Belfast Troubles Walking Tour: Political Murals, Peace Walls, and Bridges
by Experience Belfast
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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.£48Overview
This walking tour in Belfast lasts between two hours and 40 minutes and three hours. It is led by a professional local guide and is private to the group. The tour explores the political murals, peace walls, and bridges connected to the Troubles and the peace process. Participants start near a building dating from 1783, known for its elliptical shape and historical significance related to John Wesley and civil rights. From there, the group walks through historic passageways associated with revolution and intrigue. The tour continues to Belfast’s leaning tower, a 113-foot tall structure that leans four feet from vertical, located at the original crossing point where Belfast was established. Next, the guide points out political murals that are part of the International Wall of Murals near the Peace Walls. The peace walls themselves are approximately 16 metres high and topped with mesh to prevent petrol bombs; the tour provides detailed explanations and time for photographs and close examination. The route also includes a visit to a modern sculpture by Dan George in the city centre, featuring traditional Celtic designs representing Belfast’s engineering, industry, and communities. Additionally, the group passes through the vibrant heart of the city with its colorful murals, cobbled stones, pubs, and restaurants. The tour ends back near the starting point, allowing time for further exploration and photographs. The guide combines educational commentary with original songs and street theatre to illustrate the everyday experiences and political tensions during the Troubles. The tour covers the political and cultural effects of the Troubles in Belfast and offers insight into the city’s complex past and peace efforts. Gratuities are not included. The minimum age for participants is 14 years due to graphic content.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Belfast's most magnificent building
This building features a dome 174 feet high and interiors with three types of Italian marble plus Cippilino marble from Greece. It also has notable stained glass windows. The building is designed to impress visitors.
10 min
Dan George sculpture
Located in the city centre, this modern sculpture by Dan George incorporates traditional Celtic design and symbolizes Belfast’s engineering, industry, and communities.
International Wall of Murals
Part of the mural collection near the Peace Walls, these murals have served as a form of media and expression related to the Troubles.
10 min
Peace Walls
These walls separate two communities in Belfast. They are about 16 metres high with mesh on top to prevent petrol bombs. Visitors have time to photograph and examine the walls with detailed explanations.
15 min
Belfast's leaning tower
This 113-foot tall tower leans four feet from the perpendicular. It stands at the original crossing point where Belfast was founded. The tower includes a statue of Prince Albert and was featured in the film noir 'Odd Man Out' starring James Mason.
5 min
City centre murals and pubs
Walk through the city’s vibrant centre, which features colorful murals, entrances, cobblestone streets, and many pubs and restaurants. The area is also known for significant rock music events.
10 min
Historic building from 1783
This building is central to Irish history and challenges typical narratives about Belfast’s religious divisions. John Wesley once preached here. Its elliptical shape is notable. The site provides time to explore and photograph and is located five minutes from the tour start.
10 min
Historic passageways
Hidden passageways are explored, passing sites connected to revolution, intrigue, and local pubs.
10 min
Belfast's leaning tower (additional note)
The leaning tower stands 113 feet (24 metres) tall with a 4-foot (1.3 metre) lean. It was built at the exact founding crossing point of Belfast.
Meeting point
The Meeting Point is on Donegall Square North, on the pavement outside the grounds of Belfast City Hall. Across the road is the main shopping avenue. Look for a large green and white umbrella. Please come 10 minutes before the start of your tour so I can distribute Listening sets.
End point
At the First Presbyterian Church - within sight of Belfast City Hall
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Belfast Troubles Walking Tour: Political Murals, Peace Walls, and Bridges
by Experience Belfast
Choose from 2 available options
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.£48Overview
This walking tour in Belfast lasts between two hours and 40 minutes and three hours. It is led by a professional local guide and is private to the group. The tour explores the political murals, peace walls, and bridges connected to the Troubles and the peace process. Participants start near a building dating from 1783, known for its elliptical shape and historical significance related to John Wesley and civil rights. From there, the group walks through historic passageways associated with revolution and intrigue. The tour continues to Belfast’s leaning tower, a 113-foot tall structure that leans four feet from vertical, located at the original crossing point where Belfast was established. Next, the guide points out political murals that are part of the International Wall of Murals near the Peace Walls. The peace walls themselves are approximately 16 metres high and topped with mesh to prevent petrol bombs; the tour provides detailed explanations and time for photographs and close examination. The route also includes a visit to a modern sculpture by Dan George in the city centre, featuring traditional Celtic designs representing Belfast’s engineering, industry, and communities. Additionally, the group passes through the vibrant heart of the city with its colorful murals, cobbled stones, pubs, and restaurants. The tour ends back near the starting point, allowing time for further exploration and photographs. The guide combines educational commentary with original songs and street theatre to illustrate the everyday experiences and political tensions during the Troubles. The tour covers the political and cultural effects of the Troubles in Belfast and offers insight into the city’s complex past and peace efforts. Gratuities are not included. The minimum age for participants is 14 years due to graphic content.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Belfast's most magnificent building
This building features a dome 174 feet high and interiors with three types of Italian marble plus Cippilino marble from Greece. It also has notable stained glass windows. The building is designed to impress visitors.
10 min
Dan George sculpture
Located in the city centre, this modern sculpture by Dan George incorporates traditional Celtic design and symbolizes Belfast’s engineering, industry, and communities.
International Wall of Murals
Part of the mural collection near the Peace Walls, these murals have served as a form of media and expression related to the Troubles.
10 min
Peace Walls
These walls separate two communities in Belfast. They are about 16 metres high with mesh on top to prevent petrol bombs. Visitors have time to photograph and examine the walls with detailed explanations.
15 min
Belfast's leaning tower
This 113-foot tall tower leans four feet from the perpendicular. It stands at the original crossing point where Belfast was founded. The tower includes a statue of Prince Albert and was featured in the film noir 'Odd Man Out' starring James Mason.
5 min
City centre murals and pubs
Walk through the city’s vibrant centre, which features colorful murals, entrances, cobblestone streets, and many pubs and restaurants. The area is also known for significant rock music events.
10 min
Historic building from 1783
This building is central to Irish history and challenges typical narratives about Belfast’s religious divisions. John Wesley once preached here. Its elliptical shape is notable. The site provides time to explore and photograph and is located five minutes from the tour start.
10 min
Historic passageways
Hidden passageways are explored, passing sites connected to revolution, intrigue, and local pubs.
10 min
Belfast's leaning tower (additional note)
The leaning tower stands 113 feet (24 metres) tall with a 4-foot (1.3 metre) lean. It was built at the exact founding crossing point of Belfast.
Meeting point
The Meeting Point is on Donegall Square North, on the pavement outside the grounds of Belfast City Hall. Across the road is the main shopping avenue. Look for a large green and white umbrella. Please come 10 minutes before the start of your tour so I can distribute Listening sets.
End point
At the First Presbyterian Church - within sight of Belfast City Hall
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.