Experience the Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges, a captivating blend of walking tour and street theatre that entertains, engages, and informs. Discover the history, culture, and people behind the Troubles in an immersive and educational experience.
Experience the Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges, a captivating blend of walking tour and street theatre that entertains, engages, and informs. Discover the history, culture, and people behind the Troubles in an immersive and educational experience.
- City Hall - Belfast’s most stunning building, featuring a 174-foot dome. Inside, you’ll find three varieties of Italian marble, Cippilino marble from Greece, and exquisite stained glass windows. The building truly makes a statement of awe.
- Spirit of Belfast - A remarkable modern sculpture by Dan George, located in the heart of the city…
- City Hall - Belfast’s most stunning building, featuring a 174-foot dome. Inside, you’ll find three varieties of Italian marble, Cippilino marble from Greece, and exquisite stained glass windows. The building truly makes a statement of awe.
- Spirit of Belfast - A remarkable modern sculpture by Dan George, located in the heart of the city center. It incorporates a traditional Celtic design and symbolizes the engineering, industry, and communities of Belfast.
- International Mural Wall Divis Street - Part of the International Wall of Murals near the Peace Walls. These murals serve as a medium of expression.
- Peace Wall - These walls separate the two communities in Belfast. They stand approximately 16 meters high and are topped with mesh to prevent petrol bombs. There is ample opportunity to photograph and study the walls, with detailed explanations available.
- Albert Memorial Clock Tower - Belfast’s own leaning tower, located at the site where Belfast was founded. It stands 113 feet tall and leans 4 feet from the perpendicular. Featuring a statue of Prince Albert, it was featured in the iconic film noir ‘Odd Man Out’ starring James Mason.
- Cathedral Quarter - Explore the vibrant new heart of the city, featuring colorful murals, entries, and numerous pubs and restaurants. The cobbled streets evoke old Belfast, providing an authentic atmosphere, and it’s also the site of significant rock events.
- First Presbyterian Church - A hidden gem central to Irish history, offering stories that challenge the typical narrative of religious division in Belfast’s past. Dating back to 1783, stepping inside transports you to the late 1700s. John Wesley preached from its wonderfully elliptical pulpit, and its members made significant stands for civil and religious freedoms. There’s plenty of time to explore and take photos, making it a perfect end to your walking tour, just five minutes from the starting point.
- The Belfast Entries - Historic passageways that are easy to miss without guidance. Wander through them, past sites of revolution, intrigue, and pubs!
- Albert Memorial Clock Tower - Belfast’s own leaning tower, standing 113 feet (24 meters) tall with a noticeable 4-foot (1.3-meter) lean from the perpendicular. It marks the exact spot where Belfast was established.

- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
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Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges is a unique blend of walking tour and street theatre, offering an experience that is 100% captivating. It entertains, engages, and educates through original songs and personal experiences, providing insight into the everyday realities of the Troubles.
The tour vividly brings history to life, not in a chronological…
Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges is a unique blend of walking tour and street theatre, offering an experience that is 100% captivating. It entertains, engages, and educates through original songs and personal experiences, providing insight into the everyday realities of the Troubles.
The tour vividly brings history to life, not in a chronological sequence, but by creating an immersive depiction of a city, its inhabitants, and its conflicts through a compelling combination of education, storytelling, and theatrics.
Participants will explore political murals from both sides of the divide, navigate through heavily fortified security gates, and stand at the Peace Walls. Throughout the journey, an original song encapsulates the turbulent reality of the era in a way that no history book can.
This tour transcends history, unveiling the culture, humanity, and hidden stories that shaped this city, highlighting the extraordinary individuals who built bridges while others constructed walls.
Perfect for those interested in history, culture, and politics, and unforgettable for everyone.
- Parental Discretion Advised - There is graphic content .
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.