Belfast Troubles History Private Taxi Tour
Description
You'll gain a wealth of knowledge from someone who was born and reared and still lives in the community where the tour takes place, 17 years of experience giving the tours. I am 1 of 5 tour guides in the whole of Belfast that can say this. You will experience both sides of the community where the conflict took place, an unbiased tour and lots of colorful murals that depict the struggles along the way, where you can sign the famous peace wall and you'll have plenty of photo opportunities. This tour is a great experience for the whole family and will take you back in time right up to the present day. Tour is 90 minutes of history, learning and plenty of "craic" (laughter) along the way.
Tour Options
Itinerary
When you are picked up by your Belfast Taxi Tour Guide they will bring you onto the famous Belfast Falls Road which is the Catholic side of the community, and the famous Belfast Shankill Road which is the Protestant side of the community. Your Taxi Tour guide will explain the conflict in detail from start to finish while driving you through both of these communities. They will also stop the taxi at certain murals for you to take photographs and see it firsthand. Along the way your tour guide will stop at the famous Belfast Peace Wall, and you will get the opportunity to write your name/ your message on the wall. All our Belfast Taxi Tours are around 90 minutes long. From pick up to drop off. We can arrange to pick you up from your location of choice, or at our chosen destination - Leonardo Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 6DY.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Any pickup destinations outside of Belfast City Center will include a small taxi charge fee on top of tour price.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(126)
I can’t recommend this tour highly enough. Diarmaid was an exceptional host and driver. So knowledgeable, so passionate and so friendly. The places he took me too and the information he gave was not just fascinating but also balanced, taking into account all sides of The Troubles without bias. The craic was top class as well. 10/10.
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Excellent tour, Diarmuid offers a comprehensive review of Belfasts political events. Excellent explainers on everything from flags to marches. Balanced review.
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GREAT EXPERIENCE! Tour guide/driver Diarmaid was outstanding. He is deeply knowledgeable, offers great perspectives, very friendly, professional, safe driver, very comfortable vehicle. Great way to learn the political and social history of Belfast and Ireland. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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Diarmaid was our guide for the experience. He grew up in the community and lives there still so the perspectives are real. We traveled Shankill and Falls areas through gates and along the peace walls. Highly recommend.
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This was a great tour. Very even in the presentation, yet personal. I would recommend.
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Fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide and driver Diarmaid was brilliant. We were met at the pick up location on time and immediately felt we were in for a good trip. Diarmaids knowledge and craic were brilliant. His own personal family stories and experiences really made our trip special and by the end we felt as though we knew his family ! He brought lots of humour to a very serious subject and gave a well balanced truthful account of the troubles from both sides. Diarmaid was happy to answer all of our questions without making us feel rushed. We really appreciated the refreshments and the way he looked after us. Great value for money and highly recommend this tour. Don’t hesitate to book with Diarmaid you will not be disappointed!
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This was one of the best tours I have ever had. My understanding of the troubles is much clearer. Caorlen(sorry if I misspelled it) was very knowledgeable as he was born, raised and still lives in the area. His patience in answering questions was appreciated. Since it was a private tour, I received personal attention and more extensive clarifications of the events that took place. I recommend this tour and Caorlen as guide. (I still think about the mural of the guns on the memorial to Stevie McKeag following me around the site!)
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Very informative and interesting insights given by Diarmaid
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My guide Diarmaid was excellent! The tour was very interesting and Diarmaid has a great way of explaining and I would highly recommend him. Very passionate about the subject and good craic too. This company is run by local guides from the area, who lived through the Troubles and information and stories are first hand.
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Just come back from a wonderfully informative 1 hour with Diarmaid. Although I am from England I am of that generation who grew up watching the troubles from our tv sets. You can read articles and watch things on YouTube but there is nothing like actually seeing the areas, the murals and walls especially with a local who grew up in those times. Cannot recommend this tour enough and Diarmaid.
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