about The Troubles. This tour was incredibly informative and made it very easy to see the sites and the murals, etc. Our driver was very well informed about the history, reasons for why things happened, etc. Did not express an opinion about which side was right or wrong, etc., just stuck to the facts. Do not come to Belfast and fail to go on one of these tours. Our driver was very knowledgeable, very approaching and really engaging. It’s a tough topic that he handled with grace, knowledge and empathy. You may be able to find some of these stops on your own, but you would really be cheating yourself out of a great experience. You just hop out and learn about the site, then jump back in and take off the first next one – super convenient. Very illuminating tour about a very difficult time in the city’s history.
Damian_H, Jul 2024
Great experience and excellent guide. You get a great understanding of the troubles from both communities.
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