The 9 Walking Tours in Belfast to Pencil In First

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

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

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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2.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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3.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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4.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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5.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about three hours walking central Belfast with Marti of Belfastology Walking Tours. This small-group tour covers City Hall, the Titanic Memorial Garden, St. George’s Market, the Belfast Entries, street art, the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Cathedral, and the Big Fish. Expect history, architecture, music, food advice, and a thoughtful look at the Troubles and Belfast’s future.

“Marty was an exceptional guide cramming so much information and individual locations into our tour. He told us to places that would/could not have accommodated other larger groups. Going round the city he seems to know a load of people and recounts personal stories as well as a HUGE amount of history. Whilst outside City Hall he identified the Lord Mayor and we were able to be photographed with her. Marty is a great investment of your time in Belfast.”

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6.Secrets of the Titanic Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 211 reviews · 2 hours · from $21Best value

Spend two hours walking Southampton’s Titanic sites with Bryan, a warm, funny English-speaking guide who connects the 1912 disaster with the city’s older port story. You’ll see the Mayflower Memorial, Holyrood Church, Queen’s Park, South Western House, and Oxford Street, with time afterward for discounts at The White Star Pub and The Grapes.

“We had a terrific time being guided around the historic sites of Winchester with Bryan. He was knowledgeable and brought the history to life in an interesting and enjoyable way”

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7.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join local guide Marti for a brisk, adult-only walk through Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, Shankill Road, Divis Street, and West Belfast. Over about three hours, you’ll see political murals, international street art, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands mural while learning how Belfast is working through its past and toward peace. Expect a small group and roughly 6 kilometers on foot.

“Best guided tour I've done in a while. Marty is very kind and knowledgeable. We've had a great time with my friends.”

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8.The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join Belfast native Marti for a small-group, English-language walk through the city center. In about 2.5 hours, you’ll connect City Hall, Belfast Entries, St Mary’s Church, the River Lagan, Waterfront Hall, street art, murals, and Cathedral Quarter stories. Expect history, local tips, creative spaces, and a few lively detours.

“Although Marti had a ton of knowledge about the history or Belfast, he spent too much time talking about it before we even started our walking tour. But to his credit he spent longer than the time allotted with us. The later part of or tour was great. He definitely is a personable chap.”

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9.The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join local guide Martin for a 2-hour-45-minute to 3-hour walk through central Belfast. You’ll trace the city from City Hall and old linen warehouses to the Belfast Entries, Kelly’s Cellars, the Crown, and the Europa Hotel. Groups are capped at 12, and the tour gives equal weight to Belfast’s older story and its more recent troubles.

“Lovely tour led by Martin. Learned so much about the history of Belfast and it's context to the Belfast of today. We took a leisurely pace around the city and time really flew by! Also, received great recommendations for the rest of our stay. Take this tour!”

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