Award Winning Exclusive 2 Hr Private Belfast Black Taxi Cab Tour
Description
This tour offers a unique chance to travel with the original drivers who put their lives at risk every day during The Troubles trying to provide a transport service in their black cabs to the people of The famous Falls road and Shankill road. This riveting journey into the most recent conflict in Irish/Brtish history. Your local knowledgeable guide will provide you with an insight into the famous murals and epic peacewalls around Belfast. Your tour is transport based, travel in our luxurious classic London cabs.
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Crumlin road Gaol is notorious for housing IRA,UVF,UFF,INLA prisoners over 30 years of conflict.Built in the 1800s and a hanging jail it was attacked by a loyalist RPG rocket during the 90s and has many tails of escapes.
The heart of loyalism and birth place of the UVF and UDA.This road dates back to 455AD so steeped in British history. Your guide will travel the narrow street and let you get out and take photos of the famous bonfires and murals that tell the history and express the culture of the Protestant people.
Built over 100 year’s ago by Italian and local craftsmen. Father Alex Reid used the monastery to host the secret talks between Gerry Adams and John Humes so kick start the peace process.
Write your peace quote and name on just one of these massive peace walls that dawn our city.Original built 1969 to keep the peace after 1000s of people where displaced and the start of The Troubles. President Clinton ,Morgan Freeman lady gaga just to name a few people who have signed their quotes for peace.
The Divis flats is at the beginning of the Falls road and the top 2 floors of the complex where used as a British Army base for over 25 years. You guide will explain 800 years of British /Irish history
The Falls road is the birth place of the Provisional Irish Republican Army that fought the British Army on these streets.With over 300,000 soldiers serving here. Let you guide who be in his 50s explain the history and show you the murals hand painted by locals.
With media blanking out conflict of the brutal treatment of the nationalist people during The Troubles. Republican tell and support Palestine’s,Cuban ,The Kurdish through murals with over 40 painted and change monthly.
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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
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(128)
My black cab tour with Paul exceeded expectations so much so we felt he was worthy of a generous tip at the end. Paul was flexible to pick us up an hour earlier to do the tour at short notice. From beginning of the tour he shared excellent knowledge of each destination we visited accompanied by photographs and audio to enhance the experience to the maximum. I would highly recommend Paul for anyone doing this tour
Stephen was excellent! We really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot
If you ever find yourself traveling through Ireland, I highly recommend taking a black taxi tour in Belfast. This is not only a sightseeing tour, but an opportunity to see the history of Belfast through murals, memorials, streets and communities that have been affected by great turmoil for hundreds of years. Our driver, Ricky, a historian and artist, shared his own personal experiences growing up as a young child during the most violent times and how that has shaped his life today. Ricky was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the history and conflict among the Irish and gives his account in an unbiased way.
Very good informative and educational. Guide very helpful and local knowledge.
Fantastic educational experience for us and for our three kids! The tour was well-organized and thorough. Wholeheartedly recommend.
A great tour, we learnt lots about Belfast history. Great way to discover more about the Troubles. Thank you
An amazing honest and informative tour about a very troubled time in history. Our wonderful tour guide George was very helpful and knowledgeable and made the whole experience so fascinating. From the booking to the completion of the tour everything was smooth and efficient. Definitely a 10 out of 10 experience.
Kevin did a great job and would highly recommend him.
Jimmy was very knowledgeable and an excellent guide. We were very pleased. We’ll be sure to use the services of Viator again.
Our two hours with Ricky on The Troubles was, in many ways, life-changing. We knew nothing of The Troubles outside of the fact that they happened. Ricky shared the experience from the Nationalist and the Unionist sides with quiet dignity and openness. We learned so much and value the understanding.
