Discover Belfast's political history through the city's wall murals in an iconic Black Taxi. Learn the stories behind the murals as you journey around the city with a local guide.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Please select your hotel from the list. If your accommodation is not listed or is out of the pickup area, you will be offered the closest hotel. Please meet outside your selected hotel, accommodation, or city attraction. Be ready for pickup 5 minutes before the scheduled time. If your pickup point is in a pedestrian-only zone, your guide will offer the closest meeting point. Your driver will always ask for you by the name that you booked under. Please ensure that you are with the right company. For St George Market, the pickup is Ronnie Drews on May Street. For Bullit Hotel, the meeting point is Lidl Store High Street. For Belfast City Hall the meeting point is the Pearl Assurance Building at Donegall Square East. For Customers coming in by Central Station, our pick up point is John Longs Fish and Chip Shop on Athol Street
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Eric – United States

The tour was very interesting and our driver was informative and did his best to stay impartial. He had great stories and I would strongly urge you to do this tour. It puts everything in perspective.

Jeff – United States

Very happy with our tour and guide he showed us some of the great murals and told us the history behind them. He answered all of our questions and was even considerate of our young son when sharing the history. We also loved the personal story he shared at the end.

Itinerary

28 pickup location options:
Belfast City Hall, Malmaison Belfast, AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast, easyHotel Belfast, Grand Central Hotel Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre, Hotel ibis Belfast City Centre, Ten Square Hotel, Hotel ETAP Belfast, Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre, an IHG Hotel, Premier Inn Belfast City Centre (Alfred Street) hotel, Clayton Hotel Belfast, Maldron Hotel Belfast City, John Long’s, Quarter by the Warren Collection, Crown Liquor Saloon Belfast, Europa Hotel, St George's Market, Hilton Belfast, Premier Inn Belfast City Cathedral Quarter hotel, Lidl, Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, The Merchant Hotel, Obel Tower, Travelodge Belfast Central, Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre, Jurys Inn Belfast, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Black cab
(10 minutes)
Divis Tower
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Albert Street
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Falls Road
Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Bombay Street
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Peace Walls
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)
Shankill Road
Photo stop, Guided tour, Pass by (10 minutes)
Shankill Road
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour (10 minutes)
28 drop-off locations:
Hilton Belfast, Jurys Inn Belfast, The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast, Hotel ETAP Belfast, The Merchant Hotel, Hampton by Hilton Belfast City Centre, Travelodge Belfast Central, Maldron Hotel Belfast City, Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre, Quarter by the Warren Collection, John Long’s, Crown Liquor Saloon Belfast, Europa Hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre, Premier Inn Belfast City Cathedral Quarter hotel, Grand Central Hotel Belfast, St George's Market, Hotel ibis Belfast City Centre, Lidl, Clayton Hotel Belfast, Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre, an IHG Hotel, Premier Inn Belfast City Centre (Alfred Street) hotel, Obel Tower, Belfast City Hall, Malmaison Belfast, easyHotel Belfast, Ten Square Hotel

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Tick travelling in a famous traditional Belfast black taxi off your bucket list
Listen to firsthand accounts of growing up during the Troubles from your guide
Learn about important events in Northern Ireland's history from Belfast's murals
Drive safely through former centers of conflict such as the Falls and Shankill
Sign your name on the Peace Wall that separates Loyalist and Republican areas

Full description

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.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Tour guide
Transportation by Black Taxi Cab

Pickup and drop-off from the cruise port, outer city, Titanic Quarter, Queens Quarter, East Belfast, or Stenaline Drop

Not suitable for

Hearing-impaired people

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Jacket

Know before you go

Please do not select an unlisted location for pick up. Pickup is only offered from the central area
Please be ready for changeable weather. The tour will continue rain or shine
The content of this tour can be challenging and outlines the tensions and even the recent troubled history of Belfast. Please tell your guide if there is an aspect or particular site or event that you would like to hear more about
The time spent in each area will be reflective of the questions asked during the tour
Please satisfy yourself that the price charged is the price that you are willing to pay.

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Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour