Belfast Walking Tour: History and Heritage

Explore the vibrant city center of Belfast on a walking tour that delves into its rich history, stunning architecture, and fascinating people. Discover the city’s industrial heritage, modern advancements, and unique attractions along the way.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City Hall - After gathering at City Hall, this walking tour will introduce you to various attractions and activities in Belfast, some of which are free when open. You’ll learn about top spots for dining and drinking in the city’s best gastro bars and restaurants, and get an overview of Belfast’s origins and the historical period known as the…
What's Included
  • Informative, helpful and professional guide.
  • Original Unique Experience
  • Eclectic Historical tour of Belfast city center
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Eclectic Walking Tour of Belfast’s City Center is the most sought-after experience on #theMartiWay. It delves into both the historical era of the Troubles and the city’s structural design, vibrancy of its mural arts, the individuals who paint the city’s narrative, and the journey from its Industrial Legacy to its prominence in technology and…

Location
City Hall
Your guide will be outside the grounds of City Hall. By the large main gates in the middle, by the long horizontal information board. Wearing a blue checked backpack.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bridie26
Feb 3, 2026
The Marti Way - ***An Unforgettable way to understand Belfast*** The Belfastology Eclectic Walking Tour was hands-down one of the highlights of my time in Belfast. It's not just a walking tour - it's storytelling, history, humour and local insight all woven together brilliantly. Marti our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and refreshingly honest, bringing Belfast's complex past and vibrant present to life with warmth and wit. We covered politics, culture, music, and street art. The tour helped us understand the history, fascinating local anecdotes you'd never find in a guidebook. We had many laugh-out-loud moments. Marti always ensured everyone was enjoying themselves and answered questions. The tour felt authentic, respectful, and he was deeply rooted in the city. If you want to actually understand Belfast - not just see it - this tour is an absolute must. I'd recommend it to anyone, whether it's your first visit or you think you already know the city. Thank you Marti we thoroughly enjoyed your tour.
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Craigcc750ir
Oct 27, 2025
A Different View on Belfast - If you are looking to discover a different view on Belfast other than The Troubles history then this is for you. Marti was a great in weaving us through the city for 3 hours and providing history bits that linked Belfast to its past, what is going on now and how its sees it future. We are started at City Hall and finished in the Cathedral Quarter where the arts scene is alive and well. Thanks Marti!
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Heather_k
Oct 22, 2025
Excellent tour with Belfastology - Fantastic walking tour with Marti. Fabulous guide, historian and storyteller. If you do one thing in Belfast do one of his tours!
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F8412ixsusano
Oct 15, 2025
Brilliant tour - Brilliant walking tour. Marti has so much knowledge of the city and knows so many people! A fun and tailor made tour which we thoroughly enjoyed. Would recommend.
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Laurahs7669cd
Sep 19, 2025
Top Tour, definitely recommend! - Marti was a warm and welcoming tour guide who was clearly very attuned to the various interests of those on the tour. We particularly enjoyed the thoughtful way the tour was put together, which was evidently a blend of typical stop offs and areas he felt would interest the group. Marti pointed out lots along the journey and built up the story of Belfast in an in-depth but very accessible way. During the tour Marti took us for a brief stop to a traditional pub called The John Hewitt, which we were delighted to discover was hosting a traditional band that evening. We returned to the pub to enjoy the music, which really put the icing on the cake of a wonderful day. Thank you Marti and all the best ☺️
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Sheree_l
Sep 15, 2025
Thanks Marti - Marti's tour challenged what I thought I new about the troubles. His attitude of hope and positivity for the future underpins all the "information " he provides throughout the tour. Very thankful to have chosen this tour, Marti loves his city and Belfast deserves to be loved it is a wonderful place!
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Richpilk111
Aug 27, 2025
Great tour, thanks Marti - Great tour, Marti was a interesting and entertaining guide, showed is all of Belfast City. Made us want to stay longer to explore all the places he showed us.
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Q5218afdamienh
Aug 25, 2025
Belfast walking tour - Excellent overview of the city in a very eclectic way. Marti is very proud of where he is from and gave us a great tour. I grew up in Belfast but have been living abroad for a long time. Marti introduced me to places in the city that even I didn't know. Our teenage daughters enjoyed it too... Marti made it interesting for everyone!
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Maudietje
Aug 13, 2025
The only way is the Marti way! - There is only one (proper) way to discover Belfast and that is the Marti way. We truly enjoyed the extensive, eclectic and insightful tour. Worth every penny!
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Miekevenlo
Aug 6, 2025
Veel interessante verhalen over Belfast gebracht met humor en kennis - We thoroughly enjoyed the walkingtour with Marti. He made the history of Belfast very interesting and told it with great wit and humor.we were impressed with his knowledge. His inside tips on pubs and restaurants were greatly appreciated. We would greatly recommend this tour for everybody who wants to get to know and understand this lovely city better.
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From $34
up to 10 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).