Divis Tower

Immerse yourself in the history of the Troubles in Belfast on this taxi tour and see some of the city's most iconic murals. The murals depict the most important events and figures in Belfast's political history.  Get picked up from your hotel and head to your first stop, Divis Tower. Learn about its importance during the Troubles and take some photos. Continue to the International Wall and learn about the wall's current murals.  At your next stop, the Peace Wall, hear its history and write a message on the wall. Continue to West Belfast to see several political murals and hear their stories. Stop at Bombay Street to see where the Troubles started and visit the memorial garden. Learn about political segregation at Crumlin Road Gaol before continuing to Lower Shankill, Belfast's main Protestant area. Here, see the Shankill's most important murals and learn about their history before getting dropped off back at your hotel.

Venture beyond the guidebooks and explore Belfast through the political conflict known as The Troubles. Walk the streets on both sides of the Peace Line with men and women who were intimately involved as combatants in the period known as The Troubles.  Hear stories from both the Republican and Loyalist communities about the effects of the conflict, and get explanations about the political murals that tell the history and culture of the area from a unique perspective. Start by meeting a Republican ex-political prisoner for a guided walk along the infamous Falls Road. See visible signs of the community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic.  Then, pass through the electronically-controlled gates to the predominately Protestant area of Shankill Road, where you will meet with either a Loyalist ex-political prisoner or an ex-member of the security forces who is from the area. Investigate the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. For more than 30 years, The Troubles have had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. Very few people were unaffected by the violence, and everyone has a tale to tell. Investigate the real stories beyond the history books with first-hand accounts from those intimately involved.  Explore the world’s largest, outdoor art gallery as you examine the many murals, and get the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall and leave your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.

Immerse yourself in Belfast's troubled political history through its murals on a 1.5 Hour guided black taxi tour. Listen to challenging narratives and personal recollections from your accredited guide as you journey through the most important locations in the city's past, including the Falls and Shankill Roads.Picking you up from your Hotel, you will travel to our first Mural at the base of the world Famous Divis Flats a former British Army Watch Tower,. Your guide will always explain the context of the murals on the way. Your guide will always try and find out your level of knowledge, this ensures that the tour will always be pitched at the right level. Under no circumstances will you arrive at the Murals and jump right in. Next you will visit the International Wall which marks entry into Republican West Belfast. Learn about these Murals that show support for various oppressed communities, local and international events. As you drive around this area, listen to remarkable stories from your guide. Your next stop is the Hunger Strike Mural featuring Bobby Sands. Continue your tour by entering Loyalist Belfast, starting by signing your name on the Peace Wall (not compulsory) before driving along the Shankill Road. Here, see many memorial murals of UVF and UFF Volunteers, The Royal Family and many memorials to victims of the conflict Remember this is your tour, please let your guide know your requirements. You may want to concentrate on seeing mural after murals with just a basic description from your guide. Other visitors are interested in the politics and getting to know about life growing up in the areas visited. Please don't suffer in silence, your guide will be more than happy to alter the format of the tour Please be advised that because of the pricing bracket there is no solo traveller option on this tour. The price per person decreases as your private group increases. Please only book when you are totally satisfied with the price.

Discover Belfast's troubled history with our Falls Road Political Mural Tour, an experience that delves into the heart of the city's turbulent past. During the period known as ‘The Troubles,’ bombings, shootings, and murders became part of everyday life, impacting everyone in the city. This tour tells the stories of those who died and those who survived, offering a unique and personal perspective you won’t find in history books. Led by local guides who lived through this dark period, our tours provide authentic and emotional insights into the events that shaped Belfast. These guides share their personal stories of the conflict, giving you a deeper connection to the history of the city. Walk along the famous Falls Road and see the world-renowned murals that depict the social, political, and cultural history of Belfast. Known as the largest outdoor art gallery in the world, these murals tell powerful stories that you can explore up close. The tour concludes at the Irish Republican History Museum, where you can spend as much time as you wish, further immersing yourself in Belfast's past. You'll also walk along the most famous section of the Peace Walls at Lanark Way, towering 45 feet (14 meters) high, dividing the Nationalist and Unionist communities. Modern-day Belfast remains a divided city, with 26 kilometers of physical walls separating two religious communities. For over thirty years, The Troubles had a profound impact on the city and its residents. Our tour offers a rare opportunity to understand the deep and lasting effects of this period. You'll hear firsthand accounts from our guides about how the conflict affected their families and community, providing personal insights that bring history to life. Gain a deeper understanding of the events and significance of the murals while capturing the vibrant and poignant art that tells the story of Belfast’s past. Your visit to the Irish Republican History Museum is included, allowing you to delve even deeper into the historical context. Walk alongside the towering Peace Wall and visit one of the gates that are still closed every night, even 26+ years after the signing of the Good Friday Agreement. This tour offers not just a glimpse into history, but a powerful reminder of the resilience and enduring spirit of Belfast's people. The tour starts at Raidió Fáilte, 30 Divis St, Belfast BT12 4AL. and ends at The Irish Republican History Museum.

Join Sightseeing Belfast's double decker Hop on Hop off bus tour to see the Movie and TV locations around our lovely city along with the Maritime section known as the Titanic quarter to visit the Titanic experience the White Star line Nomadic or the HMS Caroline in the fast moving new area of Belfast. Travel round the city jumping off at the delights our Great city has to offer try the covered market St Georges the Victorian Botanical Gardens including the palm house or the tropical plant house. jump off at Queens university The Ulster museum. Continue on to the famous Sandy row or the Golden mile to have a pint you could stop off at the crown bar or the Grand opera house before jumping back on the bus to go to the Murals Along both sides of the community divide or gasp at the peace wall that divides the Nationalist Falls rd To the Loyalist Shankill rd as our guide tells you a brief history of the period known as the Troubles. Then a visit to the famous Crumlin rd jail before venturing back along Belfast's main shopping area before returning to City Hall. Then if the bus isn't too Busy jump back on and do it again with our 48 hour Hop on Hop off bus ticket.