Belfast City Hall Walking Tour: Discover Street Art, History and Architecture with Local Guides
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Belfast
Discover the best of Belfast on a walking tour starting at City Hall. Explore street art, history, and architecture with local guides. Uncover hidden gems and gain insider knowledge.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- City Hall - Our guide will meet you at the front gates of Belfast City Hall and your tour will begin with an introduction to the tour and the history of the city.
- St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church - In Bank Square you will discover the history of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and its unique grotto, and the original Belfast Castle which stood nearby.
- Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne - As you walk into the Cathedral Quarter your guide will introduce you to the remarkable history and stories of the United Irishmen and their contributions to our city’s development.
- Cathedral Quarter - As we walk along the historic Hill Street, one of the last cobbled streets in Belfast, we will introduce you to some of the best street art in Belfast along with our recommendations for our finest bars, restaurants and nightspots, together with the story of Punk in Belfast and why it was so important to us in the midst of the Troubles.
- Customs House - The Customs House is one of the finest buildings in the city and was home to ‘Speaker’s Corner’. You will learn some of the stories of the best and worst orators to have stood here, together with the history of one of the oldest pubs in Belfast still standing nearby.
- Big Fish - As you walk along the banks of the river Lagan you can look across to the famous yellow cranes in Harland & Wolff shipyard. It was here that the Titanic was built over 100 years ago. You will also hear the legend behind the stunning public sculpture ‘the Salmon of Knowledge’ and visit our favourite piece of art, the Beacon of Hope, which symbolises the resilience and regeneration of Belfast in recent years.
- Albert Memorial Clock Tower - The Albert Memorial Clock is Belfast’s very own ‘leaning tower’. At this historic spot you will discover the reason for the angle and also learn how Belfast got it’s name. And we’ll show you our most famous footballer’s favourite pub!
- The Belfast Entries - The Belfast Entries are at the heart of the oldest part of the city. Today they have been turned into an amazing outdoor art gallery. Here you will get to explore dozens of pieces of art each with its own story to tell, while hearing about the importance of this area and the people who lived here over the centuries.
- Spirit of Belfast - In the pedestrian precinct at the heart of the city you will discover the meaning behind some of the quirkiest public art in Belfast, together with its alternative name and the centuries-old stories of the historic buildings surrounding it.
- Titanic Memorial Garden - Your tour ends at the Titanic Memorial back at City Hall, where you will hear the story of the most famous ship built here and of some the people who sailed on her, before finishing with tales of some of our most famous citizens (whose statues are to be found in the grounds) and their contributions to our society.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary headsets for clear guidance
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Launching from the renowned City Hall, our ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour is the perfect pathway to discovering Belfast’s history, excellent street art, stunning architecture, intriguing history, and the unique narratives of its inhabitants across time.
Our guides, well-known for their expertise and decorated with awards, are Belfast natives with a passion for sharing the wonders of our city and its hidden facets. You will delve into the stories of the Titanic and the Troubles, though Belfast has a plethora of other tales to share.
Beyond the exploration of Belfast’s history, your guide will point you towards bars, restaurants, and localities that may have otherwise been missed, fortifying your confidence to reach out further and truly maximize your trip’s yield.
Your journey will commence and conclude at the City Hall and the entire circuit spans less than 2 miles with 14 pitstops along the way, ensuring an engagement that will leave you feeling truly bonded with the essence of Belfast!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Location
Donegall Square North
Departure Point: Front gates of Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast
Start Time: 10.00am
Directions: Your guide will be wearing a black jacket or t-shirt with our logo on the left breast.
Return point: The tour finishes by the Titanic Memorial at Belfast City Hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(246 Ratings)
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Fearless57753991633
May 20, 2024
Brilliant! - This was a fantastic tour! Steve was very friendly and full of knowledge throughout. We got to see so many things I haven’t seen before (I have been to Belfast before) highly recommend
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Amy_m
May 19, 2024
Nice walk through Belfast - Great overview of Belfast history. 3 hours walking but our guide was considerate of those of us who needed to take some seated breaks. Used audio devices which were great to hear him while walking.
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220phils
May 19, 2024
Great tour of Belfast - Steve was a great tour guide and I learned lots about the history of Belfast. It was a perfect introduction to the city and highly recommend.
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Amy_s
May 15, 2024
Lovely orientation to Belfast! - We lucked into a tour for just the two of us. Our guide was very informative as he led us around Belfast explaining the history of Ireland and particularly “The Troubles”. Thank you!
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Donna_f
May 12, 2024
BEST! - Best walking tour i’ve ever been on! Very positive and informative. I’ve been to Ireland many times but not to Belfast. Highly recommend this tour!
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43moira
May 10, 2024
Fab walking tour - Walking tour was excellent. Dave was very informative and charming. Despite the rain, he still walked around the centre on such a wet day. Answered lots of questions without being bias.
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Beachnrun
May 7, 2024
Outstanding tour of Belfast! - This tour was one of the highlights of my family's trip. Steve, our guide, was friendly and knowledgeable. I thought the tour, at 3 hours, might be too long, but honestly, we could have spent the entire day touring with Steve! Most people who go to Belfast take a Troubles tour, which we did on another day, but I highly recommend doing this tour as well. Belfast has such a rich history, and so much to see and learn.
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Marcelo_t
May 5, 2024
Nice walking tour. Great way to start your visit and get your bearings - Knowledgeable and friendly guide, Thoroughly enjoyed my afternoon. Great way to start my visit to Belfast
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Susani828
May 4, 2024
What a great day - We completed the best of Belfast tour with Steve. It was an excellent tour. Steve was very informative, with plenty of history on Belfast and the troubles. I appreciated his presentation on the troubles. He was nonpartisan, gave a great overview.
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Andrea_h
Apr 22, 2024
Would recommend - Chris was informative, engaging, interesting and a thoroughly nice fella.
I enjoyed all of the tour.
Thanks for a lovely morning.
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