Belfast History: Explore Gardens and Museums

Belfast

Explore Belfast’s rich history and nature on a guided walk through museums, gardens, and hidden gems. Discover the city’s unique stories.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Queen’s University - Neo-Gothic Architecture
Ulster Museum - Explore the rich history of Belfast and much more
Botanic Gardens - Discover a plant collection that dates back to the 1830s
The Linen Quarter - Belfast - After exploring the Botanic Gardens, the tour will continue through the Linen Quarter to admire some architectural…

What's Included

Guided experience

What's Not Included

Gratuity

Additional Information

Join a local gardener for a comprehensive tour of Belfast, exploring its origins, challenging history, and promising future. After learning about the history of Queens University, the tour will proceed to the Ulster Museum, where a variety of artefacts are displayed, offering insights into the region’s complex past and other intriguing aspects of this…

Location

Queen's University Belfast

University Road

You can meet your guide outside the main gates of Queens University(Lanyon Building). On the University Road. He will be wearing a Blue Checked Backpack.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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700gerrim

Nov 12, 2025

A truly magical botanical experience thanks to Marti! - As a family, we had a custom bespoke private tour of Belfast's Botanic Gardens with our tour guide Marti. It was not only very informative but a truly magical experience, as our guide brought his vast historical and horticultural knowledge to life. Our family departed the gardens feeling truly inspired and realised what a unique and gifted person we had just spent time with. Thank you Marti !

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Stephen_g

Oct 3, 2025

Marti - Unfortunately due to a missed connection in London, we weren’t able to make to Belfast until the day after we had booked this tour. Marti tried very hard to offer alternatives to our missed tour but it just didn’t work out due to our travel schedule. Marti offered up suggestions for us to consider while visiting other areas of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. We plan on returning to NI and Belfast so that we can take this highly recommended tour and to meet Marti in person.

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Connector27522496184

Aug 31, 2025

Marti's Tour is GREAT - Marti is a true local gem with an insightful depth of knowledge few guides possess. If you want to know the full history of Ireland , Marti is your man. If you want to know more about who came and when, Marti knows. If you are a plant and nature lover, let Marti guide you through the park! Plus he provides additional materials after the tour to further enhance what you've already learned. He's a character, but a true Irish gent!

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A3255wmpeterw

Jul 3, 2025

The Green Green grass of home. - I have taken Marti walks in the past so a bit bias, what ever Marti talks about he does it with love and passion. I walked and seen art he knows it, he can even find you a good pint. He can walked you through the streets an amaze you with the wealth of knowledge on so many subjects, art, history, the troubles, the eclectic little pieces of “things” you will get it if you walk the Marti. I got a sneak peak of his Garden, Museum walk today. This is Marti in his element he has a horticultural background and an awesome way of discussing plants, birds, history, and the life in Belfast. Remember he is a Belfast local and does carry a Belfast accent 😂 he will always leave you with something to talk about or ponder over. Thanks Marti

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Blake

Jun 19, 2025

A great walking tour of gardens, museum and city. - Marti the guide has a wealth of knowledge to share concerning plants (we love to visit gardens on our trips), as well as the long history of Belfast, how the city and politics have gotten to where it is today. This was also a goal of our visit, to hear and see it through a locals eyes. He was gracious enough to meet us at the train station we were returning to so we could start the tour 15 minutes early.

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Simonew2023

May 10, 2025

Wonderful stroll in botanic gardens - Marty gave us a beautiful tour of the Botanic gardens in Belfast. Told us all the ins and outs of the plants and flowers. For me it was nice to practice my knowledge of (a lot of )names of the plants. Marty has a wonderful way of telling stories about the history of the Botanic gardens and Belfast in general. Unfortunately there was no time for the Belfast-tour but next time we sure will call Marty to show us around!

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Z7716wzmaartenv

May 6, 2025

Beautiful Botanic Belfast - Highly recommended this walking tour with Marti Malloy! Marti knows everything about Belfast and because he is a gardener as well, he knows all about the beautiful botanic gardens. Furthermore, it is a real likeable guy who will do his utmost to give you an unforgettable experience in Belfast.

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Rico

Apr 8, 2025

The best in Belfast - Marti is the best! His passion and knowledge Belfast and Ireland is incredible! Marti can tell you everything about the street art, about the music, about the pubs, about the Victorian times, about the the independent war 1919-1921 and about The Troubles 1969-1998. But also about the ongoing hard work to keep peace, especially after Brexit.

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From $34

up to 8 guests

1 - Adult