Original Private Belfast Troubles and Peace Cab/Taxi Tour 2 Hours
Description
Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs. The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Welcome to the changing city we offer free city centre pick if staying outside city you can also arrange to be picked up outside Belfast city hall front gates. We can accommodate any other pick up outside our free pick up zone for additional charge.
This massive wall has over 40 murals telling the stories of the Cuban ,Palestine’s ,The Kurds to name a few people that Republican family would support.
If you know anything about The Troubles you will surly heard of the Falls road where the famous Hollywood film Name of the Father was based on. You will see the murals that welcome you into the Republican community hand painted by local street artist. You we learn at first hand from your guide /driver what it was like driving through our deadly streets.
Welcome to one of the biggest peace walls in Belfast .You have the opportunity of writing your name and a quote of this massive barrier that divides both Catholic and Protestant communities. Lady gaga ,Morgan freeman President Clinton have all written quotes on the walls for peace.
Bombay street was burnt to the ground in 1969 by loyalist mobs and police and is classed as the birth place of the Provisional IRA who fought the British Army for over 25 years on these narrow streets.
The people’s army UVF and the UDA have been birth on these street of the loyalist Shankill road the heart land. Learn about the history and the fight of the people against the IRA for over 25 years.
Built in the 1800s this notorious Belfast gaol had many successful escapes and was a hanging jail right up to the 1960s.This gaol was a remand jail and housed IRA,UVF and UFF prisoners.
Saint Peters Cathedral is a outstanding work of craftmenship built back in the 1800s and a local priest penned the famous Republican song the fog Drew.
The Shankill stretches to lower and upper you will have a chance to get out and take photos of the political murals that have been painted by locals on gable walls.
The famous international wall depicting the plight of countries who dont get media attendant.Palestine,Kurds etc
What a beautiful building the altar is made of local women wedding rings and was built by italian and local men over 100 years ago.You guide will bring you if you request.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We offer a free pick up 1 km from Belfast city hall all other locations will have a cash surcharge on the day . Please request prices if outside the 1km radius
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(91)
George picked us up from the hotel and straight away told us that we would hear about the troubles from all sides, this made for a very informative and unbiased tour. George stopped at various places for photos and gave us information along the way. Would highly recommend Thank you
The guided tour with Ricky covered not only the many points I had already read about, but also introduced several others. The entire tour was accompanied by well-founded and impartial explanations based on real lived experiences. I considered this guided tour to be the highlight of my trip to the incredibly interesting city of Belfast.
During a short break in Belfast with my sister we booked a political taxi tour with Steven as our guide. He was very knowledgeable of Belfast's history and troubles, had many stories to tell, giving us a balanced view of life on both sides of the wall. A complex situation indeed. Stephen had a friendly manner and I would highly recommend a tour with him. Thank you.
Very informative trip, we got a good insight of growing up on both sides as a group of 28 we had 4 drivers, who accommodated us greatly.
Outstanding and worth every penny. Ricky was so informative and we learnt so much. Would recommend to anyone wanting to have a knowledgeable tour guide
Sean Mc. Was the best- smart, articulate and charming. His no nonsense explanations and insights were quite helpful understanding a complex topic. A “must see” in Belfast!
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Cannot thank Stephen enough for his tour guide today his knowledge and sincerty was 100% and a gentleman as well we would highly recommend 5 Stars Eddie & Rose Smith
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Incredible tour with a knowledgeable guide whose insight and compassion made this an unforgettable experience. Learn the history from a local who saw things first hand. A must do for any trip to Belfast; I found the tour so moving in its nuance, sensitivity, and ultimately, relevance.
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There was a rally going on near our pick up point. They never contacted us or suggested that we move our pick up location. We could have been picked up two blocks away. This is a highlight tour. We were able to contact another guide. He was great and one third the price. The only reason I am giving two stars is that our money was reimbursed immediately.
Hi We like to point out a few things in your terrible review (1)Protest at the city hall which we had no control over and asked you nicely can you walk to Jurys hotel which is a short distance and not 2 blocks away. So totally over exaggerated (2)You had the cheek to phone another tour company at the 1/3 of the price which means they charging 1994 prices So just another exaggeration (3)One thing you did get correct is we give you a full refund and lost money due to commission paid from one bank to another. So our final analytics of your review You not a tourist we would have wanted to show our beautiful city to and your massive exaggeration of everything. I be you tell people you have a kangaroo in your back yard that a small grass hooper. Sean o toole
We had a tour with Brenton who spent time explaining how, why and the reasons behind the troubles we learnt so much about the real facts and it opened our eyes
Thank you for taking the time to write a wonderful review and come to our changing city. Best Regard Tierna
