Category Belfast City Walking Tours

Northern Ireland · BELFAST CITY WALKING TOURS

The 10 Best Walking Tours in Belfast

10 reviewed

Belfast city centre is small enough to cross in twenty minutes, which makes it good walking ground. These 10 tours are compared on route, duration and price — architecture and the entries, the political history, the street art in the Cathedral Quarter — and on how much of each is spent outdoors.

A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - Belfast City Hall: The Starting Point That Explains Everything Later

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

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

Walk Belfast City Centre with a local guide through The Troubles, from Belfast City Hall to Beacon of Hope, with headsets and big context.

“VERY informative and sensitively handled. I worried that it would be a sensationalist or „horror” walk. Super guide Mylie did a terrific job. My trip to Belfast would have been poorer without this tour.”

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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour - Where the tour starts, ends, and how the walk feels

2.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

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

Belfast Political Tour crossing the peace wall on foot, with mural stops and personal stories from nationalist and loyalist guides, all for about 3 hours.

“This was such a unique and fascinating experience. The two guides were knowledgeable and gave good insights into all sides of the conflict from their direct experience. Although booked through Yellow Umbrella, the tour was actually executed by a well-known group in Belfast providing political tours, Coiste Political Tours, who work with great guides and are very experienced in this work.”

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Best of Belfast Walking Tour

Best of Belfast Walking Tour - Price and what you really get for $36.05

3.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

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

Belfast walking tour with a licensed guide, headsets, and major sights from City Hall to Titanic Memorial Garden in about 3 hours.

“This walking tour through Belfast was one of the favorites during my trip through the UK. The guide was extremely personable and presented a thoughtful itinerary (he included a rest stop with adequate restrooms and a coffee bar) through the highlights of Belfast's core city.”

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Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way - Titanic Memorial Garden, and why the details matter

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

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

A 3-hour small-group walk with Marti in Belfast City Centre, linking City Hall, Titanic sites, markets, street art, and St Anne’s Cathedral.

“Brilliant informative and enjoyable walk around beautiful Belfast city. Marti is so knowledgeable and passionate, bringing us on a 'Back to the Future' adventure, regaling in the city's challenging history and enterprising diverse community to nurture the city to its current splendour. A unique and interesting jam packed trail, visiting the main attractions the city has to offer while also exploring lesser known spots. Marti engages with the locals so you get a real feel for their friendly hospitality. Lots of tips for where to eat / drink / shop or whatever your interests may be, Marti has an abundance of suggestions for things to do! The City's motto 'Pro…”

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If Buildings Could Talk Tour

If Buildings Could Talk Tour - Stop by stop, how the tour works in real life

5.If Buildings Could Talk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

A small-group Belfast walking tour around 2 miles, hearing 100 years of stories from buildings, murals, and the city’s past.

“This is a fantastic way to learn about the history of Belfast. Barney is a great guide, he is engaging and really brings the buildings and the city to life.”

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Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour - Price and value for a 3-hour, small-group walking tour

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

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

Walk Belfast’s Troubles murals and Peace Wall with a small-group guide, from Cathedral Quarter to Shankill Road and Bobby Sands.

“Marty’s walking tour of Belfast Political Murals Street Art and Peace Wall is unique and not for the faint of heart. However, if you want to learn about the lived experience of the people of Belfast during the post 1960s civil and political unrest (The Troubles/Na Trioblóidí) as well as the current and future hopes for the city, then this is the tour for you. You will come away from this tour with a deeper understanding of Belfast and Northern Ireland Conflict. You’d also be hard pressed to find a bigger booster for the city today. This walking tour is akin to a one-man show where for over three hours…”

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The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience. - St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church: grotto views and quiet local detail

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

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

Belfast night walk with a small group, guided past City Hall, churches, murals, and the Titanic Quarter, with local tips for later plans.

“Yes, Marty does give an eclectic tour. He touched on very old Belfast and brought us into the current era all while showing the many sights around the city Center. I didn’t know much about Belfast but now I have a general appreciation of its varied history. Marty did a good job of informing me on our tour. And at the end he helped us pick out a restaurant for dinner. Thank you Marty”

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The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide - The Belfast Entries and St Mary’s Catholic Church: old street life, up close

8.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

A small-group, local-guided walking tour through Belfast landmarks, from linen trade and Victorian shopping to stories behind today’s streets.

“Martin’s Knowledge of Belfast was exceptional. He gave us the history, showed us interesting sites, and answered our questions about past and present Belfast. His passion and growing up in Belfast made it very interesting and the time flew by. I would definitely recommend Martin.”

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Belfast Music and Street Art Small Group Guided Experience

Belfast Music and Street Art Small Group Guided Experience - The Belfast Entries: narrow lanes, buskers, and choosing the right pub for the night

9.Belfast Music and Street Art Small Group Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A 2.5-hour small-group Belfast walk blending street art, live pubs, and music stops, led by Marti with local tips and offbeat routes.

“Great tour and Marti was the perfect tour guide, very accommodating when we needed to tweak the time of the tour, helped by the fact we were only ones on it. As such Marti customised tour to our likes, as an artist I was keen to see the amazing street art, so we had the right mix of art, pubs and music. Marti finished the tour at a Ukeleles jamming session which was so good we were still there when he arrived with his next tour later that evening. Highly recommend and love the fact he keeps his tours small, he said never more than 8 - have done walking…”

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Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

Titanic Maritime Walking Tour - From Albert Memorial Clock Tower to Big Fish, Get Your Bearings Fast

10.Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Join a small-group guide for a Titanic-themed walk along Belfast’s waterfront, from the clock tower and Big Fish to the slipways and Titanic Hotel.

“Had a great tour with Steven. We learned alot of history about the area and the titanic. We would recommend it”

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