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Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

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Description

Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its Murals on this intimate street art tour. See colourful murals created by both Republican/Catholic and Loyalist/Protestant communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation! You will visit the areas that where deeply scarred during the conflict as well as learning over 800 years of history. Your guide will provide visual aids to help you imagine how life was like during the Troubles and your tour will visit the politically charged murals from both sides of the divide as well as stopping at the memorial gardens to the dead, stops include a visit to the peace lines and peace walls ,you will get to write your name on the largest Peace Wall in Western Europe and leave a message! We Also Provide Umbrellas for when it's raining! Several start times are available so this Private tour will slot into most schedules!

Tour Options

Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

10 min

A visit to the World Famous Murals at the International Wall to learn all about the conflict. Ample photo opportunities-Learn about Belfast's Dark History! Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its street art on this intimate street art tour. See colorful murals created by both Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation!

Admission included10 min

A visit to See and Photograph the Peace Wall which still divides Belfast to this very day. Write your Name and a Message of Hope on the Wall, other notable signatories include US President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama

Pass by

See the beautiful Clonard Monastery and where it is situated right in the middle of no-mans land.

Admission included5 min

A visit to the Irish Republican Army C Company Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden in Bombay Street. You will learn a lot of history and how the conflict began in 1969, Address: Bombay Street, Clonard. Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of IRA "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970. Commissioned by: Greater Clonard Ex-Prisoners' Association. Date unveiled: 20 August 2000 Notes: Plaques in memory of all Republican prisoners from the area who have died since 1916 were unveiled on 11 March 2001. Annual commemorative march held around 11th March.

Admission included10 min

Politically Charged Street Art Murals in Northern Ireland have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the region's past and present political and religious divisions. Belfast and Derry contain arguably the most famous political murals in Europe. It is believed that almost 2,000 murals have been documented since the 1970s. In 2014, the book, The Belfast Mural Guide estimated that, in Belfast, there were approximately 300 quality murals on display, with many more in varying degrees of age and decay. Murals commemorate, communicate and display aspects of culture and history. The themes of murals often reflect what is important to a particular community. A mural therefore exists to express an idea or message and could generally be seen as reflecting values held dear to that community. In Irish republican areas the themes of murals can range from the 1981 Irish hunger strike, with particular emphasis on strike leader Bobby Sands; murals of international solidarity with revolutionary groups are equally common, as are those which highlight a particular issue, for example the Ballymurphy Massacre or the McGurk's Bar bombing. In working class unionist communities, murals are used to promote Ulster loyalist paramilitary groups such as the Ulster Defence Association and Ulster Volunteer Force and commemorate their deceased members. However traditional themes such as William III of England and the Battle of the Boyne, the Battle of the Somme and the 36th Ulster Division are equally common

Admission included10 min

View the Loyalist UDA & UVF Murals See King William of Orange Aka King Billy Mural Take photos

Admission included10 min

The Bayardo Bar attack took place on 13 August 1975 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A unit of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), led by Brendan McFarlane, launched a bombing and shooting attack on a pub on Aberdeen Street, in the loyalist Shankill area. IRA members claimed the pub was targeted because it was frequented by members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Four Protestant civilians and one UVF member were killed, while more than fifty were injured.

Admission included10 min

In Irish republican areas the themes of murals can range from the 1981 Irish hunger strike, with particular emphasis on hunger strike leader IRA Volunteer Bobby Sands.

Pass by

Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. (Irish: Ard Eaglais Naomh Peadar) is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland and construction began in the 1860s. It is home to St Peter's Schola Cantorum (Choir).

5 min

The peace lines or peace walls are a series of separation barriers in Northern Ireland that separate predominantly Republican and Nationalist Catholic neighbourhoods from predominantly Loyalist and Unionist Protestant neighbourhoods. They have been built at urban interface areas in Belfast, Derry, Portadown and elsewhere. The stated purpose of the peace lines is to minimise inter-communal violence between Catholics (most of whom are nationalists who self-identify as Irish and Protestants (most of whom are unionists who self-identify as British. The peace lines range in length from a few hundred yards to over three miles (5 km). They may be made of iron, brick, and/or steel and are up to 25 feet (8 m) high. Some have gates in them (sometimes staffed by police) that allow passage during daylight but are closed at night. The majority of peace walls are located in Belfast, but they also exist in Derry, Portadown, and Lurgan.

Admission included10 min

Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970.

Admission included5 min

photo the armed Loyalist murals

Admission included10 min

Visit and Photo the World Famous Mural of Bobby Sands, the Leader of the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike.

Admission included5 min

Visit the Bayardo Memorial Garden on the Loyalist Side

Admission included10 min

Visit and Photo the IRA Belfast Brigade D Company Garden of Remembrance.

Admission included5 min

See the Welcome Wall and Divis Tower Where the British Army had a Sniper's Nest, this is the Heart of The IRA's Territory.

Admission included5 min

Visit the I.R.A. Heartland of the World Famous Irish Republican Catholic Nationalist Falls Road.

