The 15 Best Walking Tours in Northern Ireland

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 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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3.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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4.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk both sides of Belfast’s Peace Wall with local guides who speak from personal experience. You’ll see the Bobby Sands mural, International Wall, Shankill memorials, and sites linked to bombings, while hearing contrasting Republican and loyalist accounts. Allow three hours, wear warm layers, and expect a serious, emotional tour.

“The tour was very informative and a great learning experience. The first half was much better than the second half though.”

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5.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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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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7.Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk from Derry Guildhall into the Bogside, tracing the route of the 1972 march and visiting the Museum of Free Derry, Free Derry Corner, and the Bloody Sunday monument. Guides such as Jimmy Toye, John, Paul, Neil, and McCrea share personal insight into the Troubles.

“We had a personal tour with an educated guide who had experienced the troubles first hand. Mc Craig was informative and passionate. We would recommend the tour to others.”

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8.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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9.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join local guide Marty for a brisk, small-group walk through Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, Shankill Road, Divis Street, and West Belfast. You’ll see political murals, international street art, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands mural while hearing how communities are working toward peace.

“Marti explained to us the complex history of Belfast, so we could understand the present. We saw great streetart , not only the political ones. We visited both sides and Marti was neutral in his comment.”

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10.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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11.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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12.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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13.1798 A Belfast Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Walk central Belfast with local guide Colin Shaw and connect the 1798 United Irishmen Rebellion to Presbyterian merchants, Catholic penal laws, France, and America. The route visits City Hall, Linen Hall, Kelly’s Cellars, historic churches, Assembly Rooms, and Joy’s Entry. Expect a small-group walk with Vox audio sets.

“Excellent tour, Colin ( guide) was a mine of information on 1798 Rebellion and events leading up to it. I learned so much about the Presbyterian influence and Belfast of the time.”

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14.Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Join Hometown Tours Belfast for a two-hour walk from the Albert Memorial Clock to Titanic Hotel Belfast. With guides such as Steven, you’ll see the Big Fish, SS Nomadic, Titanic Belfast, and the original slipways, while hearing how Belfast’s docks shaped the city and the famous ship.

“Had a great tour with Steven. We learned alot of history about the area and the titanic. We would recommend it”

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15.Belfast Line of Duty Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

Walk through central Belfast with a private guide who connects real streets to Line of Duty scenes. Expect filming locations, plot facts, production details, and stories about the show’s Belfast setting. Guides have included Janice and Carol. The 2.5-hour route ends at the Albert Memorial Clock.

“Janice really knows Belfast and Line of Duty. Lots of behind the scenes insights. Fun and personable. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended. Good value too.”

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