Belfast 2-Hour Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour
by Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours
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How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£146Overview
The Belfast 2-Hour Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour lasts two hours and is led by original drivers who have personal knowledge of the city's history during the Troubles. The tour begins with a 45-minute visit to Shankill Road, where the guide explains the area's history starting in 1690 with King William III's arrival and the Battle of the Boyne. The guide then discusses the Troubles conflict from 1969 to the 1998 peace agreement while walking through the Loyalist area. Visitors can view and photograph the Loyalist murals that depict this history. Next, the taxi travels to the Peace Wall for about 30 minutes. These walls were built beginning in 1969 to separate Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods and were originally intended as temporary barriers but became permanent. The walls are now decorated with artwork and messages from visitors. The final 45-minute stop is on Falls Road, known as the birthplace of the Provisional IRA. The guide explains the political murals along this road and their significance. Visitors also see the Sinn Féin press office and the Bobby Sands mural, learning about the 1981 Irish hunger strike in H Blocks Prison. The black taxi includes air conditioning. Dinner is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shankill Road
The tour starts with a 45-minute stop at Shankill Road. The guide explains the area's history from 1690 when King William III arrived in Ireland and defeated King James II at the Battle of the Boyne. The recent Troubles conflict from 1969 to the 1998 peace agreement is outlined. Visitors walk through the Loyalist area and learn about the Loyalist wall murals. There is time to take photographs of the murals.
45 min
Peace Wall
The next 30-minute stop is the Peace Wall, built to separate Catholic and Protestant communities after the Troubles began in 1969. Originally meant as temporary barriers, the walls were made permanent and extended in height and length. They are now covered with artwork and messages of hope from visitors.
30 min
Bobby Sands Mural
The final 45-minute stop is on Falls Road, where the Provisional IRA was formed. The guide explains the political murals along the road and their meanings. Visitors see the Sinn Féin press office and the Bobby Sands mural. The guide describes the 1981 Irish hunger strike at H Blocks Prison.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Belfast 2-Hour Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour
by Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£146Overview
The Belfast 2-Hour Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour lasts two hours and is led by original drivers who have personal knowledge of the city's history during the Troubles. The tour begins with a 45-minute visit to Shankill Road, where the guide explains the area's history starting in 1690 with King William III's arrival and the Battle of the Boyne. The guide then discusses the Troubles conflict from 1969 to the 1998 peace agreement while walking through the Loyalist area. Visitors can view and photograph the Loyalist murals that depict this history. Next, the taxi travels to the Peace Wall for about 30 minutes. These walls were built beginning in 1969 to separate Catholic and Protestant neighborhoods and were originally intended as temporary barriers but became permanent. The walls are now decorated with artwork and messages from visitors. The final 45-minute stop is on Falls Road, known as the birthplace of the Provisional IRA. The guide explains the political murals along this road and their significance. Visitors also see the Sinn Féin press office and the Bobby Sands mural, learning about the 1981 Irish hunger strike in H Blocks Prison. The black taxi includes air conditioning. Dinner is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shankill Road
The tour starts with a 45-minute stop at Shankill Road. The guide explains the area's history from 1690 when King William III arrived in Ireland and defeated King James II at the Battle of the Boyne. The recent Troubles conflict from 1969 to the 1998 peace agreement is outlined. Visitors walk through the Loyalist area and learn about the Loyalist wall murals. There is time to take photographs of the murals.
45 min
Peace Wall
The next 30-minute stop is the Peace Wall, built to separate Catholic and Protestant communities after the Troubles began in 1969. Originally meant as temporary barriers, the walls were made permanent and extended in height and length. They are now covered with artwork and messages of hope from visitors.
30 min
Bobby Sands Mural
The final 45-minute stop is on Falls Road, where the Provisional IRA was formed. The guide explains the political murals along the road and their meanings. Visitors see the Sinn Féin press office and the Bobby Sands mural. The guide describes the 1981 Irish hunger strike at H Blocks Prison.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.