Tours in Belfast

As we explore the vibrant city of Belfast, you’ll have the chance to experience its rich street art scene, including a mural of myself along the Falls Road. West Belfast is home to one of the world’s most significant open-air galleries, where powerful murals reflect the city’s diverse cultures and identities. This journey will take you beyond the sights—you’ll feel the heartbeat of Belfast, see how we live day to day, and truly immerse yourself in local life. Offering an intimate and authentic glimpse into the soul of the city, this tour is an experience like no other. So, come along and let me show you why Belfast is the greatest city in the world!

Over 2 hours and 30 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.

Join me on this small group tour as the perfect introduction to the city. I prioritise an exclusive experience with more interaction between group and guide and where you are encouraged to ask questions. We do not ignore the "Troubles"; we explore the reasons for the conflct but it is not central to our tour - there is so much more to this beautiful city and my tour's main focus is on the history, culture, architecture, industrial heritage and politics of my home town and country. *we meet at 10.30am *we kick off our adventure with a brief introduction and historical overview * Learn about Belfast’s history during a guided walking tour * We walk at a gentle pace on a flat surface. * Rest stops available * Learn the secrets hidden within the old lanes and buildings * Enjoy a small group * Not getting lost: the benefit from having a local born guide to navigate * take post-card worthy photos on our walk * Sundays are available and priced per group as a private tour only

Enjoy a fully guided tour in the historic Pumphouse standing for over a century. The Pumphouse is a monument building in Titanic Quarter which has been reopened as Titanic Distillers. You can still feel and lose yourself in history as you enjoy your tour sharing the story of the Belfast worker's and whiskey.

We are the longest established company in Belfast over 25 years. All our guides are locals from both communities who have lived in Belfast throughout our turbulent past. Our tours are educational with a bit of Irish humour. Listen to our stories if what life was like during our troubled past and how we are working together to build a better future for everyone.

This is a Best of Northern Ireland tour and you will get to see the top locations on offer in Northern Ireland. First of is a photo stop at Dunluce Castle where you can take pictures of the most photogenic Medieval castle in Ireland with stunning views of the Atlantic ocean. Visit the Giants Causeway. This natural wonder consists of over 40,000 basalt columns that interlock to create a unique landscape. Legend has it that it was built by the giant Finn McCool. Visitors can walk on the columns and enjoy the coastal views. Explore the most photographed site , the Dark Hedges. Spend around 20 minutes to explore the Hedges , made famous by the TV hit show "Game of Thrones". The Titanic Belfast exhibition is a fascinating journey through the history of the famous ship, from her conception and construction in Belfast, to her ill-fated maiden voyage and tragic sinking in 1912. With interactive exhibits, personal stories, and stunning recreations, it's an unforgettable experience for all ages.

This is a three hour in depth luxury tour of Belfast City. Starting off in the West and cutting a zig zag path through Belfast and finishing up in the East. Giving you an opportunity to see everything that Belfast has to offer, and for you to take note of some locations that you may want to revisit in more detail at a later time. When your tour ends, you will be returned to your pickup point.

Very Exciting with no waiting around for other passengers. Enjoy this private tour with relaxed times at each venue, no rushing at each venue take your time to see everything you want. Just your own family and friends in the private car. One of one experienced driver and tour guide.

Visit the top attractions in Northern Ireland including the Giant's Causeway and the Titanic Experience on a tour departing from the City centre in one day! See the Titanic Museum (entrance fee included) in Belfast while also seeing Giant's Causeway and Dark Hedges on the same day!

Perfect for those that are on a time-tight schedule we have curated the best of Northern Ireland into a day trip you will remember forever! Take an award-winning tour, have your own private guide and travel in comfort as you explore and adventure the North Antrim Coast. The tour is conducted in an executive Mercedes vehicle that puts the tourist at complete ease for the duration of their trip. Our vehicles now sit up to 7 people comfortably, so we can keep the whole group together! We hand pick our guides and we are sure that you are in control of the tour whilst with us, is there a spot you aren't seeing but would love to see? Ask your driver about it while on the trip and see what we can do for you.

