Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours
Description
We are the only company in Belfast that is owned by a catholic and Protestant doing what we do we give you a Non-biased tour on the past troubles in Northern Ireland. Not all our cabs are London black taxis
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Itinerary
You will see the wall art of west Belfast murals the peace wall and some memorial gardens
Your Belfast Murals Tour begins in the Shankill Road area of Belfast which is (Protestant/British), where your Black Taxi Cab driver will explain a detailed history of the area. We begin in 1690, when William of orange 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 go for a short walk around the area, where your black taxi cab driver will explain the loyalist murals Belfast has in the area and what they represent. You will have the opportunity to take your own photographs of the Belfast murals.
The peace walls were designed to separate the Catholic (Nationalist) and Protestant (Unionist) populations in Belfast. The first ‘peace lines’ were erected, following the outbreak of violence in 1969 in Northern Ireland. 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 and are still here today. The peace walls are adorned with art and messages of hope from tourists.
You will visit Clonard Martyrs Memorial garden in Bombay Street in the black taxi cab tour. Bombay Street in Belfast is where some say the modern troubles began when Catholics were burnt out of their homes. This is also where the Provisional IRA was formed. Each section of this garden will be explained in detail and the reasons it exists. The next stop on the tour will be Sinn Fein press office, which is the site of one of the most iconic Falls Road murals of the Bobby Sands mural. You will hear about the history of Bobby Sands and the Irish hunger strike in the Maze Prison in 1981.
The final stop will be the International Wall, where you will see a variety of different murals in Belfast. The murals have a general theme of ‘highlighting oppression’ – from the race riots in America in 1969 to current events in Palestine.
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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
- Covid-19. All cabs are cleaned before and after each tour. Hand sanitisers are available for use in cabs.
Reviews(3,928)
This was easily one of the best tours I've ever done! Caolan was such an amazing guide (if there were any way to choose a driver I would reccommend him 100% of the time)! With my first time travelling solo I was a bit nervous, but he made me feel very comfortable and safe, and was such a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. His passion for learning and teaching others is visibly strong and I can't wait to get started on the "homework" he gave me of different podcasts and videos for extra research! Thanks so much!
We were met at the location on time. 4 of us on the tour. Danny L was informative, cheeky and passionate about the history of Belfast from his viewpoint. We were shown areas that we did not know about and given films and literature to increase our knowledge if we wished. I would do the tour again and I think you could get different information with the variety of drivers.
We booked in advance to be picked up from the Titanic Experience and our guide Brian met us promptly. His knowledge was incredible, and he paced the information and the tour brilliantly. We learned so much about Belfast and the political history. Would 100% recommend to anyone visiting.
Amazing experience. I’ve been before with this company and knew when I was revisiting Belfast with a different group I had to book again. Value for money to explore the history of Belfast and the troubles. Trip was not rushed and we were given time at each stopping point to take a picture or read. Kieran was our guide and he was very friendly but very knowledgeable. He did not take just one side, but told us the events from both sides.
This is a must-do tour of Belfast. We did the 90 minute tour and learned so much about the past struggles and the ongoing political tensions. It was such an eye-opener and so well explained by our driver Kieran. The tour was recommended to us by friends who had done it and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Belfast.
Fantastic historical tour with people who lived through the Troubles. Stevie was so engaging, full of information, willing to answer all of our questions and so personable. Highly recommend this tour.
We had a fantastic experience with Cab Tours Belfast, and a big part of that was our driver, Danny. It was just my wife and me, which made the tour feel very personal. Danny gave us a firsthand look at Belfast’s history and the Troubles, explaining things in a way that was easy to understand and often funny. He also brought along recent news articles and videos to help explain some of the history and connect it to what is happening today. By the end of the 90 minute tour, we had learned so much new about Belfast, the Troubles, and the more recent history of Northern Ireland. It was more than just driving around and seeing the sights. Danny helped us understand the stories and history behind the places we were visiting. We really enjoyed the experience and could not have asked for a better driver. I would definitely recommend Cabs Tours Belfast, and if you get Danny as your driver, you are in good hands.
Excellent tour with Danny. He described the history of the Troubles honestly and answered all our questions. Very knowledgeable and informative! Highly recommend.
It was excellent. Jordy was an excellent guide and allowed enough time at all spots and answered all questions. We were a little unsure we were in the right spot at first as we were really early. If you get there early and see no evidence you are in the right spot, don’t worry, the cabs will eventually start to arrive. It was a great complement to other tours we went on to Derry as well. Highly recommend. Jordy also gave us good advice on what to do I. The evening and seemed genuinely interested in our travels in Ireland and our family back home.
A great experience with our guide, Kieran! Kieran was very knowledgeable about “The Troubles” and how they have affected Belfast then and now. He gave a very balanced picture and was forthright with all of our questions. Would highly recommend for anyone looking to get a good picture of the history of “The Troubles”
