2-hour Belfast Original Drivers the Troubles Black Taxi Tour
Description
We have been est over 25 years and our company is unique as our work force is 50% Republican and 50% loyalist work force and as seen on RICK STEVES and ANTHONY BOURDAIN Travel programme
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Itinerary
history of the area. We begin in 1690, when King William the 3rd arrived in Ireland to defeat King James the 2nd at the famous Battle Of The Boyne. There will then be an explanation about the recent troubles, which started in 1969 and ended when the peace agreement was signed in 1998. You will be guided through the heart of Loyalist walk around the area, where your guide will explain the loyalist wall murals and what they depict. You will have the opportunity to take your own photographs of the loyalalist murals.
The peace walls were designed to separate the Catholic (Republicans) and Protestant (Loyalist) populations. The first ‘peace lines’ were erected, following the outbreak of War also known as the 1969 “The Troubles”. They were built as temporary structures, meant to last only six months. Due to their effective nature they were built higher, longer and made permanent. Today, the walls are adorned with art and messages of hope from tourists.
Visit the famous Falls road the birth place of the Provisional IRA was formed. Each section of this road and its political mural will be explained in detail and the reasons it exists. The next stop is the Sinn Fein press office, which is the site of the the most famous mural in the world Bobby Sands mural. You will hear about the history of the Irish hunger strike in H Blocks Prison in 1981.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Important: Due to operational requirements, cruise ship pick-up is no longer available. Instead, we'll meet you at a convenient location within 1 km of Belfast City Centre.
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(300)
Ricky was a fantastic tour guide, really brought home a few things, will defo do again, belfast is a lovely city
Tour guide Sean had excellent knowledge, as he has lived through the experience he was sharing. Highly recommend
Brendan was friendly, professional, informative and held a wealth of knowledge. He instantly put us at ease and found a way to relate to us, our Welsh culture and historical fight for rights within our own country. His understanding of world events along with recent political nationalist change for Wales was very pleasing to hear. He introduced himself and immediately continued to address us with our names, which felt important for him to do so. We where offered a balanced and engaging view on the tour despite any personal views which may be held. We never felt rushed and Brendan took time to chat with us at each location we stopped at. We can't recommend this tour highly enough. You can feel you know something a little looking from the outside in, but when you are given a first hand view, it can make you feel completely different. Experiencing a Belfast we'd only ever been given one possible baised story of, has left us moved and emotional with a better understanding of the city and wider country. Diolch o galon i ti Brendan am brofiad bythgofiadwy! Rhian a Dave.
Yes it was gav teally rnoyed it thanks do much it wad pamsixn ghr fuideer lovr fit tha kyou do mych x
Brendan was awesome. He was knowledgeable, friendly, candid and passionate, and a great storyteller. He gave us a balanced and engaging account of the Troubles, helping us better understand the experiences and perspectives of both sides of the conflict and how that history continues to shape Belfast today. What we particularly appreciated was Brendan’s ability to answer all our questions openly and thoughtfully, without any apparent bias. He made a complicated and sensitive history easy to understand while never trivialising it. We also had plenty of good laughs along the way, which made the tour even more enjoyable. A fascinating and thought-provoking experience and definitely one of the highlights of our time in Belfast. Highly recommended.
Paul was a wonderful guide and provided a very balanced view on the political issues of Northern Ireland. We appreciated the information and walked away better informed.
Great and informational day in Belfast. Very detailed and our guide was very friendly. Great way to learn the history and see Belfast.
A very mixed experience. Our scheduled guide/cab never showed up, and despite trying to contact the tour company, we received no helpful response—or any follow-up at all. Thankfully, another guide was picking up two other guests and graciously allowed us to join their tour. He was interesting, knowledgeable, and ultimately gave us a very enjoyable Belfast experience. We’re extremely grateful to him, but disappointed with the tour company’s lack of communication and handling of our booking. They blamed booking it with this third party.
Very informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable having grown up in the area. The tour was very interesting. Would highly recommend.
John is an excellent historian, we really feel educated.
