Belfast Private Political History and Murals Tour with Peace Wall, Shankill Road and Falls Road
by Premier Tours Ireland
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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.£110Overview
This private tour lasts between 90 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes and covers key political history related to the Troubles in Belfast. It includes private transportation with air conditioning. The tour starts at the Peace Wall, where participants can leave the vehicle to walk along the wall, learn why it was built, and sign a message for future generations. Next, the tour continues to Shankill Road for about 40 minutes. Here, the guide explains the role of Loyalist paramilitaries, local residents, and significant events from the Troubles. The tour then moves to Falls Road, spending around 40 minutes viewing murals that depict Republican paramilitary history, the causes of their uprising, and the area's people and events. The tour concludes with a drive-by of Crumlin Road Gaol and the nearby courthouse. Visitors see the exterior of the prison where many involved in the Troubles were held and sentenced; entry into the jail is not included. Infant seats are available if requested in advance, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles must be arranged before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Peace Wall
At the Peace Wall, guests can exit the vehicle to walk along the walls. The guide explains the reasons for the wall's existence and participants have the opportunity to write and sign a good luck message for future generations.
10 min
Shankill Road
The tour spends about 40 minutes in Shankill Road, focusing on the history of Loyalist paramilitaries. The guide discusses the local community and key events that occurred here during the Troubles.
40 min
Bobby Sands Mural
In the Falls Road area, the tour examines murals related to Republican paramilitaries. The guide covers the causes of their uprising, the people living in the area, and significant events from the Troubles over a 40-minute period.
40 min
Crumlin Road Gaol
The tour concludes with a 5-minute drive-by of Crumlin Road Gaol and the adjacent courthouse. Visitors see the exterior of this former prison where many involved in the Troubles were held and sentenced, but do not enter the building.
5 min
Meeting point
Directly behind Belfast City Hall is Ten Square Hotel, an entrance is located o Linenhall Street.
End point
Directly behind Belfast City Hall is Ten Square Hotel, an entrance is located o Linenhall Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Belfast Private Political History and Murals Tour with Peace Wall, Shankill Road and Falls Road
by Premier Tours Ireland
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.£110Overview
This private tour lasts between 90 minutes and 1 hour 45 minutes and covers key political history related to the Troubles in Belfast. It includes private transportation with air conditioning. The tour starts at the Peace Wall, where participants can leave the vehicle to walk along the wall, learn why it was built, and sign a message for future generations. Next, the tour continues to Shankill Road for about 40 minutes. Here, the guide explains the role of Loyalist paramilitaries, local residents, and significant events from the Troubles. The tour then moves to Falls Road, spending around 40 minutes viewing murals that depict Republican paramilitary history, the causes of their uprising, and the area's people and events. The tour concludes with a drive-by of Crumlin Road Gaol and the nearby courthouse. Visitors see the exterior of the prison where many involved in the Troubles were held and sentenced; entry into the jail is not included. Infant seats are available if requested in advance, and wheelchair-accessible vehicles must be arranged before the tour.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Peace Wall
At the Peace Wall, guests can exit the vehicle to walk along the walls. The guide explains the reasons for the wall's existence and participants have the opportunity to write and sign a good luck message for future generations.
10 min
Shankill Road
The tour spends about 40 minutes in Shankill Road, focusing on the history of Loyalist paramilitaries. The guide discusses the local community and key events that occurred here during the Troubles.
40 min
Bobby Sands Mural
In the Falls Road area, the tour examines murals related to Republican paramilitaries. The guide covers the causes of their uprising, the people living in the area, and significant events from the Troubles over a 40-minute period.
40 min
Crumlin Road Gaol
The tour concludes with a 5-minute drive-by of Crumlin Road Gaol and the adjacent courthouse. Visitors see the exterior of this former prison where many involved in the Troubles were held and sentenced, but do not enter the building.
5 min
Meeting point
Directly behind Belfast City Hall is Ten Square Hotel, an entrance is located o Linenhall Street.
End point
Directly behind Belfast City Hall is Ten Square Hotel, an entrance is located o Linenhall Street.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.