The 4 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 $22Best value

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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