The 15 Best Belfast Walking Tours

1.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk 1.5 miles through central Belfast with guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, and Róisín. Hear balanced accounts of The Troubles, personal memories, political context, and the city’s path toward peace. The flat 2.5-hour route uses headsets and ends near the River Lagan.

“Incredible. To my shame I was originally dissapointed that our guide Mylie was an American but that changed within the first 30 seconds of her speaking. She really really knows her stuff and delivered it in a very engaging way. It’s the best city tour I’ve ever done anywhere. I grew up during the Troubles and quickly realised that being English I have only ever heard one side of the story. It was great getting both sides of it on the tour. I really appreciated hearing the individual stories of people as well as the political history. Belfast is a great city but this just put the icing on the…”

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2.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Spend about 90 minutes with a private Belfast taxi guide, visiting Protestant and Republican murals, the Peace Wall, and Bobby Sands Mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, Joseph, and Pat share personal memories of The Troubles while keeping the tour balanced and clear.

“Our guide was excellent and helped us understand the conflicts well and the desire for recovery and peace”

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3.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Belfast’s center with local guides such as Mark, Colin, Paul, or Jim, using headsets to hear every story. You’ll see City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Entries, the Big Fish, and the Titanic Memorial, with a coffee and restroom break midway.

“Highly informative and entertaining. Mark was an excellent guide. Nice pacing. Mix of history and more recent events.”

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4.Shore Excursion: Giant’s Causeway Tour Including Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 249 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $41

Spend about nine hours touring Northern Ireland from Belfast cruise port to Dunluce Castle, Giant’s Causeway, the Antrim Coast, Carrickfergus Castle, and Belfast’s murals. Guides such as Lisa, Troy, Louie, and Gavin are praised for lively commentary, though city sightseeing is mainly from the bus.

“I believe Gavin is the best tour guide we have ever had on an excursion. Excellent information and interesting stories.Took us to great photo spots. You can't beat the price. Best bargain for a great tour.”

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5.Shore Excursion from Belfast: Including Giants Causeway and Belfast City.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel from Belfast port along the Antrim Coast to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and the Dark Hedges, then tour Belfast by coach. A driver-guide such as Angelina, Eduardo, or Jillian provides local stories, with Wi-Fi, port pickup, and a group capped at 25.

“A missed opportunity for dialogue as we traveled 2 hours to the Giants Causeway. Our driver was pleasant but gave minimal information as we traveled. Would have loved hearing about life in Northern Ireland. The actual visit to the Giants Causeway was interesting. Our weather was wonderful. The information center was informative and provided a wonderful shop.”

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6.Giant’s Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 180 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend six hours with an Allen’s Tours driver-guide exploring Belfast’s murals and peace wall, the Dark Hedges, Bushmills, Giant’s Causeway, and a Carrick-a-Rede viewpoint. Guides such as Brian, Ben, Kevin, and Lindsey are praised for lively local storytelling, but timing and coach comfort can vary.

“We took the little shuttle bus to go down and back up the hill. It was worth it as the views were great. The causeway is a sight to see!! I still can’t fathom how it was shaped. This was my second time visiting it and I was still in awe.”

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7.World Famous Belfast City Centre Black Cab/Taxi Tour 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $111

Spend two hours in a private Belfast black cab with guides such as Ricky, Brendan, Patrick, or Kevin. See Divis, Falls Road, Bobby Sands’ mural, Shankill Road, Clonard Monastery, and the Peace Wall while hearing personal accounts of the Troubles. Hotel, port, and Titanic Museum pickup may be available.

“This joined the dots about growing up on the neighbouring island and hearing and seeing news about the terrible and tragic events unfolding in Belfast. Full on and visceral at times. We knew the names of so many of the streets and locations but didn’t quite get the same detail transmitted to us through media in the 70s, 80s & 90s.”

