Private Political History and Murals Tour Belfast
Description
Learn the truth about the Troubles in Belfast starting way back in the late 1960s, visit where it happened and hear the stories of murders, collusion, bombings and rioting from locals that lived through it all. Patrol the Famous Peace walls still dividing The Unionist Shankill Road and the Nationalist Falls Road. Explore the Wall Murals that tell stories of the paramilitaries involved and the innocent people that lost their lives. Please see additional pick up details for further information on starting locations.
Tour Options
Itinerary
At the Peace Wall your will have an opportunity to exit the vehicle and walk the walls, learn story behind why the walls are there and sign a good luck message to future generations.
Exploring the Shankill Road you will learn about Loyalist paramilitaries, the people of the area and events that took place during The Troubles.
Exploring the Falls Road you will learn about Republican paramilitaries, the reasons behind their uprising, the people of the area and events that took place during The Troubles.
Drive by the old prison and Court House to learn about where many of the people involved during the troubles where held and sentenced. You do not enter the jail at this time only to see from the outside.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We thank you for considering us to explore Belfast with. While we will pick up from any location in Belfast and further please note that if your pick up location is located more than 1km from Belfast City Hall a small fee on the day may be added equal to taxi fare starting from £10 (this is NOT per person). We will message you to confirm this.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infant seats available upon prior request.
- Wheelchair accessible vehicle must be requested prior to tour.
Reviews(195)
Sean was an excellent tour guide, with plenty of stories to tell and gave us ample time to see all the sites and ask questions. He was very knowledgeable about northern irish history
Sean was a fascinating tour guide. This tour was a highlight of the trip for my teenage boys. My son is very interested in the history of the Troubles and Sean provided an insiders tour with a ton of information.
Sean was really knowledgeable. He provided a balanced overview of the historical and current context of Belfast. He was able to answer all our questions, no matter how daft or complex and when he saw how interested we were he was able to tap into our historical thirst. Sean was an excellent communicator and made us feel valued customers. In addition as a disabled patron, Sean made sure I was able to get into, and out of, his cab safely and he ensured I was comfortable. Thanks to Sean for a great experience.
5 stars very informative and educational
We booked a 2 person black cab tour of Bellfast history. This includes the troubles as told tonus by our driver who lived through them! Definitely not to be missed for the history buffs!
Fantastic tour of Belfast from someone who lived through it
Brian was very friendly and informative. Giving both sides of the divide equal attention, encouraging questions.
Very educational and moving immersive experience. Our driver, Paul was fantastic, warm, friendly, thoughtful. Great experience!
Tommy, the taxi driver, has a great personality and is clearly very knowledgable in all respects of the history of the troubles. He gave us a detailed insight of the trials and tribulations, with a balanced view from all sides of the divide. We would very strongly recommend him to anyone wanting to get a better understanding of the history of Northern Ireland, and Belfast in particular. Thanks for a great tour Tommy!!
Sean, was an amazing guide on this historical and educational tour. He made sure we had a great experience and made the trip very enjoyable. The amount of time for this tour was not only efficient, but necessary to get depth and understanding. The price was also well worth it.
