Belfast Political Mural Taxi Tour with Local Guide
by Belfast 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.£80Overview
Belfast has a complex recent history marked by political conflict, reflected in its extensive mural art. This one-hour taxi tour offers a close look at several key murals and neighborhoods that tell the story of the Troubles and the city’s divided communities. The tour is led by a professional local guide with over 20 years of experience who shares detailed accounts of the events and people behind the murals. The tour begins at the Falls Road near Divis Tower, where an introduction explains the background to August 1969 and the start of the Troubles. Next, the taxi stops at the International Mural Wall on Divis Street, often called the largest open-air art gallery, where visitors can take photos and hear stories about the murals. The route continues through the Peace Gates to the Peace Wall, the largest barrier separating communities, where visitors can add their own message of peace. The final stop is Shankill Road, a Protestant and Unionist area known for its murals and historical significance, where the guide offers further commentary and photo opportunities. This is a taxi-based tour lasting about one hour and includes a fully certified local guide. Food, drinks, and airport or cruise port pickups are not included and are available for an extra charge.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bobby Sands Mural
The tour begins at the Falls Road near Divis Tower, one of the city's most well-known buildings. Here, the guide provides an introductory talk explaining the events leading up to August 1969, which marked the start of the Troubles, the period of conflict in Northern Ireland.
15 min
International Mural Wall Divis Street
Next, the taxi visits the International Mural Wall on Divis Street, considered one of the largest open-air art galleries. The guide shares stories behind the murals, and visitors have time to take photos and ask questions about the artwork and its history.
20 min
Peace Wall
The tour continues through the Peace Gates to the largest Peace Wall in Belfast. This barrier separates communities and has been visited by notable figures such as Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama. Visitors can write their own messages of peace on the wall.
20 min
Shankill Road
The final stop is Shankill Road, known as a Protestant, British, Unionist, and Loyalist area. The guide shares stories related to the community and points out important buildings and murals, with opportunities for photographs.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Belfast Political Mural Taxi Tour with Local Guide
by Belfast 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.£80Overview
Belfast has a complex recent history marked by political conflict, reflected in its extensive mural art. This one-hour taxi tour offers a close look at several key murals and neighborhoods that tell the story of the Troubles and the city’s divided communities. The tour is led by a professional local guide with over 20 years of experience who shares detailed accounts of the events and people behind the murals. The tour begins at the Falls Road near Divis Tower, where an introduction explains the background to August 1969 and the start of the Troubles. Next, the taxi stops at the International Mural Wall on Divis Street, often called the largest open-air art gallery, where visitors can take photos and hear stories about the murals. The route continues through the Peace Gates to the Peace Wall, the largest barrier separating communities, where visitors can add their own message of peace. The final stop is Shankill Road, a Protestant and Unionist area known for its murals and historical significance, where the guide offers further commentary and photo opportunities. This is a taxi-based tour lasting about one hour and includes a fully certified local guide. Food, drinks, and airport or cruise port pickups are not included and are available for an extra charge.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bobby Sands Mural
The tour begins at the Falls Road near Divis Tower, one of the city's most well-known buildings. Here, the guide provides an introductory talk explaining the events leading up to August 1969, which marked the start of the Troubles, the period of conflict in Northern Ireland.
15 min
International Mural Wall Divis Street
Next, the taxi visits the International Mural Wall on Divis Street, considered one of the largest open-air art galleries. The guide shares stories behind the murals, and visitors have time to take photos and ask questions about the artwork and its history.
20 min
Peace Wall
The tour continues through the Peace Gates to the largest Peace Wall in Belfast. This barrier separates communities and has been visited by notable figures such as Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama. Visitors can write their own messages of peace on the wall.
20 min
Shankill Road
The final stop is Shankill Road, known as a Protestant, British, Unionist, and Loyalist area. The guide shares stories related to the community and points out important buildings and murals, with opportunities for photographs.
15 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.