The Troubles Tour - To historier, en rejse
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Oplev Belfasts fortid, mens du udforsker livet under The Troubles, da konflikt, frygt og modstandsdygtighed formede hverdagens virkelighed. Guidet af to lokale kvinder - en fra en republikansk baggrund og en fra et loyalistisk samfund - vil du gå i Falls og Shankill Roads, hvor murmalerier, gader og minder afslører, hvordan identitet, opdeling og samfund formede deres barndom. De deler personlige historier om tab, styrke, daglige rutiner under trussel, og det mod, der kræves for at holde familier og kvarterer sammen. Selv om de er adskilt af politik og vægge, afspejler deres erfaringer en fælles beslutning om at beskytte deres kære og håb om en bedre fremtid. Du vil også lære, hvordan kvinder på begge sider støttede dialogen, hjalp med at opretholde fredsprocessen og fortsat arbejde mod forsoning i dag. Mere end en sightseeingtur, er dette et reflekterende, menneskeligt møde med levet historie - en invitation til at høre rigtige stemmer og forstå Belfast gennem sine kvinders perspektiver.
Turmuligheder
Rejseplan
Var den højeste bygning i Belfast og husede en britisk hærs observationsbygning på taget og var stedet for slæbet af de første dødsfald den nat, hvor problemerne brød ud i august 1969
Et vidunderligt udvalg af vægmalerier, der skildrer lokale begivenheder og internationale konflikter både fortid og nutid.
En have til at mindes lokale republikanere, der mistede livet i konflikten fra Lower Falls Road-området. En af to haver, som vi besøger, og som kan være kontroversielle, da de ærer IRA-medlemmers døde.
Et af de mest berømte vægmalerier i Belfast, Booby Sand, der døde i sultestrejke i Maze-fængslet i 1981
Fr, Alex Reid var den fastboende præst, der var medvirkende til begyndelsen af de samtaler, der til sidst førte til, at langfredagsaftalen blev underskrevet.
Den anden af de Memorial Gardens, vi besøger, denne gang dedikeret til republikanerne i Clonard-området og stedet, der generelt accepteres som værende stedet, hvor 'The Troubles' brød ud i august 1969
Gates mellem Loyalist Shankill Road og Republican Falls Road, der stadig lukker hver nat
Underskriv den 14 meter høje "Fredsmur, der skiller de to samfund, og lad dine tanker om fred.
En UVF-maleri til minde om 7 medlemmer af UVF, der mistede livet i konflikten
Shankill bombeplads hvor 9 mennesker mistede livet
Højdepunkter
Hvad er inkluderet
Rejsendes vurderinger
Vigtig information
- Kørestolsegnet
- Spædbørn og småbørn kan køre i barnevogn eller klapvogn
- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Transportmulighederne er tilgængelige for kørestolsbrugere
- Alle områder er tilgængelige for kørestolsbrugere
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Turen er cirka 3 miles (4km) til fods
- Der er en masse stående på de lokale steder af interesse forbundet med de problemer
Anmeldelser(42)
Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Belfast. What we loved about it was the fact that you are hearing from people who lived it, the trauma is still very evident but there are some lighter (not many) moments as well. The stories are from personal experience and they took place in the streets you are walking down. If you thought you knew about the troubles then I suggest you take this tour as it gave us a much greater insight into what life was actually like growing up on the Falls or the Shankill, particularly from the perspective of a daughter or mother. Highly recommended, thank you to both ladies for sharing there stories.
It’s a tour that deepens your understanding of the conflict in Belfast — and how you understand the people that lived through such a traumatic time. Two women share such wonderfully open accounts of their personal experiences from either side of the conflict was something I’ll never forget. I didn’t expect to cry as much as I did, but their honesty, strength, and vulnerability were overwhelming in the best way. It was incredibly powerful to hear first‑hand stories from women who lived through those times and whose voices are so often missing from the narrative. Some of the stories were absolutely devastating, and they will stay with me. I’m so grateful to these women for offering such a generous, personal, and courageous experience. It’s a tour that changes how you see Belfast — and how you understand the people that lived through such a traumatic time.
We had an interesting and very personal tour by Barbra and July who not only painted the bigger picture and the events that happend during The Troubles but also gave a deaply and personal insight they and their families went trough during this extremly difficult period. Thank you both! A must when visiting Belfast.
Excellent tour with informative and personal insights on both sides. Learned a lot. Headset’s in first half were very good and would’ve been good to have in second half as well.
Very interesting and informative. I would recommend this tour.
This is by far the best history walking tour I've ever been on. The two women explained the history of the troubles really clearly and concisely, and their inclusion of personal stories made it even more powerful and poignant. It has only been running since January and I feel so lucky that I didn't visit Belfast before it started! I will be recommending this tour to anyone I can, and really really really recommend anyone who is reading this review books it straight away!
Absolutely 💯 Highly recommend. Amazing women gave us an amazing insight into life for women during the troubles. Barbara and Julie. Very Emotional and funny at times.
Cannot say this is a laugh a minute tour. Very serious, very emotional. Both ladies give their views on being on opposite sides. They do not apologize or attack the other. It deals with the heartfelt emotions of being, literally, at war. A war that involves family, friends, and children and in Julie's case home when gunmen entered her home and tried to execute her father, right in front of her. Certainly makes one think. Learned a lot and I am still mulling over the education I received. Best of the future to the ladies.
I cannot enthuse enough about this tour. Absolutely stunning and it gives a real insite in to the troubles and the impact that it had on ordinary people. Barbara and Julie were amazing guides. Don't even think about this, book it.
I feel truly humbled and privileged to have spent three hours with Barbara and Julie. It’s hard to put into words just how powerful and unforgettable this tour is—if you ever get the chance, don’t hesitate to go. The first half, led by Barbara on the Catholic side of the wall, is followed by the second half with Julie, who guides you through the peace gates into the Protestant side. Hearing two deeply personal and contrasting perspectives on the same conflict is incredibly moving. Both women are remarkably strong, having lived through the Troubles themselves, and their stories bring a level of authenticity and humanity that no other tour could replicate. This experience goes far beyond history—it’s personal, emotional, and profoundly impactful. Thank you both, from the bottom of my heart, for sharing your stories with us. Wishing you peace always.
