Overview

The Belfast Walking Tour: City Hall, Ulster Hall, The Belfast Entries & More begins at 10.30am and lasts about two hours and forty-five minutes to three hours. The tour moves at a gentle pace on mostly flat surfaces, with rest stops available. It starts with a brief introduction and overview of Belfast’s history. The first main stop is Belfast City Hall, where the group spends thirty minutes learning about its history and architecture. Next, the tour visits Ulster Hall for about ten minutes, where the guide explains the building’s significance and the famous performers who have appeared there over more than 160 years. The group then walks through The Belfast Entries, the oldest part of the city, for twenty minutes, following the paths of historical figures. After that, the tour stops for ten minutes at St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Belfast’s first Catholic church. A five-minute visit to Kelly’s Cellars follows, Belfast’s oldest family-owned pub, with stories about its links to revolution and dissent. The tour continues with a ten-minute look at the main linen warehouses from the mid-1800s, then a ten-minute stop at Queen’s Arcade, a Victorian shopping arcade. Next is a fifteen-minute visit to Belfast’s oldest public building. The guide also explains the locations where local leaders and revolutionaries met and worshipped. The group then spends ten minutes at the Victorian General Post Office palace, learning about its history and interior. The tour finishes with a fifteen-minute visit to a well-known city centre hotel that housed the world’s press during the Troubles. The guide covers the Troubles as part of Belfast’s history, but the main focus is on the city’s history, culture, architecture, industrial heritage, and politics. All fees and taxes are included. Snacks and gratuities are not included. The tour runs in all weather conditions. Sundays are available for private tours, priced per group. Comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are recommended. This tour is not suitable for travellers with unassisted mobility issues.

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• Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

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