Belfast Black Taxi Tour: An Insightful Journey through Belfast's Political History
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Belfast
Embark on a Belfast Black Taxi Tour to uncover the captivating political history of Belfast. Experience the realities of the Troubles, gain insights from drivers who lived through it, and witness the transformation since the peace process.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Falls Road - Bobby Sands MP mural is famous around the world come and get your photo beside it.\nLearn about the 1981 hunger strike where 10 men IRA and INLA give their lives \n- Shankill Road - Welcome to the heart of a community and birth place of the UDA and UVF who fought against the IRA.\nCome learn about the murals and history of a loyal community who our British \n- Divis - The Divis flats was occupied by the British army for 25 years top 2 floors and used the people as human sheilds.\n- International Mural Wall Divis Street - With over 40 murals support Fredduck Douglas ,Nelson Mandela ,Palestine ,Cuba yo just name a few.\nPainted by local people who found the talent for art during the conflict \n- Falls Road - A 1000 welcome to the Republican Falls road that stretches several mile and the birth place of the IRA.\nLet your guide explain the history and the war that took place between the British army and IRA in these narrow streets \n- Peacewall Taxi Tours - Welcome to our famous peace wall that stretch over 20 miles in different parts of the city that divide Republican and loyalist communities.\nFamous people who signed our walls President Clinton,lady gaga ,Morgan Freeman to new a few.\nCome write your name with a quote
What's Included
- Transportation via private Belfast cab
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary photograph
- Hotel pickup and drop-off within 1km of Belfast city hall
- Surcharge for pickups and drop-offs outside the included area, including cruise ships (contact for rates)
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off OUTSIDE THE 1KM FREE PICK UP ZONE FROM BELFAST CITY HALL WILL HAVE A CASH SURCHARGE ADDED ON THE DAY PAID TO GUIDE
Additional Information
The Original Belfast black taxi Political tour offers an authentic experience of Belfast. It educates you about the conflicts in Belfast, the experience of living through them, the events that unfolded during the conflicts, and the current situation in the era of the peace process. All drivers, having lived the realities of the conflicts while navigating the streets for their livelihood, provide a unique firsthand account.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Falls Road
139 Falls Road
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Patricia_t
Aug 22, 2023
ENJOYABLE AND ENLIGHTENING. - Very informative and balanced trip over 2 hours. Good balance between background of history and live visits of venues.
Would thoroughly recommend this trip, very enjoyable and enlightening.
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Marion
Dec 10, 2022
Davy was on time, knowledgeable, personable. He added a personal perspective as he had gone through this time personally . 5/5 ! - Davy was excellent. Professional. Personable. He added his own personal experiences which were invaluable to the authetencity of the tour. It was nice that we could be picked up from the place we were staying!
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Greghu6784sm
Sep 22, 2022
Educational and Interesting - What a great insight into the troubles of Belfast back in the 60s 70s 80s and 90s. Davvy our guide grew up in the area and shared his own personal experience.
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Amysi254ib
Jun 20, 2022
Essential Belfast Tour for the Family - My family and I had a wonderful tour during which we saw and learned so much. We’re very appreciative of James’ knowledge and explanations on Belfast history and the troubles.
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Cameron_m
Sep 7, 2021
Excellent Tour - This really was a superb tour and our tour guide Gerard was personable, outgoing, passionate and certainly knew his history and facts. The tour was also enhanced with little video clips and lots of pictures that certainly brought the stories to life. Given that your also taken to the key locations around the city I would highly recommend this tour - Thanks Gerard
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Nellie
Jun 16, 2021
Fantastic tour, learnt a lot - A brilliant tour which really brought the history of Belfast to life -- Danny L was a great tour guide, friendly and knowledgable. Would recommend.
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Sarah_d
Aug 18, 2020
Excellent tour - Absolutely brilliant...Ger was a fantastic tour guide. Very informative. Well worth doing the tour.
Viator ripped me off, book directly!
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Clodagh
Aug 9, 2020
Brilliant - Would highly recommend, one of the best tours I've ever been on. Gerard was genuine and brought history to life.
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J168hgannak
Aug 4, 2020
Black taxi tour thank you stevie - Can't recommend this tour enough will be back to do it again, stevie was the most interesting and professional person and made the tour so informative and insighfull, thanks so much Anna and Martin from kerry
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991yvonneo
Jul 30, 2020
Amazing - Absolutely amazing experience! Our tour guide Stevie was so informative and really made the tour! I would highly recommend this tour
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