This tour offers a unique chance to learn 800 years of history and 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.

This private tour offers a unique chance to travel with guides who put their lives at risk every day during The Troubles. Our drivers were on the front lines throughout the confilct to provide a transport service in their black cabs to the people of The famous Falls Road and Shankill Road. Our award winning tour will provide you with valuable insight into the conflict between Britain and Ireland. Your local knowledgeable guide will provide you with an insight into the famous murals and epic peacewalls around Belfast. You will travel in one of our original London Cabs or a Luxury Mercedes. We promise to deliver a tour that you won't forget and will be one of the highlights of your travels in Ireland!

Discover the best of Northern Ireland on a relaxed, well-paced 6-hour tour from Belfast. This experience gives you plenty of time at the attractions that truly matter—no rushing, just exploring. Stand in awe at the Giant’s Causeway, Northern Ireland’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site, capture stunning photos at the cliffside ruins of Dunluce Castle, and stroll beneath the hauntingly beautiful Dark Hedges, made famous by Game of Thrones. All this while taking in the scenic drive through the rolling Antrim countryside. It’s the perfect blend of iconic sights and laid-back travel.

This is a Tour in Belfast From a Local's perspective. Familiarize yourself with Belfast through the eyes of a passionate local in an Iconic Black Taxi Cab. Get Right into the Falls Road and Shankill Road Neighbourhoods where your accredited local Guide will explain the events of 1969 right up to the present day. Time in each location varies and is dependant on interaction with the guests. Main sites, Bobby Sands Mural, International Wall, Peace Wall.

At Belfast.tours we pride ourselves in providing our customers with a professional,informative and thought provoking tour.All our guides have grown up and lived through this most recent conflict in Irish history. This is real people with real stories. Our Belfast mural taxi tour guides have over 20 years experience and use their natural gift for storytelling to share the stories behind each mural,building, the neighborhood and Belfast's history. Belfast is an ever changing city with a fascinating history and no-one tells it's stories better than our guides here at Belfast.tours.

Number 1 for nightlife in Belfast on Tripadvisor. Get into the heart and soul of Belfast and experience it all on our Traditional Irish Pub Crawl with a mix of historic and modern pubs, showing off the City, its sights, and sounds, with some interesting stories along the way. Our local guide will meet everyone at 8pm to start the pub crawl at the famous AlbertClock. The pub crawl includes 5 pubs (With 2 giving a free Whiskey, Irish Cream or Apple Sours when you buy your first drink), great live music in most of the pubs, Irish dancers on Saturday nights and some light history & fun facts along the way. 3 of the pubs we visit have a claim for the oldest pub in Belfast, find out more by booking on today. Your tour guide will take you through the city seeing some hidden alleyways and great artwork throughout the tour. The tour ends around 11.30pm when you visit the 5th and final pub. We also run private pub crawls throughout the week, please get in contact for more information.

Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges is one part waking tour, one part street theatre and 100% astounding. It entertains, engages and informs using original songs and experiences to help you better understand day to day realities during the Troubles. It brings to life the history of the troubles and the eace process but does not do so in chronological order. This tour provides an immersive experience with a mix of educational material and theatrics. Tour participants will visit local political murals, peace walls, and will even have the opportunity to listen to an original song that tells the story of the turbulent times in the area. This tour will provide participants with a deep and unique understanding of the region's conflicts and peace contributions. Not only will people learn history, but they will also gain insight into the culture and the people. Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges is an ideal tour for anyone who is interested in history, culture, and politics.

