Northern Ireland · TROUBLES HISTORY & PEACE PROCESS TOURS
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These tours cover the conflict from 1969 to the Good Friday Agreement and what has and has not changed since. Guides on most of them lived through it, and several state their own background at the outset. Below are 15 of them with durations, prices, group sizes and a note on how each one is structured, so you can pick the register you want.
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.”
A 1-hour private taxi tour of Belfast murals, from Bobby Sands to the Peace Wall, guided by a certified local who explains the context.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our taxi tour with Jimmy. He was so knowledgeable and gave us a true and honest explanation of Belfast's history. Communication with Jackie was also great. Would thoroughly recommend!”
Belfast’s Walls and Bridges walking tour pairs City Hall, murals, Peace Wall and Entries with a local guide for about 3 hours.
“Arthur is a very knowledgeable person. Headphones were provided to hear everything. It was quite emotional to hear the events that have happened there.”
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.”
Private 1-hour Belfast political tour by car, stopping at murals, Peace Wall, and Clonard Monastery, with free entry points.
“Tony was awesome! Learned so much and he was a wealth of knowledge! Appreciate him taking us around during a very rainy day.”
Private 2-hour black taxi tour of Belfast murals and peace walls with a local guide, City Hall pickup, key Troubles sites, and photo stops.
“This was truly one of our best experiences on this trip. Very informative and an eye opener for anyone who wants to know more about the conflict.”
Belfast black taxi tour of The Troubles, from Shankill Road murals and Peace Walls to Bobby Sands and H Blocks history in 2 hours.
“Brilliant experience from start to finish, Ricky was so knowledgeable and explained the the tour in depth, I highly recommend this tour”
A private Belfast murals and political history tour with fast, comfy transport and free stops at the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Falls Road murals, and Crumlin Gaol.
“Sean provided a fantastic tour. He shared so much information and we really enjoyed it. He is very friendly and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this experience.”
Private Belfast Black Taxi and Crumlin Road Gaol combo with jail admission, wall murals, and Peace Wall photos, in 2 to 3 hours.
“Learning about the peace wall and gates and that the conflict endures to the present. A wonderful experience with an amazing guide. We also enjoyed the Goil Experience.”
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…”
Private 2-hour Belfast black taxi tour of Troubles murals, peace walls, and street art, with pickup near Belfast City Hall.
“John was a great storyteller who invested extra time to ensure we understood the context of the Troubles. It was an informative and enlightening tour. The Irish from Belfast are warm, welcoming and resilient. We loved that about them!”
Private Belfast taxi tour through the Falls and Shankill Roads, plus murals and the Peace Wall, with a local guide in 90 minutes.
“The driver and his knowledge were excellent. We learned so much from the experience and have a better understanding of the conflicts in Belfast”
A private, 3-hour Belfast tour focused on Irish Republican history, murals, peace walls, and graves, with museum access and strong context.
“Excellent tour around Belfast where we got to see some historical murals and sites. Barry knows lots about Irish history and we’re lucky to have gotten to spend some time with him. Money well spent and you won’t regret taking this tour. TIOCFAIDH ÁR LÁ 🇮🇪”
Belfast black taxi tour of murals, the Peace Wall, and The Troubles stories, with quick stops and hope-message writing. 2 hours.
“Driver was courteous and informative . A little scary regarding what we should and shouldn’t say . So we were silent listened and respected the story. Once we got into the swing of it , it was enjoyable but sobering”
Private Belfast Troubles taxi tour with a personal guide, murals, Peace Wall, Crumlin Road Gaol stops, and Belfast City Hall pickup.
“Great driver, with first hand experience. Interesting locaties where'the actions' happen during the troubled.”
