Top Belfast Art & Culture

There’s a great deal more to Belfast than its historical conflict. Gain a more comprehensive understanding of life in Belfast on this private walking tour that explores the city’s punk rock scene, global links, the context of the Troubles, and more. Benefit from the insider knowledge of your local guide as you stroll by top landmarks and hidden gems, and receive personalized recommendations for the rest of your visit.

Explore the Crumlin Road Gaol and gain insight into Belfast’s criminal history on this 1-hour tour. Go through the infamous Crumlin Road Gaol and learn of the many unsavoury characters once held here. Visit the reception buildings — where new arrivals were processed — and follow the prisoners’ footsteps from the courthouse to the jail. See the various different wings from a high vantage point, experience life locked inside one of the cells and see where prisoners spent their final days before hanging for their crimes.

Discover the poignant and politically charged artworks that adorn Belfast’s streets on this mural tour. Learn about the city’s compelling street art and how its striking murals marked the conflicts and protests of The Troubles of Northern Ireland. See the colorful murals created by both the Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the notorious Peace Wall, featuring the signatures of the Dalai Lama and President Clinton.

Since the official end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland, Belfast has flourished, though the impact of the 30-year conflict is still keenly felt by those who live there. On this walking tour, visit locations where key events took place and get an insider perspective on the conflict, its lingering effects, and Northern Ireland’s path to peace.

Make the most of your limited time in Northern Ireland on a full day tour, and explore three of the top attractions. Discover the story of the Titanic with an immersive experience at the Titanic Museum, marvel at the wild and beautiful Giant’s Causeway, and walk through the centuries-old Dark Hedges. Enjoy live commentary from your guide and round-trip transportation from Belfast.

The History of the Troubles is a live online experience. Hosted by Paul Donnelly (Top U.K. Tour Guide 2019 - World Guide Awards), the experience is made up of two parts, a 60 minute audio visual presentation and virtual tour of Northern Ireland which will explain the history of the conflict that we know as the Troubles and also the path to peace. This is followed by a fully interactive Q&A and discussion session where you can engage with Paul and Mark and ask questions and learn about our experiences, we expect the total duration to be between 90 minutes and 2 hours. The total Experience will allow you to discover the events which led up to violence breaking out in the 1960’s, the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, how we achieved peace, and our challenges going forward. We promise an enriching, amazing, engaging, educational & powerful experience. The Experience runs on Saturdays & Sundays at 5pm (British Summer Time). Check your timezone!

History enthusiasts that want to unpack the complicated history of The Troubles shouldn't miss this private guided tour, where you explore Belfast in a London black cab. Join your guide—one of the drivers that shuttled passengers along the Falls Road and Shankill Road—and learn all about this challenging moment in Ireland's history. As you go, enjoy your guide's live narration, check out historic photographs, and stop to marvel at the now-famous Belfast peace walls.

Delve into the fascinating history of the Titanic at Titanic Belfast, the world’s largest Titanic exhibition, on a self-guided tour of the magnificent museum. Explore the institution at your own pace in order to discover insightful exhibits detailing the construction, voyage, and legacy of the infamous ship. Enjoy interactive displays; watch audiovisual presentations; and feel your adrenaline levels surge during an exhilarating Shipyard Ride. Receive complimentary entry to the SS Nomadic with your Titanic Belfast ticket.

Belfast is known for its heritage and landmarks, but gaining intimate insight can be difficult on a self-led tour. Discover the city with a local, and learn about its history and culture as you visit locations including Waterfront Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, and Belfast City Hall. Benefit from the more personalized experience of a small-group tour, and receive a 10% discount in a local gift shop.

Explore one of Northern Ireland’s most famous natural attractions on this full-day Giant’s Causeway tour from Belfast. Follow the Antrim Coastal Road as your guide explains the region’s history and geology. Take in landmarks including Antrim Coastal Road, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, and 'Game of Thrones' filming locations, including the Dark Hedges plus much more. Head on to the magnificent Giant's Causeway and gain insight into the geological phenomenon and hear tales of Irish folklore from centuries passed. Take in panoramic coastal views, then return to Belfast.

The Belfast Murals and Peace Walls are among the city’s most significant historic sites, and visiting with a guide provides important background information about Belfast’s turbulent past. Visit the Falls Road and Shankill Road sites on this 2-hour black taxi tour and listen to stories from your guide, a cab driver who lived and worked in the area during The Troubles.

Step across Belfast’s divisions—and learn what life was like during the Troubles—on this powerful, two-in-one tour. You’ll have the rare chance to explore the city with two different guides: both former political prisoners, one with Loyalist and one with Republican allegiances. In their company, you’ll learn more about the era in history, will see the city’s murals, will tour Catholic Falls Road and Protestant Shankill Road, and more.

Explore one of Northern Ireland’s most famous natural treasures on this guided tour of Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Travel into rural Northern Ireland as your guide sheds light on the region’s rich heritage and geology. Take in panoramic views along Antrim’s winding coastal roads, and discover top sites of interest including the Bushmills Whiskey Distillery, Dunluce Castle and the Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge. On arrival at the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway, spend two hours exploring at your leisure. Then, enjoy a short stop in Carnlough on route back to Belfast.

