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The 15 Best City Tours in Northern Ireland

25 tours  ·  from $8

Open-top buses, cabs and guided walks, covering the same ground at three different speeds. These 15 compare on price, how long the loop takes and whether the ticket lasts a day or an hour.

A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - Castle Lane turns a pedestrian street into a place of memory
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A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

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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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour - Meeting at the Leonardo Hotel and getting started
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Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

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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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - The waterfront and Titanic Quarter tell Belfast’s industrial story
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City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

3.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

Ride Belfast’s open-top double-decker bus past City Hall, Titanic Belfast, Queen’s University, Falls Road, Shankill Road, and the Peace Wall. A 90-minute full loop runs every 30 minutes, with 1-day or 2-day passes, six-language audio, and occasional local guides such as George, Mic, Rodney, or Lisa.

“Know that if on a cruise, ( and despite the fact that they drive to the cruise terminal) you cant get on/off there if u buy thru viator). Have tp pay 60percent surcharge to boat. Some of the "stops" are unmarked and hard to find. Some buses have a narrator and some dont. One driver seemed distracted by having to slso talk. Accents sometimes challenging.”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City - Free Derry Corner and the Bogside
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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

4.Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Walk from Derry Guildhall to Free Derry Corner with a private local guide such as Michael or Noel. In 1 hour 45 minutes, you’ll see the walls, Bloody Sunday Memorial, and Bogside murals while hearing personal accounts of The Troubles and the peace process.

“Why a fantastic tour with Michael he insight to the conflict was very factual. It identified the impact that false media reports can have on a conflict”

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Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour - Starting outside the Museum of Free Derry
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Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour

5.Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Walk Derry’s Bogside with guides including John, Noel, and Micky, learning about the Civil Rights movement, Bloody Sunday, the Battle of the Bogside, and the Peace Process. The flat, central route starts and ends outside the Museum of Free Derry and often runs longer than its advertised hour.

“One of the best walking tours I have ever done. The guide was fabulous and because he was at Bloody Sunday march is was very personnel.”

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Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way - Titanic memory and Belfast’s linen past
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Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

6.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join Marti of Belfastology for a roughly three-hour small-group walk through central Belfast. Expect city history, architecture, street art, the Troubles, local food tips, and lesser-seen corners, with a maximum of eight people.

“I visited Belfast in Feb and booked this tour. Was lucky to have Marti as my guide. He introduced me to the culture, history and all the personalities that belonged to the city. I really enjoyed the tour and time spent in Belfast. Can't wait to be back. I would highly recommend this tour to all visitors to Belfast. Thanks to Marti for making this special.”

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Shore Excursion: Giant's Causeway Tour Including Belfast City Tour - Giant’s Causeway is worth the long ride
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Shore Excursion: Giant’s Causeway Tour Including Belfast City Tour

7.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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Shore Excursion from Belfast: Including Giants Causeway and Belfast City. - The Dark Hedges Adds a Touch of Game of Thrones
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Shore Excursion from Belfast: Including Giants Causeway and Belfast City.

8.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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Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story - Walking Tour - The Bloody Sunday site and memorial
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Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story – Walking Tour

9.Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Walk the Bogside for 90 minutes with guides such as John McKinney, whose brother William was killed on Bloody Sunday. Hear a personal account of the massacre, visit Free Derry Corner and the memorial, and connect the murals to Derry’s civil rights struggle.

“This walking tour was so educational and our tour guide Neal provided colour by being present during Bloody Sunday. We had only heard the side of the story provided to us by the media. This tour is so worth the stop. Very insightful. Thank you Neal.”

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Giant's Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges - The Dark Hedges in 30 minutes
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Giant’s Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges

10.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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World Famous Belfast City Centre Black Cab/Taxi Tour 2 Hours - Falls Road and the Bobby Sands mural
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World Famous Belfast City Centre Black Cab/Taxi Tour 2 Hours

11.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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Discover the City Walls - Small Group Public or Private Tour - Ferryquay Gate and the story of the sieges
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Discover the City Walls – Small Group Public or Private Tour

12.Discover the City Walls – Small Group Public or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Join David of Derrie Danders for a roughly two-hour walk around Derry’s City Walls. Expect a small group of no more than 15, a relaxed pace, clear coverage of the city’s ancient and modern past, and time for questions at gates, churches, cannons, and viewpoints.

“David is an intelligent and engaging guide! We had been in Derry for 30 minutes (having rolled in on the train from Belfast, with just enough time to drop our bags off at the hotel) before rushing off to our scheduled tour with David, so we arrived with many questions and hopes for our time in the city. David shared not only key historical locations and stories, but ensured we knew where to head for specific sights for the rest of our time in his beautiful city. He even made sure we had a good photo with the Derry Girls mural! The rain didn’t interfere with any of our 90…”

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The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience. - St Mary’s Church and the details beside the road
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The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

13.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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Giant's Causeway Day Tour and Belfast City Tour 1 Day Pass - Belfast’s major stops, from Titanic to the Peace Wall
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Giant’s Causeway Day Tour and Belfast City Tour 1 Day Pass

14.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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Belfast Walking Tour: City Centre History, Troubles & Stories - The Linen Quarter and Linen Hall Library
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Belfast Walking Tour: City Centre History, Troubles & Stories

15.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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