Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience The Marti Way
by Belfastology Walking Tours
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✓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.£52Overview
This three-hour Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience follows the Marti Way and begins at Belfast City Hall with a 15-minute introduction. The guide provides background on Belfast’s origins, the Troubles period, and offers suggestions for local dining and entertainment. The group then walks past the Titanic Memorial Garden, where the story behind the memorial to the HMS Titanic is explained. Next, the tour enters the Linen Quarter, highlighting the linen industry’s role in the city’s development and pointing out notable buildings. The route continues into the Markets area, passing St. George’s Market and the courts area, with commentary on their history and growth. The walk proceeds to the Entries, Belfast’s narrow historic streets, where stories of local rebellions such as the United Irishmen are shared alongside views of street art that reflect the city’s past. Leaving the River Lagan behind, the tour reaches Victoria Square to discuss its history and future, then passes the Spirit of Belfast sculpture. At the Beacon of Hope sculpture along the river, the guide explains its meaning and points out nearby landmarks including the Big Fish sculpture and the gateway to the Titanic Quarter. The group sees the International Conference Centre Belfast (ICC Belfast) and hears about the area’s redevelopment. Passing the Big Fish again, the tour heads toward the Titanic Quarter, about a 15-minute walk across the river. The final section explores the Cathedral Quarter, with information on its construction, local and international street art, and ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts. The tour ends at St. Anne’s Square, known for its restaurants and apartments above. The guide is informative and professional throughout. Gratuities are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a private or luxury tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Introduction at Belfast City Hall
The tour begins with a 15-minute introduction at City Hall. The guide explains the city’s origins, including the Troubles period and how it influenced Belfast’s development. Visitors learn about local dining options and entertainment. The group then proceeds past the Titanic Memorial Garden towards the Linen Quarter.
15 min
Titanic Memorial Garden
This stop lasts about 5 minutes and covers the history and development of the Memorial Garden dedicated to the ill-fated HMS Titanic.
5 min
Linen Quarter Buildings
A 10-minute walk through the Linen Quarter reveals buildings that demonstrate how the linen industry shaped Belfast. The guide highlights architecture that contributes to the city’s distinctive character.
10 min
St. George’s Market and Courts Area
Passing St. George’s Market for 10 minutes, the guide shares its history and how the surrounding courts area has evolved.
10 min
Sculpture Pass-by
The group passes an iconic sculpture en route to the Entries, with a brief explanation about its significance.
5 min
The Entries and Street Art
The tour spends 15 minutes in the narrow historic streets where Belfast originated. The guide discusses local rebels like the United Irishmen and points out street art depicting the city’s history. This area also features many gastro bars and restaurants popular with locals and visitors.
15 min
Victoria Square and Spirit of Belfast
Leaving the River Lagan behind, the group spends 10 minutes at Victoria Square. The guide describes its past, present, and future, then moves toward the Spirit of Belfast sculpture.
10 min
Beacon of Hope Sculpture
At this 5-minute stop, visitors hear about the meaning of the Beacon of Hope and learn about other landmarks along the Lagan River, such as the Big Fish and the Gateway to the Titanic Quarter.
5 min
International Conference Centre Belfast (ICC Belfast)
The group views the ICC Belfast while hearing about the development of the surrounding area.
Big Fish and Titanic Quarter Walk
Passing the Big Fish sculpture, the guide explains its history shown on the scales. The group then walks about 15 minutes to the Titanic Quarter on the other side of the river.
10 min
Cathedral Quarter Street Art and Peace Efforts
Spending 15 minutes in the Cathedral Quarter, visitors view international and local street art and learn about ongoing peace and reconciliation initiatives.
15 min
Cathedral Area Development
The tour continues for 10 minutes around the Cathedral, with information on its construction and current development in the area.
10 min
St. Anne’s Square Finish
The tour concludes with a 5-minute stop at St. Anne’s Square, described as Belfast’s version of a European plaza, featuring numerous restaurants and apartments above.
5 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be outside the grounds of City Hall. By the large main gates in the middle, by the long horizontal information board. Wearing a blue checked backpack.
