An Eclectic Best of Belfast with a local Walking/Experience tour.
Description
Let's go on a 2.5 hour walking tour of Belfast city center like a local. And as we go I'll paint a picture of its past, present and future, on a voyage of how it was and how it will be now the dust has finally settled, on a space full of people just happy to be here. We'll start at Belfast City Hall, Discover the Entries were Belfast was born, and stroll along the River Lagan to discover the I.C.C Exibition Centre and Waterfront Hall, and then pass by the Big Fish, look out to see the birthplace of Titanic, and then continue through the Cathedral Quarter. Dicovering Street Art as we go.
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Itinerary
After discovering city hall and hearing a description of where Belfast came from and getting a background of how the period known as the troubles are apart of and entwined in the birth of Belfast.
You will see and hear lesser known facts about this place of worshop, and view the grotto and nearby streetart.
Here we will walk the narrow streets the city was born on and hear of its conections to the slave trade and other rebelious locals
We'll then discover the area of Belfast where it was bestowed the honor of city by Queen Victoria.
You'll pass along the river Lagan, look out to Sea/See the area now known as the Titanic Quarter and discover the Waterfront hall. (ICC Belfast)
Here we will view the Beacon of Hope Belfast.
And it's in the Cathedral area we'll view the street art and murals and hear of how Belfast and it's people are coming together to reconcile and build a brighter space for all, through it's many free festivals, creative organisations, and new industries.
In Memory of Queen Victoria's Husband.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(156)
Booked a tour with Marti on our first day in Belfast, and what a good idea that was! Despite the rainy weather, he provided a fun, informative, and unique perspective of the city that ended up being a great primer for the rest of our trip. Marti's love for his city was apparent and made the tour feel authentic and personal. Do yourself and your vacation a favor and book this tour. Thank you Marti!
Great overview of the history and key sights of Belfast ! Marti is very knowledgeable and entertaining with the details !
Why Thank you, I happy to read you enjoyed our Eclectic wee dander around Belfast City Center. And thank you for taking the time to leave me your lovely review. And hope you continue enjoying your adventures here on this wee island.
Having arrived in Belfast on Saturday afternoon after a 30+ hour journey from Australia, we were seeking a top-quality introduction to Belfast and its history together with the right level of entertainment. We struck it lucky with Marti. The history of Belfast is complex and Marti was terrific in taking us through the significant milestones in Belfast history before we set off walking around the city. We would have NEVER (ever) noticed or seen the endless landmarks or points of history which he explained to us, linking the stories together. Marti is a passionate lover of history, Ireland and of course Belfast and I con confidently confirm that he single-handedly helped us piece together a framework of knowledge which was both so interesting and informative. Marti’s Tours are most definitely unique🙏
Thank you for your glowing 5🌟 review. I do my best to help my guests understand Belfast and as you say its complexity better. And then set off to show you not only the sights and sounds bit also the wee hidden gems you wouldn't notice bor do the locals know off. I thank you for choosing me as your guide after such a long flight. And hope your enjoying your further travels on this side of the World 🌎 and maybe catch you next time your over so we can continue further along themARTiway 😀
Our tour guide, Marty, was extremely knowledgeable all things Belfast. He gave us a history lesson at the beginning to lay the groundwork for the remainder of the tour. We walked all over Belfast and he knew facts about so many of the establishments, the buildings, the best food fare, drinks. Oh and people recognized him and the friendly greetings between them was sweet. I very much recommend this tour and I planning to do his other tours upon returning to Belfast. Oh we did go have a Belfast coffee upon his recc and it did not disappoint 🍀🍀🍀
Hi thanks for taking the time to leave me your review. And am happy to hear you tried a Belfast Coffee 😊 And yes the local people are very friendly and can't but not engage with them as we passby. And I thank you for recommending me. And look forward to welcoming you again on one of my other experiences.
Fantastic tour with Marti! His deep knowledge of Belfast, combined with the enthusiasm and passion he brings, makes this an experience you really need to have in person. We can’t believe how quickly the three hours flew by. Excellent value for money and highly recommended.
Thank you, yes time flies along the Marti Way. And I'm pleased you enjoyed our time together. And I thank ypu also for highly recommending this experience. I guess I'm just a reflection of Belfast and its people. Who love their new city.
Fantastic tour with Marti. Excellent guide, historian, and storyteller. We were so happy to book this tour as we saw so much more than if we had explored Belfast on our own. Book any of his tours, he will not disappoint!
Thank You for your recommendations. I do my best to help visitors discover a little more than the average. And share what I can with you all. As I know most of the time you're not that long in Belfast. And hope to catchup with you next time you're over, so you can continue your adventures along the Marti Way 😀
We had a very insightful, informative and entertaining experience. And being showed and told many things/places we would not have found out without him.
Thank you I do my best to help visitors discover Belfast in a more curious way than other walking tours available. And thank your kind words.
Although Marti had a ton of knowledge about the history or Belfast, he spent too much time talking about it before we even started our walking tour. But to his credit he spent longer than the time allotted with us. The later part of or tour was great. He definitely is a personable chap.
Thank you and am happy to read you enjoyed our time together on what was a damp day. So in keeping dry covered most of the comprehension off the tour, before setting off to discover the city. And after bringing you back closer to your hotel. As you say your only day in Belfast. And hope I helped you discover info for the others places you travelled to on this wee island.
We thoroughly enjoyed Marti's eclectic tour of Belfast. Our coach tour of Ireland provided a lot of information;we wanted to hear more about the city and its history. So much of what we heard about Belfast was about conflict and violence. Marti provided excellent background on the history of Belfast and filled in many gaps; but, he also wants people to know that most residents, no matter their personal beliefs, simply want to live in peace. He showed us many hidden gems along the 2.5-hour walk. By the end, we felt like we really knew the city and had a greater appreciation for those who call Belfast home.
Thank you, and am happy to read I helped you understand this wee island a bit better. And yes it true we have mostly moved on from that troublesome past. And do our best to live in peace and harmony now. And as part of our time together like to take visitors closer to the people, off the beaten at time so you get a real feel of Belfast. Thank you for your kind words and hope you'll visit again to explore more of this fab wee city.
This bespoke Eclectic Tour was a great afternoon combining the history and culture of Belfast. Stopping off at the fabulous Sawers midway for some local delicacies was a lovely treat too. Marti was very knowledgeable and his passion for the city shone through! The Belfast Chamber team learned a lot more about Belfast through the years from all the fab facts and there were plenty of laughs along the Marti Way too!
Thank You I felt incredably honoured to show such esteemed locals a wee bit of our city, on your own bespoke eclectic experience And in the conversation we had before we meet I knew exactly were to take you 😀 Thank you for taking the time to leave me your review.
