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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

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Belfast, Northern Ireland
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10+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0
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· 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!!
· 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.

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

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Free Hotel pick up within in city centre

    or

    Meeting point

    • Leonardo Hotel Belfast
      Great Victoria St, Belfast BT1 6DY, UK

      Meet at front of Hotel

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 01/24/2022 - 05/10/2027

      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 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Peace Wall

    15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Bobby Sands Mural

    30 minutesAdmission 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

    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 2,249 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Good Wee Tour

    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

    Very Authentic

    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.

    An interesting way to look at Belfast

    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.

    Joseph was very...

    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!!

    The driver was very...

    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.

    Great tour! Highly recommend!

    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.

    Eye Opening Experience

    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.

    Such an interesting tour!...

    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.

    Don’t leave Belfast without taking this 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.

    Quick tour before the open

    Melanie_J, Jul 2025
    Great experience with Joseph being able to answer any and all questions we threw at him. Highly recommend,

    Private black car taxi

    shabis823, Jul 2025
    This is a verry interesting tour learning about today's relationship between Protestant and Catholics relationship.

    Outstanding Tour

    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

    Very moving & informative.

    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.

    Fantastic Experience

    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.

    Worthwhile.

    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.

    Two thumbs up

    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.

    Tour through troubled times

    OrmaJeanBob_S, Oct 2024
    Our guide was excellent and helped us understand the conflicts well and the desire for recovery and peace

    Pat was brilliant as was the trip

    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.

    A must do trip.

    Jane_A, Sep 2024
    A very interesting experience. We learned a lot from our excellent driver. A must for adult visitors to Belfast.

    Insightful but also Tragic

    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.

    Wonderful Tour

    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.

    This was very illuminating, packed full of information

    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.

    Black Taxi Tour - Don't miss it

    Damian_H, Jul 2024
    Great experience and excellent guide. You get a great understanding of the troubles from both communities.

    Very nice experience!

    Bryant_W, Jun 2024
    Very easy to book and communicate. Everything went as planned. Nice tour and informative. timing was just about perfect for us.

    Great experience!

    Maureen_C, May 2024
    Our driver Jim was great - very informative and knowledgeable! We were surprised that the gates are still locked every night.

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