The Iron Islands & Giant's Causeway tour from Belfast is a fully immersive and inclusive experience. All our guides have worked as extras on Game of Thrones® seasons 1 - 8. We visit Ballintoy Harbour aka the Iron Islands, Ballintoy beach aka Dragonstone beach, a cave in the Stormlands and the Dark Hedges, aka the Kingsroad. We show you VFX breakdowns on tablets, to see how each scene was brought to life. We have Iron Born costumes, metal swords and Greyjoy banners for everybody as part of the tour at no extra cost. Our tours are the real Thrones experience! All entrance fees and other extras are included in your ticket price. The only extra expense is your pub lunch. Lunch will be in the Fullerton Arms pub. It has one of the six world-famous Game of Thrones® Doors. The doors were fashioned from fallen 200 year old beech trees from the Dark Hedges. 

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.

Operated by our 5 star sister company Elegant Irish Tours, the small group vans seat no more than 24 passengers and allow for a particularly intimate day on shore. Your guide will collect you from Belfast Cruise Terminal and show you the highlights of Northern Ireland, such as the breathtaking Causeway Coast, Dunluce Castle and the capital Belfast, all in one day. Join a journey to the scenic north coast and visit the world famous Giant's Causeway. Finish the day with a panoramic tour of Belfast City. GUEST ADVICE: During peak- season (May 1st - September 30th) multiple cruise ships are expected at the major ports on a daily basis. This small group tour tends to sell- out well ahead of departure for most dates within this period. Accordingly, we recommend advance reservation where possible, to avoid disappointment.

We are the largest Game of Thrones Tour company in Northern Ireland, bringing people to all the most important outdoor film locations from seasons 1-8. This is our Winterfell Trek from Belfast, visiting lots of mostly season 1 and 2 filming locations south of Belfast. On this tour you will visit Old Castle Ward, aka Winterfell castle and courtyard in season 1. You'll visit the 12th century ruins of Inch Abbey where Robb Stark became King in the North. We show you VFX breakdowns on tablets to reveal how each scene was brought to life. We have Stark cloaks, swords and banners for everybody as part of the tour at no extra cost. Join our guides, who worked as extras on Game of Thrones® seasons 1-8, for a totally authentic experience. All entrance fees, costumes and swords are included in your ticket price. Between 12:00-13:00 we visit the Barn pub, Saul, Downpatrick. You can bring a packed lunch, or you can pre-order a hot lunch in the pub. Lunch is not included in your ticket price.

On your Taxi Tour you will learn about the history of The Troubles and see how this has shaped Belfast into the city it is today. I've lived through The Troubles and have plenty of first-hand stories to share. Some of the places we'll visit: - Falls Road - Shankill Road - Crumlin Road Goal - Peace Wall The tour is flexible - if there's somewhere you want to go then just ask!

Starting at our iconic City Hall, our Best of Belfast walking tour is your essential introduction to Belfast and its past; an amazing way to discover fantastic street art, beautiful architecture, curious history and the unique stories of Belfast’s citizens throughout the centuries. Our award-winning guides are local experts, born and bred in Belfast who love to introduce guests to our city and its secrets. You will hear about the Troubles and the Titanic, but there is so much more to our city. Not only will you learn the story of Belfast but with the help of your guide you'll discover bars, restaurants and whole districts you may not otherwise have found, gain the confidence to explore further and really make the most of your visit. Starting and finishing your tour at City Hall, the entire walk is less than 2 miles and with 14 stops on the tour we promise an experience which truly connects you with the heart of Belfast!

Belfast can sometimes feel inaccessible to foreign visitors. Take the mystery out of your visit by exploring with a local on a private walking tour. This is a personalized experience where you will discover the exterior of monuments, including museums. If you’d like to include a museum visit, your guide can design a customized itinerary just for you—simply let us know in advance. Your guide contacts you beforehand to understand your interests, ensuring you only visit the places that matter to you. As you explore the city, you’ll gain insights into local life, culture, and history, uncovering hidden gems and Belfast’s iconic landmarks. Perfect for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour offers a deeper connection to the city that you won’t find on your own.