Tour dei Problemi - Due storie, un viaggio
Descrizione
Scopri il passato di Belfast mentre esplori la vita durante The Troubles, quando conflitti, paura e resilienza hanno plasmato la realtà quotidiana. Guidati da due donne locali – una di estrazione repubblicana e una di comunità lealista – camminerai lungo le Falls e Shankill Roads, dove murales, strade e ricordi rivelano come l’identità, la divisione e la comunità hanno plasmato la loro infanzia. Condividono storie personali di perdita, forza, routine quotidiane minacciate e il coraggio necessario per tenere insieme famiglie e quartieri. Anche se separate dalla politica e dai muri, le loro esperienze riflettono una determinazione condivisa a proteggere i propri cari e a sperare in un futuro migliore. Imparerai anche come le donne di entrambe le parti hanno sostenuto il dialogo, contribuito a sostenere il processo di pace e continuano a lavorare per la riconciliazione oggi. Più che un giro turistico, si tratta di un incontro riflessivo e umano con la storia vissuta – un invito a sentire voci reali e a comprendere Belfast attraverso le prospettive delle sue donne.
Opzioni tour
Itinerario
Era l'edificio più alto di Belfast e ospitava un osservatorio dell'esercito britannico sul suo tetto ed è stato il luogo in cui si sono verificate le prime vittime la notte in cui sono scoppiati i disordini nell'agosto del 1969.
Una meravigliosa serie di murales che raffigurano eventi locali e conflitti internazionali, passati e presenti.
Un giardino per ricordare i repubblicani locali che hanno perso la vita nel conflitto nella zona di Lower Falls Road. Uno dei due giardini che visitiamo e che possono essere controversi in quanto onorano i membri morti dell'IRA.
Uno dei murales più famosi di Belfast, Booby Sand, morto durante uno sciopero della fame nella prigione di Maze nel 1981
Padre Alex Reid è stato il sacerdote residente che ha avuto un ruolo determinante nell'avvio dei colloqui che alla fine hanno portato alla firma dell'Accordo del Venerdì Santo.
Il secondo Memorial Gardens che visitiamo, questa volta dedicato ai repubblicani della zona di Clonard e al luogo che è generalmente accettato come il luogo in cui scoppiarono i "Troubles" nell'agosto del 1969
Cancelli tra la Shankill Road lealista e la Republican Falls road che ancora chiudono di notte
Firma il "Muro della Pace" alto 14 metri che divide le due comunità e lascia il tuo pensiero sulla pace.
Un murale UVF in memoria di 7 membri dell'UVF che hanno perso la vita nel conflitto
Shankill Bomb Sito dove hanno perso la vita 9 persone
Punti salienti
Cosa è incluso
Valutazioni dei viaggiatori
Informazioni importanti
- Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
- I neonati e i bambini piccoli possono essere portati in carrozzina o passeggino
- Animali di servizio ammessi
- Sono disponibili trasporti pubblici nelle vicinanze
- I trasporti sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle
- Tutte le aree e le superfici sono accessibili in sedia a rotelle
- Adatto a tutti i livelli di forma fisica
- Tour è di circa 3 miglia (4 km) a piedi
- C'è molto in piedi presso i luoghi di interesse locali connessi con i problemi
Recensioni(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.
