Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in Belfast
IN-DEPTH 2 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY TOUR Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs. The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
Falls road Belfast the heart of Republicanism and the birth place of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. You guide will give you a full detailed account off history from a Republican point of view and you will be able to get a photo of the worlds most famous mural Bobby sands.
Divis flats is the start of the Falls road and welcome mural depicting everyone is welcome. You guide will explain about the British having the army base on the top 3 floors and using people as human sheilds and explain the burning of Falls road 1969 by loyalist and 800 years of Irish history
Clonard monastery is iconic with the people of west Belfast. This is the heart of the Catholic faith for many and hosted the secret peace talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume.
The heart of the loyalist community and birth place of the UVF /UDA dating back to 455AD. Your guide will tell you in detail about the murals painted by locals on family homes. 800 years of British history will be told in detail and how people still our loyal to the British crown.
Built in the 1800s and housed most of the notorious political prisoners.It also was a hanging jail right to the 60s. With a tunnel under the road leading to Crumlin road court house.
The international wall has over 40 murals that change monthly and depict different conflict or a pressed people around the world that haven’t got a voice. Palestine,Kurdish Cuban to name a few that the Republican communities support
These massive wall where built 1969 to keep the peace and remain to the present day. With over 30 through the city you have a opportunity to write you name on this wall.
Bobby Sands IRA volunteer MP mural on the side of Sinn Fein head quarters and opposite the former blacken tans base The Falls Library.Your guide will give you a in-depth history of the 1981 hunger strike,
The upper and lower Shankill road have murals depicting the protestant people loyalty to the British crown.You will have a opportunity to get photos of these murals.
Hi Sorry we don’t pick up from any cruise ship as it’s several mile outside Belfast city centre. But we can collect you outside Belfast city hall front gates. We offer a free pick up 1km radius from city hall. The cruise ship shuttle bus leaves you outside Visit Belfast which is a cross the street from city hall. Please let us know if you like to be picked up city hall front gates. Thanks Lucy
The Troubles and iconic award winning taxi 2hr private cab tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.
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.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Hi Sorry we don’t pick up from any cruise ship as it’s several mile outside Belfast city centre. But we can collect you outside Belfast city hall front gates. We offer a free pick up 1km radius from city hall. The cruise ship shuttle bus leaves you outside Visit Belfast which is a cross the street from city hall. Please let us know if you like to be picked up city hall front gates. Thanks Lucy Pickup points include CONTACT_SUPPLIER_LATER, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyM6xlb2Pqbb40JZhq2UFOlU=, LOC-6eKJ+or5y8o99Qw0C8xWyKSj3aesvkalFxJoeTAzwOM=.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
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
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Reflections ran deep during and after this excellent explanation and visual evidence of “the troubles.” Americans should be particularly alert to all the flag waving and idolization for the crown as it looks hauntingly familiar. Slavery and colonization steal a culture and cause permanent damage. You see it on repeat: it embeds conflict and “troubles.” The only solution is to free yourself from judging and subjugating others.
Brandon took us to both sides and gave history on the Troubles. He was respectful & did not impose his own opinions.
The tour was so informative and David our amazing guide gave us an insider perspective into the Troubles and the relationships still existing today. It was amazing
Thanks so much Danielle for your feedback we’re really glad you enjoyed the tour. We will make sure to pass your feedback onto David!
Our tour guide on the day was Mal. He was great and very knowledgeable about the “Troubles” and gave us a lot of background information of the history of Ireland, Southern Ireland and Northern Ireland, which explained some of the reasons behind the “Troubles”. We really enjoyed what he said and what he told us. Of course, some of what is included in the tour is pretty harrowing.
fantastic, eye opening tour...our guide Ricky was thoughtful, knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommended!
Very knowledgeable and nice guide. An interesting and moving experience. Everyone should hear and see this piece of Irelands history
Extremely interesting tour which gave us greater insight into the history and current situation in Northern Ireland. We highly recommend this tour.
Expensive but well worth it, explained everything , answered all our questions , would fully recomend giving it a go , was long enough i see some are 4 hours , 2 hours is plenty
Ricky was knowledgeable, friendly and we really enjoyed the tour- he gave us some great insights from someone who had lived through the troubles. Was really excellent.
David, our host gave us a first person view of how the Troubles impacted him and his family. As he discussed those very difficult times , friends and neighbors waved and went about their business. He took time to answer lots of questions and give us a view of today's Belfast. I am old enough to remember the 1970-1980 conflict and it put a personal face on it. I think the standard deviation of tour guides is high and David is at the top of the list........highly recommended.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Troubles and iconic award winning taxi 2hr private cab tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (30) | $121 | |
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