End point
The walking tour will finish in St. Anne's Square by the Statue of Anne.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience The Marti Way
by Belfastology Walking 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.£52Overview
This three-hour Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience follows the Marti Way and begins at Belfast City Hall with a 15-minute introduction. The guide provides background on Belfast’s origins, the Troubles period, and offers suggestions for local dining and entertainment. The group then walks past the Titanic Memorial Garden, where the story behind the memorial to the HMS Titanic is explained. Next, the tour enters the Linen Quarter, highlighting the linen industry’s role in the city’s development and pointing out notable buildings. The route continues into the Markets area, passing St. George’s Market and the courts area, with commentary on their history and growth. The walk proceeds to the Entries, Belfast’s narrow historic streets, where stories of local rebellions such as the United Irishmen are shared alongside views of street art that reflect the city’s past. Leaving the River Lagan behind, the tour reaches Victoria Square to discuss its history and future, then passes the Spirit of Belfast sculpture. At the Beacon of Hope sculpture along the river, the guide explains its meaning and points out nearby landmarks including the Big Fish sculpture and the gateway to the Titanic Quarter. The group sees the International Conference Centre Belfast (ICC Belfast) and hears about the area’s redevelopment. Passing the Big Fish again, the tour heads toward the Titanic Quarter, about a 15-minute walk across the river. The final section explores the Cathedral Quarter, with information on its construction, local and international street art, and ongoing peace and reconciliation efforts. The tour ends at St. Anne’s Square, known for its restaurants and apartments above. The guide is informative and professional throughout. Gratuities are not included. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a private or luxury tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Introduction at Belfast City Hall
The tour begins with a 15-minute introduction at City Hall. The guide explains the city’s origins, including the Troubles period and how it influenced Belfast’s development. Visitors learn about local dining options and entertainment. The group then proceeds past the Titanic Memorial Garden towards the Linen Quarter.
15 min
Titanic Memorial Garden
This stop lasts about 5 minutes and covers the history and development of the Memorial Garden dedicated to the ill-fated HMS Titanic.
5 min
Linen Quarter Buildings
A 10-minute walk through the Linen Quarter reveals buildings that demonstrate how the linen industry shaped Belfast. The guide highlights architecture that contributes to the city’s distinctive character.
10 min
St. George’s Market and Courts Area
Passing St. George’s Market for 10 minutes, the guide shares its history and how the surrounding courts area has evolved.
10 min
Sculpture Pass-by
The group passes an iconic sculpture en route to the Entries, with a brief explanation about its significance.
5 min
The Entries and Street Art
The tour spends 15 minutes in the narrow historic streets where Belfast originated. The guide discusses local rebels like the United Irishmen and points out street art depicting the city’s history. This area also features many gastro bars and restaurants popular with locals and visitors.
15 min
Victoria Square and Spirit of Belfast
Leaving the River Lagan behind, the group spends 10 minutes at Victoria Square. The guide describes its past, present, and future, then moves toward the Spirit of Belfast sculpture.
10 min
Beacon of Hope Sculpture
At this 5-minute stop, visitors hear about the meaning of the Beacon of Hope and learn about other landmarks along the Lagan River, such as the Big Fish and the Gateway to the Titanic Quarter.
5 min
International Conference Centre Belfast (ICC Belfast)
The group views the ICC Belfast while hearing about the development of the surrounding area.
Big Fish and Titanic Quarter Walk
Passing the Big Fish sculpture, the guide explains its history shown on the scales. The group then walks about 15 minutes to the Titanic Quarter on the other side of the river.
10 min
Cathedral Quarter Street Art and Peace Efforts
Spending 15 minutes in the Cathedral Quarter, visitors view international and local street art and learn about ongoing peace and reconciliation initiatives.
15 min
Cathedral Area Development
The tour continues for 10 minutes around the Cathedral, with information on its construction and current development in the area.
10 min
St. Anne’s Square Finish
The tour concludes with a 5-minute stop at St. Anne’s Square, described as Belfast’s version of a European plaza, featuring numerous restaurants and apartments above.
5 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be outside the grounds of City Hall. By the large main gates in the middle, by the long horizontal information board. Wearing a blue checked backpack.
End point
The walking tour will finish in St. Anne's Square by the Statue of Anne.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.