Belfast Troubles Tour: History, Murals, and Peace Walls

Discover the dark history of Belfast’s Troubles on a private 2-hour tour. Hear firsthand accounts from locals, visit key locations, and explore powerful murals that depict the conflict.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Peace Wall - At the Peace Wall your will have an opportunity to exit the vehicle and walk the walls, learn story behind why the walls are there and sign a good luck message to future generations.
  • Shankill Road - Exploring the Shankill Road you will learn about Loyalist paramilitaries, the people of the area and events that took place during…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Learn the truth about the Troubles in Belfast starting way back in the late 1960s, visit where it happened and hear the stories of murders, collusion, bombings and rioting from locals that lived through it all. Patrol the Famous Peace walls still dividing The Unionist Shankill Road and the Nationalist Falls Road. Explore the Wall Murals that tell…

Location
Ten Square Hotel
Donegall Square South
Directly behind Belfast City Hall is Ten Square Hotel, an entrance is located o Linenhall Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Frank_f
Jan 14, 2026
Insightful and Engaging Tour - Sean is really well informed, engages excellently and has great insights having grown up in The Troubles era.
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Rhos_m
Jan 12, 2026
Belfast can tour done as you would like! - What a guy Sean was, I think any trip with him would be 100% worth it talk about value for money! This guy knows his stuff I thought I was clued up with a lot to do with this trip and he just leveled up again when they say every day is a school day when it comes to Sean that’s 100% true. Thanks again! Cab was spotless and he’s happy to answer any questions you have please do book with this guy he is Great!
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Laura_c
Dec 30, 2025
Highly recommend - Brian was just brilliant, he was so informative. It was great to hear the detailed history of belfast and the troubles. Brian was so knowledgeable and answered each question we had. Highly recommend this tour to get a true insight in the history and complex past of belfast.
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Gerard_s
Nov 17, 2025
Sean was great. - Sean was a great tour guide and though I knew much about the political history of the city, it was great for my 23-year old son to learn it comprehensively first-hand.
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Jenna_d
Nov 10, 2025
We were so lucky to learn... - We were so lucky to learn about the Troubles from tour guide, Sean. We went into this experience with very minimal knowledge about this period and we left with context that explained the heaviness we felt in the city. Sean did an excellent job explaining the Troubles and we are so grateful to have learned more from an individual who experienced it firsthand. He made us laugh and want to cry!
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Brendan_b
Oct 31, 2025
We had a great tour from... - We had a great tour from Brendan. Very informative and entertaining. Definitely a highlight from our trip.
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Aideen_k
Oct 27, 2025
The Wall That Speaks for the World - Our tour guide was incredible — he gave a powerful and insightful account of the people who lived through the Troubles, the difficult events that led to the peace process, and the often under-recognised individuals who contributed to it. He was also great craic, keeping the tour engaging and enjoyable throughout. We were grateful for the chance to capture some great photos of the beautiful murals and to learn about such an important part of history. The wall itself is a living voice — people sign it day and night. Though it can feel intrusive or painful for those who wish to forget, it stands as the closest thing to a living museum, a voice box for all who have suffered, and for those who continue to suffer under war and oppression. It speaks not only for Belfast, but for the world — a reminder of how far we’ve come, and how far we still have to go.
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Mairwen_w
Oct 26, 2025
Excellent tour with Sean... - Excellent tour with Sean our black cab driver and guide. Learnt a great deal about the history of Northern Ireland and the Troubles. Interesting and engaging.
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Laura_d
Oct 12, 2025
Thought provoking and... - Thought provoking and emotive experience. Our guide, Sean, was very knowledgeable, passionate and friendly. He answered our questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. Would highly recommend!!
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Helen_h
Oct 11, 2025
A must to do - Amazing background on troubled Belfast. We were surprised there appears to be a continued point of view on the politics. We would hope it will be all resolved sooner than later.. however, thoroughly recommend this tour to any visitors
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up to 6 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).