Travel into the seven kingdoms with this exciting Game of Thrones-themed tour from Belfast. See where many pivotal GoT scenes were shot, as you view magical landscapes. Get dazzled by the Giant's Causeway, walk along the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, explore the Cushendun Caves, 400-million-year-old caves often used in the show. You don't have to be an avid Game of Thrones viewer to love this tour, as the nature and culture you'll see along the way will be dazzling.

Explore famous filming locations from television’s 'Game of Thrones,' plus the renowned Giant’s Causeway, on this 9-hour tour of Northern Ireland from Belfast. Discover well-known spots from the series such as the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge and Dunluce Castle, as well as the UNESCO–listed Giant’s Causeway, which shares the same otherworldly feel as the filming spots. Your guide, well-versed in the show, brings the 'Game of Thrones' series to life. Visit sites featured in popular plot lines, including Lordsport, Renly Baratheon of Storm’s End’s camp and Dark Hedge road (where Arya Stark famously fled King’s Landing), then return to Belfast. A stop for lunch (at own expense) in Ballycastle, the hometown of a few of the actors from the series, is included.

See the magical location where the hit fantasy drama ‘Game of Thrones’ is filmed on a full-day tour of the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway from Belfast. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, visit key filming locations while listening to inside gossip about popular characters. Ride through the atmospheric, tree-shrouded Dark Hedges Road and marvel at the mystifying rock formations of the Giant’s Causeway.

With just one day to explore Northern Ireland, combine two popular day trips into one tour. Enjoy dramatic ocean views along the Antrim Coastal Route, see the UNESCO-listed Giants Causeway, then visit memorable Game of Thrones filming locations, including the Dark Hedges and Ballintoy Harbour.

Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its street art on this intimate street art tour. See colourful murals created by both Republican/Nationalist and Loyalist/Unionist communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation! You will visit the areas that where deeply scarred during the conflict as well as learning over 800 years of history. Your guide will provide visual aids to help you imagine how life was like during the Troubles and your tour will visit the politically charged murals from both sides of the divide as well as stopping at the memorial gardens to the dead, stops include a visit to the peace lines and peace walls , you will get to write your name on the largest Peace Wall in Western Europe and leave a message! We Also Provide Umbrellas for when it's raining! Several start times are available so this Private tour will slot into most schedules.

See several filming locations from Game of Thrones on this full-day tour from Belfast. Learn about insider stories from guides who worked as extras on the popular HBO series. Visit Old Castle Ward, location of the Winterfell Castle from season 1. See an old-growth forest, medieval ruins, landmarks like Inch Abbey, and go for a scenic ferry ride on Strangford Lough.

It would be a missed opportunity to travel to Belfast without seeing the amazing Giant's Causeway, a natural phenomenon along the coast north of Belfast that has to be seen to be believed. Get transported in an executive Mercedes V Class or S Class and stop at at castles and rustic villages along the way. After the visit to the Giant's Causeway, head to the nearby village of Bushmills, home to the famed distillery of the same name.

This tour has been highly recommended by universities around the world hugely popular for people interested in political conflict studies.This tour is unique as it specialises in Irish Republicanism by a Professional Guide with a unique insight into the conflict as well as Irish History. Your guide is also a member of Sinn Féin and an Irish Republican Political Activist and is fully equipped to give you an in-depth analysis of the conflict from an Irish Republican perspective and view from the start in 1969 to the present day, as well as the last 848 years of British Occupation. From 1969 until 1997, the Provisional Irish Republican Army conducted an armed military campaign primarily in the Northern part of Ireland (the occupied 6 counties and England and Europe,aimed at ending British rule in Northern Ireland in order to create a united Ireland. We will visit areas that ordinary tourists do not have access to you will gain Access to a Private Museum not open to the general public.

Follow in the footsteps of the Starks and Tullys with a full day, ‘Game of Thrones’ tour from Belfast, and experience the landscapes of Winterfell, Riverrun and Robb’s camp. Explore a 12th century castle where Robb Stark was proclaimed King of the North, then see the 19th century castle that became Riverrun. Walk the atmospheric grounds of Winterfell to see the site of Bran’s fall and the courtyard where Ser Rodrick was beheaded. Pay your respects at Saint Patrick’s grave before visiting the forest where the Starks’ direwolves were found.

Spend a memorable day visiting what is undoubtedly Northern Ireland's most infamous attraction. Travel by coach on a journey you will remember for a lifetime, taking in the spectacular natural beauty that is the Antrim Coastal Road, Carrickfergus Castle, the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, the Giant's Causeway, and the Game of Thrones locations, including the Dark Hedges plus much much more. This tour travels the entire coast road from Belfast which is a must-see area of outstanding natural beauty. Not all tours to the Causeway include this but is widely known to be best route to the causeway. To leave this out of your tour would be a big loss!!

On this Experience we will take in some great Live Music as we discover Street Art and go on a (wee dander) stroll through the streets of Belfast. Entering some of the Public Houses the City is now famous for to listen and soak up the atmosphere with in. And at the same time orientate you around the city centre. Pointing out things to do. While giving you the rich and sometimes troubled History of Belfast, and Northern Ireland.