Belfast History Tour: Stories from Both Communities

Discover Belfast’s history with local guides on a private black taxi tour. Experience stories, humor, and insights from those who lived through it.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 56 Sherbrook Cl - Explore the Protestant Shankill and Catholic Falls Road Murals.
  • Peace Wall - Visit the renowned peace wall that divides the two communities and leave your signature on it.
  • Falls Road - View the Republican Murals.
What's Included
  • Private transportation
Additional Information

We are the longest established company in Belfast over 25 years. All our guides are locals from both communities who have lived in Belfast throughout our turbulent past. Our tours are educational with a bit of Irish humour. Listen to our stories if what life was like during our troubled past and how we are working together to build a better future for everyone.

Location
Leonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn
Great Victoria Street
Meet at front of Hotel
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Alyssapv9054ba
Jul 28, 2025
Amazing tour - This was an amazing tour with Kevin, who had firsthand experience with the troubles. Highly recommend! Ask for Kevin!!
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Sue_g
Jul 19, 2025
Don’t leave Belfast without taking this tour - This is a must do tour. Our guide Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and gave us a great insight into life in Belfast and the history of their struggles both past and present. None of what we new of this history comes close to the reality this tour provides.
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Melanie_j
Jul 17, 2025
Quick tour before the open - Great experience with Joseph being able to answer any and all questions we threw at him. Highly recommend,
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Mathewlowe87
Jul 12, 2025
Belfast Political & Mural Tour - We had a very insightful & educational journey around Belfast with our very knowledgeable driver, Joel. He was very accommodating, and prompt. He was very balanced in his views, gave a good overview of the history of Belfast. Several times, he stopped the cab, and jumped in the back to explain about the area we were in and also to explain the significance of any murals nearby. The tour lasted around 90 mins, but because it was so informative, the time flew. When we arrived at the peace walls, Joel told us about them, and then produced a marker & gave us the opportunity to write a message on the peace wall, which we were not expecting, but which was a very moving gesture. At the end of the tour, Joel very kindly dropped us at an alternative location, at our request. We would highly recommend this tour, and this company. The price is very reasonable for what you get, and you come away with a vast amount of knowledge and a new appreciation for Belfast's recent history, and ongoing situation.
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Shabis823
Jul 10, 2025
Private black car taxi - This is a verry interesting tour learning about today's relationship between Protestant and Catholics relationship.
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Paul_batista1
Jul 9, 2025
Best tour ever. - We do a lot of walking and other tours when we travel. This trip to Ireland over the past 12 days we’ve done dozens of tours walking, castles, estates, etc. by far this was the best. Our guide, driver and local john was so knowledgeable. He was also very A political too. Very nice chap. He informed us the whole time. Stopped at many places for photographs and more explanations- places we wouldn’t know existed. This was so worth it for a tour with a difference and emotional. You would not believe some of the stories. Highly recommend.
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John_o
Jul 2, 2025
Outstanding Tour - William (Liam) was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and took the time to ensure we hoot all the pictures we wanted I highly recommend William
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Bratters
Jun 29, 2025
Amazing Tour - Booking this tour was easy and we were picked up at the Belfast Cruise Terminal by a very friendly and knowledgeable chap by the name of Henry in his Black Cab. Wow, what a tour this was, talk about eye opening, it was pretty amazing and Henry our driver was so knowledgeable and was happy to answer any questions we had. A throughly enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend this company.
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Knk12345
Jun 24, 2025
A must do. - Pick up was on time and we were met with warmth right away . We got to see the sights and hear Jim’s story too . I learned lots and left with a better perspective . Thank Jim from Kelly ( the good hugger !)
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J3073xqjenniferd
Jun 27, 2025
Costly - The tour itself was good. We had a great and informative driver. He had great information and the history is unbelievable. However, the cost for a 90-minute tour was unreal. With the exchange rate for 3 people, it was almost $220. For that cost, we could have done the titanic experience and shared many pints and found other areas to explore in this beautiful city. We had heard great things about this tour, but the cost did not meet the expectation.
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From $107
up to 7 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).