90 Minute Belfast Mural Tour

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Highlights

  • Discover Belfast’s poignant and politically charged street art 

  • See the colorful Peace Wall signed by the Dalai Lama and Bill Clinton

  • Learn about the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland

  • A small group ensures a personalized experience

Summary

Enjoy a street art tour of the many murals that adorn Belfast’s houses, walls, and “peace walls”, built to divide warring communities. Learn about the Troubles, when Nationalists and Loyalists fought over whether Northern Ireland should unite with the rest of Ireland or remain a part of the United Kingdom, and see their impact on the city’s street art. As you travel in a van, your guide uses photos and videos from the 1960s to explain the neighborhoods you visit. Feel the atmosphere as you stand on the exact spots where historic events took place and learn the stories of the individuals involved.

Tour info

Duration
1 hour - 2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its street art on this intimate street art tour. See colorful murals created by both Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease.

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What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if requested)

  • Professional guide

  • Food and drinks

  • Entry/Admission - Belfast Mural Tours

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1-2 hours

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

ALL tours are private… Max 5 ppl per vehicle… Rear seat passengers only… Partition behind driver… Hand sanitiser provided… Vehicles sanitised before/after each tour… we request customers have their own facemask and gloves… Booking online to reduce cash transfer

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Operator Website

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Belfast Mural Tours

About operator:

offering tours in ENGLISH. WORLD HOST and WELCOME HOST service providers, NITB CERTIFIED (levels 1&2), Joe Mccullough,heads up this team of local tour guides, with decades of experience between them, and specializing in the famous Belfast murals,an unforgettable experience is guaranteed. With the emphasis on the needs of the customer, our tours can be tailored to suit both your timescale and budget. Local guides bring local knowledge, this is a narrative you will not better in any book or media. Visiting the infamous FALLS and SHANKILL areas, peace walls and barriers, and much, much more, we take you to the heart of our history. Guides Certified and trained to NITB standards. "I learned more in a morning with these guys than I have in 20 years of reporting"... HECTOR O hEOCHAGAIN, IRISH TV/RADIO presenter. "Joe McCullough doesn't need a script to conduct his tour"...DAVID BLEVINS, IRELAND CORRESPONDENT, SKY NEWS.

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