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8.The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join Belfast native Marti for a small-group evening walk through Belfast city center. You’ll see City Hall, Belfast Entries, St Mary’s Church, the Lagan waterfront, Beacon of Hope, murals, street art, and Cathedral Quarter landmarks while connecting the Troubles, local culture, and Belfast’s future.

“Our tour with Marti was the best choice we made in Belfast! We were only in town for a day and Marti shared the best of Belfast with us - from street art to architecture to pubs, we experienced a little bit of everything. We will definitely be back to Belfast after everything we learned about. Highly recommend to book a tour with Marti here!”

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9.The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join local guide Martin for a small-group Belfast walking tour lasting about three hours. From City Hall and the Ancient Entries to Kelly’s Cellars, the Crown, and the Europa Hotel, you’ll trace Belfast’s growth, conflicts, characters, and daily life in an easy-to-follow story.

“This is a very educational tour on the history of Belfast which doesn't focus on the troubles. Martin the tour guide was wonderful, very knowledgeable, welcoming and explained everything in an easy to understand way.”

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10.Giant’s Causeway Day Tour and Belfast City Tour 1 Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $56

Pair a full-day guided trip from Belfast to Giant’s Causeway with a one-day hop-on hop-off city pass. You’ll see Carrickfergus, Carnlough, Cushendun Caves, the Dark Hedges, and Dunluce Castle. Guides such as Stuart, Kevin, and Gavin are praised for clear commentary and humor.

“All stops were memorable but Giants Causeway hike above was the best and hardest. Stuart was an excellent driver and guide. He tried to please all 53 passengers and thanked us for always being on time. His knowledge of the history and helpful hints at each stop were great!”

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11.Belfast Walking Tour: City Centre History, Troubles & Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk central Belfast with local guide Corey, taking in City Hall, the Linen Quarter, Cathedral Quarter, the Big Fish, and peace sculptures. Expect clear stories about industry, politics, the Troubles, and daily life, with audio headsets, a small group of up to 15, and plenty of time for questions.

“Corey walked us around the sights of Belfast. He's an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and approachable. Held our attention for two hours. We saw the Leaning Tower of Belfast. A piece of art nicknamed The onion rings and other sites/sights of historic interest. P.S. He didn't mind us joining the group fifteen minutes late when we caught up with him after our late lunch which I contacted him about.”

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12.Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $205

See Belfast with a private guide and vehicle, stopping at City Hall, Queen’s University, Botanic Gardens, Belfast Castle, St. Anne’s Cathedral, and Titanic Belfast. Guides including Jim, Harry, Nigel, and Patrick offer local history, flexible timing, and help with photos. Museum entry is not included.

“We had the best tour guide his name was Jim. We got on the wrong bus to begin with, and he came and picked us up at Queens College. We were very lucky.He gave us a story at each place and then let us look around and take photos.”

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13.4 Hours Private Belfast City Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel Belfast in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for up to seven people, with pickup and drop-off wherever you choose. Guides such as John Paul, John C, Murat, Michael, and Matt bring local insight to the murals, Shankill Road, Peace Wall, Stormont, Belfast Castle, Queen’s University, and Titanic Belfast.

“John was friendly and knowledgeable of the area. He was flexible to our requests and accommodated our small group.”

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14.Belfast City Sightseeing Tour Including Titanic Museum | 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.)

See Belfast by private vehicle with a guide-driver, from Divis and the Shankill Road to the Peace Wall, Belfast Castle, Cathedral Quarter, and Titanic Belfast. The tour suits cruise passengers and small groups, but museum and Crumlin Gaol tickets cost extra and should be arranged ahead.

“This is an excellent tour Francis made the experience go to the next level even do it was raining he did everything to make our time a pleasant one, his knowledge and commitment with us was really good. Perfect for our short time due to the cruise schedule.”

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15.A Unique Belfast Walking Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Walk central Belfast with Marti of Belfastology Walking Tours in a group capped at eight. Over about three hours, you’ll see Queen’s University, the Ulster Museum, Botanic Gardens, the Linen Quarter, and City Hall, with free admission at each stop.

“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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