Enjoy a guided tour with a Belfast taxi driver showcasing the history of Belfast and the Troubles. Visit murals and hear accounts from both sides of the conflict in the Falls and Shankill.

About this activity

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Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Kirsty – United Kingdom

The guide was really knowledgeable and we learned so much in the hour. I think for the price the tour could be longer as there’s so much we didn’t see. It would’ve been nice to have seen more murals.

Aine – Ireland

Our tour guide Jackie was amazing! He has extensive knowledge of the conflict and articulated this difficult history with such empathy and compassion for all sides involved. He was amazing

Highlights

Visit the famous murals from both sides of the conflict
Uncover interesting facts and history about Belfast past and present
Find out what life was like throughout the troubles
Receive tips and advice on everything you need to know about spending your time in Belfast
Hear an unbiased viewpoint and make your own mind up about the past

Full description

Meet your guide, a working Belfast cab driver, and hear about their personal involvement in The Troubles on this car tour. Be welcomed to Belfast and dive into this facinating political conflict from a local perspective.
Explore important locations from the conflict like the Falls Road and Shankill Road. See how two communities are still separated by the looming Peace Walls. View many telling political murals.
Be transported back in time by stories from those who lived through the conflict. Take the same tour as notable public figures like Anthony Bourdain, Vince Vaughn, and George Negus.
Experience unique insights from the past and present. Have your burning questions about the city's troubled history answered. Discover how the city has undergone changes and find out about its future. Get recommendations from a local about where to shop, eat, drink, or do for fun.

Includes

Live guide
Air-conditioned car

Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet at Jurys Inn Belfast, Great Victoria St. Wait at the front doors of the hotel.

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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 3589 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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We had a brilliant tour with Gerard today. He was so knowledgeable and great fun. We would definitely recommend him to everyone. He was also very patient with 4 hungover girls!! Thanks so much Gerard!!

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Belfast: Political Taxi Tour