If Buildings Could Talk Tour
Belfast, Northern Ireland
If Buildings Could Talk Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Belfast, Northern Ireland
- 2 hours (approx.)
Overview
Learn about Belfast and the many stories from its past with this entertaining tour through the city. Walk with your tour guide as they tell you the interesting and unusual history of Belfast and share what the city's buildings might say if they could speak. Places on this small-group tour are capped at 20 travelers.
- Belfast walking tour that covers roughly 2 miles (3.2 kilometers)
- Hear stories from events in the city’s history from the past 100 years
- Get to know your way around Belfast city center while being entertained
- Small-group tour allows for more questions and a more personal feel
What's Included
Meeting and Pickup
Itinerary
Additional Info
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 238 reviews
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Brilliant tour , very knowledgeable and experienced. Barney was pleasant, funny , entertaining and informative. Even if you think you know Belfast I guarantee you will be further educated.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you very much Campbell.
You were great company and delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour.
Barney.
Barney is a local with a treasure trove of historical details which he weaves into engaging stories. We truly enjoyed his humor and his review of Belfast history. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
What a lovely comment.
Thank you so much.
Barney.
Great tour with Barney, informative, knowledgeable and concise, all with a touch of humour included. Highly recommend for all first timers to Belfast, as well as locals looking for a valuable historical lesson.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you Justin.
Always great to get positive feed back and its very much appreciated.
Barney.
Really enjoyed the walking tour with Barney we were all from close to Belfast but every stop was so interesting & Barney himself is a great storyteller. Can highly commend the 'If Buildings could talk' tour we throughly enjoyed it. 5 stars all round. Louise Caroline & Angela
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you very much Louise Caroline & Angela, it was a pleasure having you on tour.
Barney.
Barney is a lovely guy and this was a lovely and enlightening tour on a weekend. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and highlights many historical lovely buildings including murals connected with the troubles.
His in-depth local knowledge and research brings to life in a very unique way a side of Belfast that the tourists would not normally encounter.
I can thoroughly recommend this tour as an enjoyable and informative experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Lovely review Mary and thank you so much for taking the time to leave it.
Delighted that you enjoyed it.
Barney.
Barney, our knowledgeable and entertaining tour guide, truly made Belfast come alive with his wealth of information and engaging storytelling. The small group setting, coupled with individual booklets and headsets, ensured a personalized and immersive experience. His gentle pace and anecdotal stories about the city's inhabitants and history provided a unique and fascinating perspective. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Belfast in a fun and informative way.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
"Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Belfast in a fun and informative way"
That is a lovely comment.
Thank you very much.
Barney.
Great tour! Very informative and entertaining with interesting stories and facts. Barney was a lovely tour guide and very happy to answer our questions.
Response from Host, May 2024
What a lovely review Emmalee, thank you very much for taking the time to leave it.
Barney.
Informative & amusing in equal measures. A city tour with a twist. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review.
Much appreciated.
Barney.
This is a fantastic way to learn about the history of Belfast. Barney is a great guide, he is engaging and really brings the buildings and the city to life.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
That's lovely Faye, thank you very much
Barney
Barney, our tour guide, was very entertaining and had a wealth of information. The tour was at a gentle pace with lots of anecdotal stories about the people who lived or worked in the buildings. Overall I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Belfast.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you very much Judith for taking the time to leave a lovely review.
Barney.
The history was thorough and well spoken, Our tour guide was knowledgeable, fun and had a wonderful personality and sense of humour.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Very kind words, thank you very much.
Barney.
Randy is a fabulous guide; so knowledgeable, thorough, answers all questions patiently, and made us feel ever-so-grateful to have toured with him. He included the development of Belfast, the Troubles - development, destruction of buildings, repeated efforts of repair, sectioning of the city, with resolution and restoration. When passerby's asked for directions he answered them too. We would go with Randy anywhere in Belfast!
My mother and I had a great time on the tour with Barney. We learnt a lot about Belfast and we wouldn’t have noticed many of the things he pointed out. It’s worth doing when you visit Belfast.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Thank you very much Claire and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.
Barney
Discovering Belfast with Barney was indeed exciting and super interesting. And doing it as a solo visitor made me appreciate it even more. Barney knows a whole lot of intriguing stories about the city, and the way he narrates them makes the difference! We had great talks and shared deep thoughts about the city and its history. Definitely worth doing!
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review Maria and I am delighted that you enjoyed the tour.
Barney
Barney was first class guide. Very informative and amusing.
Great way to spend 2 hrs,seeing your own city in a new light
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Sorry for the late reply but thank you very much for the review.
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