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 or MPVs.
All pick ups outside the 1 km free pick up zone from city hall.
Will have to pay a cash surcharge to guide on the day example cruise ship ports,train stations etc
Tour Options
Original Drivers Belfast Taxi/Cab Tour 2 hour private adventure
Pickup included
Itinerary
Admission not included30 min
The heart of loyalism and birth place of the UDA and UVF.
Come learn the history of the British people and their fight against the IRA.
Learn the history behind the murals hand painted by locals and the massive bonfires seen in the month of July
Pass by
A hanging jail up to the 60s guilted in the 1800s and housed most of the UVF IRA UFF INLA prisoners.
Before getting sent to The Maze or H blocks
Admission not included10 min
Divis flats depicted in films such as The name of father and 71 have a story to tell by themselves.
Admission not included10 min
These massive peace walls are over 50 years old built in 1969 to keep the burning of homes the happened in the summer of 69.
With over 40 throughout the city these walls have peace quotes from
President Clinton ,lady gaga to name a few
Admission not included10 min
Epic design built in a gothic theme over 100 years ago by Italian and local craftsmen.
And played a big part in the secret peace talks before made public
Admission not included10 min
Over 40 murals with international theme for a pressed people around the world the Republican communities support changed monthly
Admission not included30 min
IRA heart land and the birth place of modern PIRA Bombay street was burnt to the ground 1969 and barricades built the arrival of the British army.
The rest is history told by your local guide who will give you a full history of The Troubles
Highlights
Professional guide
Private tour
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
What's included
Included
Professional guide
Private tour
Port pickup and drop-off
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Not included
Gratuities
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.
Traveller Ratings
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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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Original Drivers Belfast Taxi/Cab Tour 2 hour private adventure lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $121 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 this 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. 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. Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyBa7n+b+DvGpPvkv/Bv4smI=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyM6xlb2Pqbb40JZhq2UFOlU=.
What languages is this 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 Children must be accompanied by an adult
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(76)
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Edward_T
July 13, 2026
Best tour we had all trip!
Gerard was an amazing tour guide and provided us with first-hand experiences and stories about the troubles in and around Belfast. The family really enjoyed his presence and expertise with surprises along the way. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a tour with him and his company to any of my friends visiting Belfast.
Operator response
Thanks so much for your feedback Edward we’re really glad you enjoyed the tour. We will make sure to pass your feedback onto Gerard!
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mason_fairbrother
March 28, 2026
Belfast RIP Bobby Sands
I had a little higher expectations of the Belfast experience that wasn't the tour guides fault,i may have been slightly uneducated of the whole thing and expected more bombing sites more like underbelly type of style. Still fully recommend make sure you take a umbrella and a texter or black marker to sign the freedom wall as our driver had neither.
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Mark_M
October 2, 2025
Don't book tours with Viator
Booked the Black Cab Tour at least a week in advance through Viator. Received confirmation and they charged our credit card. At the appointed time the tour driver didn't show up. No contact information for the tour operator was provided. Called (at our international phone rate expense) Viator customer support and was told that the tour operator never received the booking and other than a refund there was nothing that could be done. That was our last day in Belfast and the tour was the one thing we wanted to do. Very poor performance on both Viator and the tour operator that they contracted with.
Operator response
Hi Mark,
I am sorry to hear that had this experience with Viator but as you stated we did not receive any information regarding your tour so this was out of our hands unfortunately. So your grievance is with the booking service rather than ourselves.
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Venture40715527596
April 23, 2025
The troubles of Ireland was an amazing tour, our guide Ricky was full of lots of history and was very informative.
Troubles of Ireland with Ricky was an amazing tour as he was full of lots of information and we learned a lot that we didn’t know. Thank you so much for an amazing tour!!
Operator response
Thank you for your review. it was a pleasure to have you out with us and we hope you enjoy your time in Belfast!
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Passport64135230135
April 19, 2025
Very interesting and informative
Great tour. Super interesting and informative. Brendan was our guide and really made our experience. A must for a visit to Belfast.
Operator response
Thank you for your review. it was a pleasure to have you out with us and we hope you enjoy your time in Belfast!
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sarahtD9877BX
April 16, 2025
I learnt so much.
Gerrard was an excellent tour guide. His historical knowledge was vast. He related his own personal experiences and family history to political and historical events which really bought the tour alive. He gave us an extra hour and it was obviously a topic he felt passionate about. I learnt so much. Thank you
Operator response
Thank you for your review. it was a pleasure to have you out with us and we hope you enjoy
your time in Belfast!
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Jodi29RN
April 10, 2025
Fantastic learning experience
We highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of Ireland. Ricky’s personal experience through the troubles, combined with his knowledge of history made this an outstanding experience for us. He took the time to answer questions and was unbiased during his tour. Thank you so much for a wonderful afternoon!
Operator response
Thank you for your review. it was a pleasure to have you out with us and we hope you enjoy
your time in Belfast!
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Roberta91941
March 23, 2025
Compelling, impactful, eye opener, emotional, a must-see tour of the Troubles
This tour was the most impactful tour we have taken in our visit to Ireland. The tour guide is an owner and a native of Belfast who lived through the actual years of the Troubles. His family has paid a tremendous price for freedom from the Brits Gerard is exceptionally articulate and passionate about the history of Belfast. Also his vehicle is very comfortable and spotlessly clean , plus it is a Mercedes van and so comfortable. We are a 3 generation family travelling throughout Ireland and we all found this tour to be so worthwhile. We all recommend it highly to everyone visiting Belfast. These people know the real price of freedom
Operator response
Thank you for your review. it was a pleasure to have you out with us and we hope you enjoy your time in Belfast!
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X2207NQtheb
March 10, 2025
Fantastic service and fascinating tour.
Excellent tour with Brendan. Nothing was rushed and he was happy yo go well over time answering our many questions. Even dropped us off at the Titanic museum after the tour for no extra charge, despite being well out of his way. Fantastic service and fascinating tour. Thoroughly recommend it. Many thanks Brendan.
Operator response
Thank you for the review, we will make sure to notify Brendan and hope you enjoyed your time in Belfast!
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Marcia M
March 3, 2025
Hassle Free and Reputable
After booking and placing my deposited, I needed to back out . Communication was excellent and I received a hassle free refund!
This was so appreciated . What a wonderful company ! Thank you —-
Operator response
Hi Marcia, thank you for your review. We aim to support our customers to the best of our ability and if you ever decide to visit Belfast in the future we would be delighted to have you on a tour.
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