Authentic Irish Republicanism Tour: Insightful Exploration of Conflict History and Culture
4.9
47 Ratings
Belfast
Embark on an authentic Irish Republicanism tour for a unique and insightful exploration of conflict history and culture. Highly recommended by universities, this tour offers a deep analysis from an Irish Republican perspective, including access to private museums, graveyards, and murals.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- International Mural Wall Divis Street - You will visit places not offered by other tour operators with access to Private Museums and Collections.You will travel to the Falls Road where your guide will tell you all about the longest conflict in Modern European History began. Your local qualified guide will deliver a tour from the Irish Republican perspective and how the conflict evolved for Republicans up to the present day and the current peace process as well as a current political analysis. Since the onset of the Conflict/Troubles in 1969, Nationalist and Loyalist communities throughout Northern Ireland have been divided by Peace Walls, the largest cut through the divided city of Belfast. Here you will learn how the conflict began as well as visiting the world famous politically charged murals painted by ex-prisoners (POWS).
What's Included
- Private, air-conditioned transportation
- Up-close views of Peace Walls, Gates and political murals
- Visit to Bobby Sands’ final resting place
- Exclusive insights from a local guide
- Personalized service with a customizable itinerary
- Stress-free navigation and hotel round-trip transfer
- Opportunity to leave your mark on the Peace Wall
- Interactive experience with historical artifacts
What's Not Included
- Tip for your Guide
- Upgrade to OUR VIP PACKAGE Top of The Range Luxury Mercedes Benz V-Class for £10(Where Available)
Additional Information
Highly endorsed by global academic institutions, this tour is a major hit amongst individuals intrigued by studies of political conflicts. Specialized in Irish Republicanism, this tour is led by an experienced guide who can provide a distinct viewpoint into the conflict and Irish history. Your guide also serves as a Sinn Féin member and an Irish Republican Political Activist, and is well prepared to provide you with a thorough interpretation of the conflict from the Irish Republican standpoint, from its inception in 1969 until now, as well as the British Occupation that spans over the last 852 years. From 1968 to 2005, the Provisional Irish Republican Army carried out an armed military operation primarily in Northern Ireland (the occupied 6 counties), England, and Europe, with an aim to end the British dominion in Northern Ireland and unite Ireland. The tour will take you to places that are inaccessible to ordinary tourists, including a private museum, a graveyard, and mural sites. Standout Tour.
Location
International Mural Wall Divis Street
A 501 Divis Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(47 Ratings)
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Patricia_d
Apr 6, 2024
Great tour and history - Great history tour with stops at the most important sites and moving visit to museum, cemetery, peace walls and murals.
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Chris_r
Apr 1, 2024
My favorite tour I’ve ever done. - This tour of Belfast with Barry was highly recommended to me and for good reason as it ended up being the absolute highlight of my trip. Having an interest in Irish History and politics, this tour really delivered exactly what I was hoping. It was intimate and detailed while somehow still being fun. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like to understand the history of this area. 10/10 I can’t wait to come back and book a different tour with them!
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Ellendr6127ls
Apr 1, 2024
An engaging and informative afternoon in Belfast - Paula was extremely well informed and conveyed the history of the troubles in an engaging way. Paula has an easy going, warm and relatable personality, which added to our experience. We saw the peace walls, the murals, the cemetery and the different neighborhoods on a well paced tour. Paula also shared her family’s personal story growing up in Belfast. Paula. Thank you Paula!
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Britneym746
Mar 28, 2024
Overwhelming and Exceptional - What an amazing tour from the perspective of an Irish Catholic living in Belfast. Our tour guide Barry was super knowledgeable and gave first hand experiences of what it was like living through the troubles from the West Belfast perspective. We toured all of the peace wall murals, the Irish Republican Museum, Milltown Cemetery, etc. the list goes on. An amazing tour with an amazing guide. Thank you so very much for a top notch and overwhelming experience.
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Mobile732251
Mar 24, 2024
Great tour lousy weather - The information that Barry delivered was amazing
We learned a lot and he put the history in perspective saw the many memorial gardens
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Sheryl_w
Nov 28, 2023
Troubled tour - A friend offered to explain this all to me but without coming here and seeing and hearing the stories I would have never understood. Paula was an amazing and accommodating guide. Very knowledgeable and also brought her own experiences to the experience. Gave us so much to think about
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Taliayaffa
Sep 25, 2023
Terrific all the way around - Barry was terrific all the way astound! He picked us up at our hotel early Sunday morning, right away got into the subject with engaging energy, information, insightful dialogue and discussion. He seemed to be genuinely sharing his experience and perspective, while seeking ours…. He also dropped us off a ways from our pick up spot which was our next destination 😊 and then followed up with links & more information as he promised…. Was a great experience! Thank you 🙏
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Rebe_c
Sep 20, 2023
Best Tour We've Ever Taken. - This tour was one of the most moving experiences of my life. I've long been a student of Irish history and have great sympathy for the terrible suffering the people of Ireland have endured during the long English occupation.
Barry is an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. We learned so much, and Barry took us to places and described events that really brought these struggles to life.
If you have an interest in learning more about the truth of the "Irish Troubles" (which is a euphemism for a War of Liberation, not unlike what we fought in America during our Revolutionary War) then this tour will really open your eyes.
In addition, Barry was right on time picking us up at our hotel. And, the tour is priced very fairly.
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Paulj_w
Sep 10, 2023
The Troubles - our Belfast most important experience - We enjoyed seeing close up and personal of the history which has cursed your fine city and people. Barry was an excellent host and his perspective was perfect
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Karal1946
May 15, 2024
Troubles in Ireland - A great tour giving an outline of Irish history and the back story to all the troubles that took place in the Northern part of Ireland. The best part of the tour was the visit to the IRA museum. The only minor complaint my wife and I have (why we only gave it 4 stars) was that Barry was totally one-sided in history of Northern Ireland and didn’t mention any of the Loyalist arguments.
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