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Belfast Black Cab Tour: 800 Years of History
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242 Ratings
Belfast
Embark on a Belfast Black Taxi Tour and delve into the rich history of Ireland and Britain through iconic murals and peace walls. Travel in luxurious classic London cabs and gain insight from knowledgeable local guides.
Embark on a Belfast Black Taxi Tour and delve into the rich history of Ireland and Britain through iconic murals and peace walls. Travel in luxurious classic London cabs and gain insight from knowledgeable local guides.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Falls Road Library - Capture a photo next to the world’s most photographed mural of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands MP, located on Falls Road, which is also the headquarters of Sinn Féin.
- Shankill Road - Shankill Road is the center of Loyalism and the birthplace of the U.V.F and U.F.F. Experience firsthand insights into The Troubles.
- **Peace…
- Falls Road Library - Capture a photo next to the world’s most photographed mural of IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands MP, located on Falls Road, which is also the headquarters of Sinn Féin.
- Shankill Road - Shankill Road is the center of Loyalism and the birthplace of the U.V.F and U.F.F. Experience firsthand insights into The Troubles.
- Peace Wall - Write on one of the renowned peace walls that span this divided city. Witness the magnitude of these walls, which are five times taller than the Berlin Wall. Notable figures like Lady Gaga, Morgan Freeman, and President Clinton have left peace quotes on our walls.
- International Mural Wall Divis Street - The international wall features over 60 murals painted by local artists, showing support for countries worldwide, including Cuba, Turkey, and Palestine.
- Clonard Monastery - Located in the heart of Falls Road, Clonard Monastery was the site of secret talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume.
- Bombay Street - Bombay Street is where the Provisional Irish Republican Army was formed after community homes were burned out in 1969. Discover 800 years of British/Irish history and learn about the peace process’s conclusion.
- Crumlin Road Gaol - Built in the 1800s, this former hanging jail operated until the 1960s. It housed some of the most famous loyalist and Republican prisoners and witnessed numerous escapes.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
- Professional guide
- Private tour
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This unique excursion lets you explore 800 years of historical events, accompanying the brave original drivers who risked their lives daily during The Troubles - maintaining transport service in their traditional black taxis for the residents of the renowned Falls road and Shankill road. This intriguing trip delves into the latest conflict in…
This unique excursion lets you explore 800 years of historical events, accompanying the brave original drivers who risked their lives daily during The Troubles - maintaining transport service in their traditional black taxis for the residents of the renowned Falls road and Shankill road. This intriguing trip delves into the latest conflict in Irish/British history. Your local well-versed guide will give you a glimpse into the renowned murals and massive peacewalls of Belfast. Your tour is transport-focused, offering a ride in our lavish classic London taxis.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Belfast City Hall
Donegall Square North
We can also pick up 1km from city hall hotels etc for free and we can collect from all cruiseship with additional cash charge
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(242 Ratings)
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Allison_a
Mar 7, 2026
An Unforgettable Ride Through History - If you only do one thing in Belfast, make it the Peace Walls Tour and don’t be surprised if you leave with a completely different perspective on the city.
Kevin delivered a masterclass on the Ireland/British conflict, the kind of detailed, nuanced insight you won’t find in any guidebook, including eye-opening and controversial history we never would have discovered on our own. His storytelling genuinely moved us. There were moments that stopped us in our tracks, bringing real humanity to events that could easily feel distant or abstract.
And through it all, he was laugh-out-loud funny, warm, and genuinely passionate about sharing Belfast’s story honestly and completely. You could tell this wasn’t just a job for him.
By the end of the tour, we felt like we actually understood what we were seeing — the murals, the walls, the neighborhoods — in a way that was both humbling and profound.
Kevin, you were an absolute gem. Highest possible recommendation; don’t miss this tour!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Cynthia_a
Feb 15, 2026
A really moving and informative tour - This was a fantastic overview of the troubles. Our tour guide, Brendan, shared his personal experiences as he drove us around some key sites in both the Catholic and Protestant areas of Belfast. The IRA memorial and the peace wall were particularly moving. It really deepen my understanding of what went on in Northern Ireland, and what’s still going on?
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Graham_r
Oct 19, 2025
Surreal, Sad, Social segregation must do your. - Outstanding and learned more in one day than all my teachers me in history at school. Tour guide ‘Harry’ was very knowledgeable. Totally recommend this excursion.
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Navigate618952
Jun 22, 2025
Amazing history lesson - This tour was great. Brendan took us around and explained the history of the area and conflict. He was very personable and had many personal stories. It really puts things into perspective. I highly recommend this tour and Brendan.
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Catherinecl7816sj
Jun 8, 2025
A fascinating well told account of Belfast’s history. - We had a fascinating experience of Belfast’s history with Ricky. I would highly recommend this tour and Ricky have an insightful account of the history of the Troubles and of Belfast past and present. Wonderful. Catheirne and Rod
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Amyhi4035th
Jun 7, 2025
Essential tour when visiting Belfast! - Nicky was fabulous and informative. My family and I learned so much and enjoyed the 2 hours as well. We appreciated Nicky’s personal stories and context. Highly recommend! Highlight of our trip!!!
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213brechjes
May 27, 2025
Impressive and interesting. - Very impressive and interesting. Learned a lot about ‘The troubles’, especially by the taxi driver / guide who has had to deal with it partly from his own experience.
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Michele
May 26, 2025
A trip that was 100% worth the time and money - Ricky was just amazing. He was responsive to questions and gave thoughtful answers. He drove us through the whole area of conflict and has clearly put a great deal of thought and work into the presentation.
I so appreciated his time an attention.
He was also pretty flexible as to the pick up spot when it changed! He had a minivan and it was really comfortable.
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N1120hidavidc
May 25, 2025
Tour through historical conflict areas in Belfast in old black taxi - The black taxi tour was excellent and was a highlight of our trip. Jim was very informative and an excellent guide. I highly recommend anyone visiting Belfast to take this tour.
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Sandy
May 24, 2025
Fantastic Tour - Stephen gave us the very best tour possible!! His knowledge of the history was amazing!! We learned so much on his tour!!
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