Black Cab Tours in Belfast: 5 That Live Up to the Photographs

1.Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours

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

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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2.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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3.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

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

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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4.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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5.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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