The 15 Best Belfast Tours & Black Taxi Trips

1.Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,698 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Visit Titanic Belfast independently on the original shipyard site, following ten interactive galleries from Belfast’s industrial rise to Titanic’s construction, launch, voyage, and wreck. Your ticket also covers SS Nomadic, the last remaining White Star Line vessel. Allow about two and a half hours, and buy an audio guide on arrival if you want extra commentary.

“It is an absorbing exhibition brought to life with genuine photographs & pictures. The history of Belfast & Titanic is so interesting.”

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2.Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,633 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Top rated

This private Belfast taxi tour takes you through West Belfast’s murals, peace wall, and memorial gardens while local guides such as Kieran, Martin, Bran, Danny, and Gary explain The Troubles. Expect a one to one-and-a-half-hour drive, several photo stops, and a personal account of Belfast’s divided past.

“Fantastic! Super informative, funny and engaging. Highly recommend doing this tour at the beginning of your visit to Belfast.”

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3.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Walk 1.5 miles through central Belfast with guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, or Róisín, visiting City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, and the Beacon of Hope. Expect a thoughtful, balanced account of The Troubles, supported by headsets, with some personal stories from guides who lived through the period.

“A very informative and balanced history of Ireland and the religious and political conflicts of the Troubles.”

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4.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Ride through Belfast with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at Shankill, Falls Road, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands Mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, Joseph, and Pat draw on personal experience of The Troubles while explaining both Protestant and Republican viewpoints. Hotel pickup in central Belfast is included.

“This was an eye opening experience. So glad I scheduled it for our first day in Belfast. Our guide, James, was full of insights and added to the experience. Highly recommended to all visiting Belfast.”

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5.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

See Belfast from an open-top double-decker bus with live or recorded commentary, 19 stops, and a 1-day or 2-day pass. The route reaches City Hall, Titanic Belfast, Falls Road, the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Queen’s University, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Drivers such as George, Rodney, Mic, and Lisa have been praised for humor and local insight, though bus gaps can affect plans.

“Rodney (our guide) was extremely knowledgeable about the city and very entertaining in his descriptions of it! He gave us helpful tips on which establishments to visit which was invaluable”

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6.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,180 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Spend about an hour in a private taxi with a certified Belfast guide such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, or Michael. Visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, and Shankill Road while hearing personal and historical accounts of the Troubles. Pickup is at the Leonardo Hotel, with extra charges for airport or cruise-port transfers.

“Our tour driver Jackie was friendly and knowledgeable about “The Troubles”. He provided us with history and context to better understand. Jackie was an excellent tour guide and he offered us some great recommendations for places to visit afterwards. Highly recommend”

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7.Belfast black taxi tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,166 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride through Belfast with a private local guide such as Mark, Robert, Cecil, or Jimbo. In about 90 minutes, you visit murals on Divis Street and Shankill Road, Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden, and the Peace Wall. Expect direct commentary on The Troubles, time for questions, and hotel pickup and drop-off arrangements, with the Leonardo Hotel listed as the meeting point.

“Mark our Tour Guide was excellent his knowledge and information was 5 ⭐️. Would highly recommend Mark to guide you through Belfast history.”

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8.Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Spend about three hours walking Belfast with a local guide such as Arthur McGee or Steve. See City Hall, the Big Fish, Albert Clock, Cathedral Quarter, Divis Street murals, the Peace Wall, Belfast Entries, and First Presbyterian Church. Expect personal stories, political history, graphic content, and plenty of time for questions.

“Excellent tour of the history of Belfast. The 3 hours went by so fast. Highly recommended with a fair amount of walking.”

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9.Official Game of Thrones Studio Tour Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 703 reviews · from $40

At the official Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Banbridge, you walk through the Great Hall of Winterfell, Dragonstone, and the King’s Landing throne room. See original costumes, props, scripts, concept art, and visual effects displays, then browse the large themed shop or stop for food. Optional coaches run from Belfast and Dublin.

“Remarkable to see all the characters costumes and the special effects. Truly amazing!”

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10.Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 623 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

This private Belfast taxi tour takes you through Falls Road, Shankill Road, Clonard, Divis Street, and the Peace Walls. Local guides such as Paula, Barry, Billy, Neil, and Joe explain the Troubles, point out murals and memorials, and let you step out for photos. Hotel pickup is available in central Belfast, with extra fees for some locations.

“Excellent tour. If you are going to Belfast, this is a must tour to learn about the "The Troubles" and have an understanding of the history and how it still affects the people today. Our family learned so much on this tour that will carry with us in understanding the world around us.”

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11.Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 501 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Belfast to Inch Abbey, Castle Ward, and Tollymore Forest Park on a full-day Game of Thrones tour. Expect Stark cloaks, swords, filming stories, forest walks, and possible appearances by the show’s direwolves. Guides such as Robbie bring first-hand extra experience, while the 3-kilometre walks require good fitness and outdoor shoes.

“The tour guide took us to several basic locations which are parks with free entry. The locations he showed us chronologically are: an empty square(1hour), the outside of a castle ruined(15 min), a tree (15 min), a pub for expensive lunch you have to pay for (over 1hour), a picture with direwolf (5 seconds), another castle ruined dressed up as Starks (15 min) and depends on weather more trees (1hour). The anecdotes from the tour guide's experience as an extra for the show were a hit or miss. Overall we were bored and did not enjoy the tour. Definitely think it's overpriced as we don't think it's worthed £50 per…”

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12.Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

This 90-minute private van tour takes you from the Leonardo Hotel through Divis, the International Mural Wall, the Bobby Sands mural, Clonard Monastery, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Guides such as Joe, John, Jackie, and Kieran explain the murals and share personal memories of The Troubles. You choose your pickup time when booking.

“This was a great day and very informative. Would recommend this trip.”

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13.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk both sides of Belfast’s Peace Wall between Falls and Shankill Roads with local guides, including former political prisoners. Hear republican and loyalist perspectives at the Bobby Sands mural, International Wall, memorial gardens, bombing sites, and Somme Memorial. Expect three hours outdoors, plenty of walking, and frank discussion in English.

“The tour was very informative and covered a lot of Irish history which is not much discussed elsewhere definitely recommend it”

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14.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet your English-speaking local guide at Belfast City Hall for a three-hour walk through the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Entries, and riverside. Hear stories of the United Irishmen, punk, The Troubles, shipbuilding, and local citizens. Guides including Mark, Colin, Paul, Jim, Steve, Chris, and James use headsets and share practical tips for the rest of your stay.

“We enjoyed our tour with James ... he made the whole experience really interesting. James is Belfast born and and breed, so was very knowledgeable around the best spots to go to ... including all the good bars and restaurants. Thank you James. Our first time in Northern Ireland ... we will be back.”

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15.Walk the Secrets of the Titanic

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $22

Walk through Southampton’s Titanic story with guide Bryan, from Town Quay and the old town walls to The Grapes pub on Oxford Street. You’ll see where the Mayflower departed, learn about ocean liners and Titanic passengers, and hear how the ship’s loss affected Southampton. The walk suits all ages and usually keeps to a small group.

“This was a great small group tour. Brian was very knowledgeable and shared so many interesting details about the Titanic, as well as the history of Southampton. The meeting location was very convenient, and the tour ends at the lovely Oxford Street, with many wonderful restaurants to enjoy a post-tour dinner and cocktails.”

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