A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
Tour info
Why take this tour?
Over 2 hours and 15 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.
What’s included?
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Local guide -
Headsets to hear the guide clearly -
Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 120-150 minutes
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Covid Policy
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Your health, safety and enjoyment of the tour is of paramount importance to us. All our guides have been fully vaccinated and we have extensive safety measures in place. DC Tours are 'Good To Go' accredited and our safety-conscious guides will take the best possible care of you throughout your tour.
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
DC Tours run daily Belfast walking tours. 'A History of Terror' is a 2 hour 15 minute tour. It visits 7 sites in Belfast city centre where some of the most important events of the conflict known as 'the Troubles' took place. You will learn about the Troubles, discover the stories of the people involved, the reasons why it started, how the peace process took shape and the journey to the active, vibrant city you see today. It is the only Troubles Tour to be awarded an 'Excellent' rating by our Tourist Board. It was ranked the No.4 Experience in the U.K. by TripAdvisor in 2019. ‘Best of Belfast’ is our new tour for 2021 and is the perfect introduction to the city, its history and its landmarks. Our guides are Belfast natives and experts in their fields, one was named 'Top UK Tour Guide 2019' at the World Guide Awards. The tours run in the mornings at 10.30am and 10am, (private tours are also available) advance booking advised. Our 'DC Tours Belfast' app offers self-guided tours too.
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