Experience the Belfast Troubles Black Taxi Tour and explore the history of The Troubles with the original drivers who risked their lives every day. Discover the famous murals and peacewalls of Belfast on this transport-based tour.
Experience the Belfast Troubles Black Taxi Tour and explore the history of The Troubles with the original drivers who risked their lives every day. Discover the famous murals and peacewalls of Belfast on this transport-based tour.
- Crumlin Road Gaol - Crumlin Road Gaol is infamous for housing IRA, UVF, UFF, and INLA prisoners during over 30 years of conflict. Constructed in the 1800s as a hanging jail, it was targeted by a loyalist RPG rocket in the 90s and has numerous tales of escapes.
- Shankill Road - Known as the heart of loyalism and the birthplace of the UVF and…
- Crumlin Road Gaol - Crumlin Road Gaol is infamous for housing IRA, UVF, UFF, and INLA prisoners during over 30 years of conflict. Constructed in the 1800s as a hanging jail, it was targeted by a loyalist RPG rocket in the 90s and has numerous tales of escapes.
- Shankill Road - Known as the heart of loyalism and the birthplace of the UVF and UDA, this road dates back to 455 AD, rich in British history. Your guide will navigate the narrow street, allowing you to take photos of the renowned bonfires and murals that narrate the history and culture of the Protestant community.
- Clonard Monastery - Built over 100 years ago by Italian and local craftsmen, Father Alex Reid used the monastery to host secret talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume, initiating the peace process.
- Peace Wall - Write your peace quote and name on one of these massive peace walls that adorn our city. Originally built in 1969 to maintain peace after thousands were displaced at the start of The Troubles. Notable figures like President Clinton, Morgan Freeman, and Lady Gaga have signed their peace quotes here.
- Divis - The Divis flats mark the beginning of Falls Road, with the top two floors of the complex used as a British Army base for over 25 years. Your guide will explain 800 years of British/Irish history.
- Falls Road - Falls Road is the birthplace of the Provisional Irish Republican Army, which engaged the British Army on these streets, with over 300,000 soldiers serving here. Let your guide, who is in his 50s, explain the history and show you the murals hand-painted by locals.
- International Mural Wall Divis Street - With media often ignoring the conflict and harsh treatment of nationalist people during The Troubles, Republicans express support for Palestinians, Cubans, and the Kurdish through murals, with over 40 painted and changed monthly.
- 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
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
This excursion presents an exclusive opportunity to journey with the initial drivers who endangered their lives daily during The Troubles, striving to supply a cab service for the inhabitants of the renowned Falls road and Shankill road in their black taxis. This fascinating trip delves into the newest conflict in Irish/Brtish history. Your local guide,…
This excursion presents an exclusive opportunity to journey with the initial drivers who endangered their lives daily during The Troubles, striving to supply a cab service for the inhabitants of the renowned Falls road and Shankill road in their black taxis. This fascinating trip delves into the newest conflict in Irish/Brtish history. Your local guide, brimming with knowledge, will acquaint you with the celebrated murals and massive peacewalls scattered around Belfast. Your tour is transportation-oriented, taking place in our opulent, classic London taxis.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
