Barry was a wealth of knowledge and really helped with perspective of both "sides", because of his worthwhile review of the ancient history of Ireland. Thanks, Barry, for sharing your personal stories as well your recommendations got movies, etc.! Also, we enjoyed a pint and lunch at Kelly's., so thanks for dropping us off. We appreciate you, Liz
Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™





At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min–2h
- Price from
- $114 / person
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 663 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Belfast Hotel/AirBnb pickup and drop-off (if requested)extra charge Belfast City Centre Only! Cruise Ship Port Pickup £25 Cruise Ship Port Drop Back Off £25
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Belfast
Description
Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its Murals on this intimate street art tour. See colourful murals created by both Republican/Catholic and Loyalist/Protestant communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation! You will visit the areas that where deeply scarred during the conflict as well as learning over 800 years of history. Your guide will provide visual aids to help you imagine how life was like during the Troubles and your tour will visit the politically charged murals from both sides of the divide as well as stopping at the memorial gardens to the dead, stops include a visit to the peace lines and peace walls ,you will get to write your name on the largest Peace Wall in Western Europe and leave a message! We Also Provide Umbrellas for when it's raining! Several start times are available so this Private tour will slot into most schedules!
Tour Options
Itinerary
A visit to the World Famous Murals at the International Wall to learn all about the conflict. Ample photo opportunities-Learn about Belfast's Dark History! Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its street art on this intimate street art tour. See colorful murals created by both Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation!
A visit to See and Photograph the Peace Wall which still divides Belfast to this very day. Write your Name and a Message of Hope on the Wall, other notable signatories include US President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama
See the beautiful Clonard Monastery and where it is situated right in the middle of no-mans land.
A visit to the Irish Republican Army C Company Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden in Bombay Street. You will learn a lot of history and how the conflict began in 1969, Address: Bombay Street, Clonard. Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of IRA "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970. Commissioned by: Greater Clonard Ex-Prisoners' Association. Date unveiled: 20 August 2000 Notes: Plaques in memory of all Republican prisoners from the area who have died since 1916 were unveiled on 11 March 2001. Annual commemorative march held around 11th March.
Politically Charged Street Art Murals in Northern Ireland have become symbols of Northern Ireland, depicting the region's past and present political and religious divisions. Belfast and Derry contain arguably the most famous political murals in Europe. It is believed that almost 2,000 murals have been documented since the 1970s. In 2014, the book, The Belfast Mural Guide estimated that, in Belfast, there were approximately 300 quality murals on display, with many more in varying degrees of age and decay. Murals commemorate, communicate and display aspects of culture and history. The themes of murals often reflect what is important to a particular community. A mural therefore exists to express an idea or message and could generally be seen as reflecting values held dear to that community. In Irish republican areas the themes of murals can range from the 1981 Irish hunger strike, with particular emphasis on strike leader Bobby Sands; murals of international solidarity with revolutionary groups are equally common, as are those which highlight a particular issue, for example the Ballymurphy Massacre or the McGurk's Bar bombing. In working class unionist communities, murals are used to promote Ulster loyalist paramilitary groups such as the Ulster Defence Association and Ulster Volunteer Force and commemorate their deceased members. However traditional themes such as William III of England and the Battle of the Boyne, the Battle of the Somme and the 36th Ulster Division are equally common
View the Loyalist UDA & UVF Murals See King William of Orange Aka King Billy Mural Take photos
The Bayardo Bar attack took place on 13 August 1975 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A unit of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), led by Brendan McFarlane, launched a bombing and shooting attack on a pub on Aberdeen Street, in the loyalist Shankill area. IRA members claimed the pub was targeted because it was frequented by members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Four Protestant civilians and one UVF member were killed, while more than fifty were injured.
In Irish republican areas the themes of murals can range from the 1981 Irish hunger strike, with particular emphasis on hunger strike leader IRA Volunteer Bobby Sands.
Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. (Irish: Ard Eaglais Naomh Peadar) is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland and construction began in the 1860s. It is home to St Peter's Schola Cantorum (Choir).
The peace lines or peace walls are a series of separation barriers in Northern Ireland that separate predominantly Republican and Nationalist Catholic neighbourhoods from predominantly Loyalist and Unionist Protestant neighbourhoods. They have been built at urban interface areas in Belfast, Derry, Portadown and elsewhere. The stated purpose of the peace lines is to minimise inter-communal violence between Catholics (most of whom are nationalists who self-identify as Irish and Protestants (most of whom are unionists who self-identify as British. The peace lines range in length from a few hundred yards to over three miles (5 km). They may be made of iron, brick, and/or steel and are up to 25 feet (8 m) high. Some have gates in them (sometimes staffed by police) that allow passage during daylight but are closed at night. The majority of peace walls are located in Belfast, but they also exist in Derry, Portadown, and Lurgan.
Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970.
photo the armed Loyalist murals
Visit and Photo the World Famous Mural of Bobby Sands, the Leader of the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike.
Visit the Bayardo Memorial Garden on the Loyalist Side
Visit and Photo the IRA Belfast Brigade D Company Garden of Remembrance.
See the Welcome Wall and Divis Tower Where the British Army had a Sniper's Nest, this is the Heart of The IRA's Territory.
Visit the I.R.A. Heartland of the World Famous Irish Republican Catholic Nationalist Falls Road.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Belfast Hotel/Airbnb pickup and drop-off (if requested)extra charge Free Pickup and Drop Back Off from Leonardo hotel. Pickup from Cruise Ship £25 and Drop Back Off £25 Paid Directly to your Tour Guide Cash or Card (Preferably Cash).
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour Start Times8am 9am 10 11am 12 1pm 2 3pm 4 5pm Please indicate which time slot suits you
Frequently asked questions
How long does Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ take?
Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ lasts about 1h 30min–2h. The itinerary has 17 stops.
How much does Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ cost?
Prices start at $114 per person for this Belfast experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Belfast Hotel/Airbnb pickup and drop-off (if requested)extra charge Free Pickup and Drop Back Off from Leonardo hotel. Pickup from Cruise Ship £25 and Drop Back Off £25 Paid Directly to your Tour Guide Cash or Card (Preferably Cash). Pickup points include MEET_AT_DEPARTURE_POINT, CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER.
What languages is Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(663)
Paula was very knowledgeable and a pleasure as our tour guide. We learned so much about the turbulent time in Irish history.
Paula was absolutely lovely, so informative, and made me so comfortable as a solo traveler. Left the tour significantly more knowledgeable of northern Ireland’s history. Highly recommend!
Our driver was guide. He was very knowledgeable about the history of Belfast. There were several road closures because of a parade so our tour took much longer. Ian handled it with ease and made us feel very comfortable.
Barry was great! We came into the tour without a ton of background knowledge about the city and the history, and he was an absolute wealth of knowledge and storytelling! We were so grateful to get to go through the city with him, and truly learned so much background and got so much context!
Extremely informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable and obviously very passionate. He definitely catered the tour towards our interests.
Great tour, very informative and interesting. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend doing this tour.
Thanks Blake and Paige it was Lovely to Meet you Both Today and Take you on Our Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour! All the Best Barry 😎
the very best introduction to Belfast and it's history wonderful explanation of the troubles and the various political issues
Excellent tour! Paula was so knowledgeable about the history of Northern Ireland. Her tour was so interesting and we learned so much that we didn’t know about the troubles. She was very kind and answered all our questions. Highly recommend!
This tour is a must during your visit to Belfast. Barry was an incredible tour guide - a font of knowledge and insight. Thank you Barry for sharing your perspective and experience with us. It meant so much and touched us deeply. Highly recommended!
It was a Pleasure to Meet you and Explain About Ireland's Bloody Troubled History! All the Best Barry 😎
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