Highlights

Private transportation
Visit Both Sides of the Divide Which Include British Loyalist Protestant & Catholic Irish Republican
See the Bobby Sands, Falls Road, and Shankill political murals up close including the Peace Walls
Benefit from the personalized service and itinerary of a private tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Optimize your time with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your hotel
Belfast Hotel/AirBnb pickup and drop-off (if requested Belfast City Centre Only!)
Write Your Name & Leave a Message on the Peace Wall!
Gain intimate insight into Belfast’s history and culture from your guide
All of our tour guides are Belfast Locals and lived through the TROUBLES
See and Handle Real Plastic and Rubber Bullets Used by British Crown Forces!
Free Pick Up Drop back off Leonardo Hotel Belfast City Centre
See the Peace Walls and Peace Gates Up Close
Learn more about Ireland's Bloody History & the citys former conflict "The TROUBLES" from your guide
Let your driver handle navigation, leaving you free to admire the city

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Visit Both Sides of the Divide Which Include British Loyalist Protestant & Catholic Irish Republican
See the Bobby Sands, Falls Road, and Shankill political murals up close including the Peace Walls
Benefit from the personalized service and itinerary of a private tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Optimize your time with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your hotel
Belfast Hotel/AirBnb pickup and drop-off (if requested Belfast City Centre Only!)
Write Your Name & Leave a Message on the Peace Wall!
Gain intimate insight into Belfast’s history and culture from your guide
All of our tour guides are Belfast Locals and lived through the TROUBLES
See and Handle Real Plastic and Rubber Bullets Used by British Crown Forces!
Free Pick Up Drop back off Leonardo Hotel Belfast City Centre
See the Peace Walls and Peace Gates Up Close
Learn more about Ireland's Bloody History & the citys former conflict "The TROUBLES" from your guide
Let your driver handle navigation, leaving you free to admire the city
Not included
Tip for your Guide
Upgrade to OUR VIP PACKAGE Top of The Range Luxury Mercedes Benz V-Class for £25(When Available)
Pickup or Drop off to Titanic Museum or Crumlin Road Gaol £10,Grand Train Station Extra £5 Cash/Card
Cruise Ship Extra £25 Pickup & £25 Drop Back Off Paid in Cash to Your Tour Guide
Pickup/Drop Off Queen's University/Botanic gardens/Ulster Museum/St George's Extra £10

Pickup Locations & Times

Belfast Hotel/Airbnb pickup and drop-off (if requested)extra charge Free Pickup and Drop Back Off from Leonardo hotel. Pickup from Cruise Ship £25 and Drop Back Off £25 Paid Directly to your Tour Guide Cash or Card (Preferably Cash).

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour Start Times8am 9am 10 11am 12 1pm 2 3pm 4 5pm Please indicate which time slot suits you

Reviews(655)

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Safiye_B
July 4, 2026
Excellent Tour!

Excellent tour! Paula was so knowledgeable about the history of Northern Ireland. Her tour was so interesting and we learned so much that we didn’t know about the troubles. She was very kind and answered all our questions. Highly recommend!

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martinai417
July 2, 2026
A must for your Belfast trip

This tour is a must during your visit to Belfast. Barry was an incredible tour guide - a font of knowledge and insight. Thank you Barry for sharing your perspective and experience with us. It meant so much and touched us deeply. Highly recommended!

Operator response

It was a Pleasure to Meet you and Explain About Ireland's Bloody Troubled History! All the Best Barry 😎

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Beth_H
July 1, 2026
Paula was a wonderful...

Paula was a wonderful tour guide! She was knowledgeable and was able to tell us about the history of Belfast and Northern Ireland in an engaging way. We asked questions and she answered them with honesty and sincerity. This tour was a highlight of our trip.

Operator response

Thanks Beth! Paula 😀

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Grace Q
June 20, 2026
Family visit to Belfast

Barry was an excellent guide who gave a detailed insight into the troubles on both sides of the conflict. His transfer of knowledge gave our family a better understanding and sense of awareness of recent Irish history. Síocháin inár nÉirinn Ciarán - Corcaigh/Cabhán

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admirerb
June 20, 2026
Belfast through the years

Excellent guide, could not have wished for better , super friendly and knowledgeable, informative and interesting. Learned a lot about something i knew a bit about but, walked away from the experience more the wiser .

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Michelle_G
June 16, 2026
Do this tour. Just do it.

Here it is a long while after the tour. We had a profoundly wonderful and authentic experience and hope to do this again.

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440bahiaz
June 15, 2026
10 out of 10 Tour!

This was our first time in Belfast (me and two otjer people) and we decided to do a rather last minute booking for a Black Cab tour, but it was ABSOLUTELY worth it! We booked though Viator and the organizers were quick to communicate with us and make sure that we had thebest quality tour. Our tour was led by Barry and was about 2 hours long and covered the history of The Troubles in Belfast but also provided more historical context such as the Great Famine and the 1916 Easter Rising. We had a wonderful experience and would absolutely do it again!

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rmmw16
June 15, 2026
Barry was outstanding. Friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. A powerful Belfast tour. Highly recommend!

Barry was an outstanding guide and made our Belfast Black Taxi Tour one of the highlights of our trip. He was prompt, friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. What made the experience especially powerful was hearing about the Troubles from someone who had actually lived through them. Barry brought Belfast’s history to life in a way that was both informative and moving. Our entire family learned so much and came away with a much deeper understanding of the city, its people, and its complex past. We saw places we never would have discovered on our own and appreciated Barry’s thoughtful perspective throughout. He also shared great recommendations for books, movies, and other resources. Excellent service and an unforgettable experience. Highly recommend! One of those experiences our family will be talking about for years. If you’re visiting Belfast, book this tour and ask for Barry.

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aschloss87
June 10, 2026
Was the absolute best thing I did on my trip! So much colour and flavour!

Barry was an absolute gem- so much history and knowledge with a few personal touches along the way. Right up there with the best tours I have ever done- first thing everyone should do in Belfast! Lots of stories and insights into what happened- should be mandatory for everyone to do this!

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Kari_A
June 7, 2026
Barry was extremely...

Barry was extremely knowledgeable and did an excellent job of educating us and providing us with important context for the murals, memorials and museum he showed us. We were very pleased with our tour and would highly recommend Barry to anyone wanting to do such a tour!

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