Black Cab Tour: Experience Irish Conflict History in Famous Falls and Shankill Roads
4.8
157 Ratings
Belfast
Embark on a riveting journey through the famous Falls and Shankill Roads in Belfast, experiencing the history of Irish conflict. Travel in luxurious classic London cabs with knowledgeable local guides.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Divis - Divis flats was used as a British army base the top 2 floors when they occupied 1969 and stayed for over 25 years.
This is the foot of the Republican Falls road and you will go through the narrow street depicted in films such as The Name of The Father.
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Falls Road - The world famous Falls road the birth place of the Provisional Irish Republican Army.
Learn about 800 years of history of Irish history come and let your guide who lived throughout The Trroubles.
These murals have been painted by locals people explaining the plight of the Catholic community.
The Falls road is several mile long. - Crumlin Road Gaol - Built 1800s and was a hanging gaol also.This jail housed some of the most famous IRA,UVF ,UFF and INLA right up to the 90s when it got closed when the prisoners got released due to the Good Friday agreement.
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International Mural Wall Divis Street - With over 40 murals changing monthly for Palestine,Cuba,The Kurdish just to name a few.
You guide will explain each mural and the connection with Republicans -
Shankill Road - The world famous Shankill road the heart of loyalism and birth place of the UDA and UVF.
Let your guide explain the murals and bonfires 12th July and the plight of the Protestant people and their fight against the IRA -
Clonard Monastery - Beautiful gothic monastery created by Italian craftsmen and locals.
Father Alex Reid hosted the secret peace talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume -
Peace Wall - The famous peace walls of Belfast stretch throughout the changing city.
Built in 1969 to keep loyalist and Republican communities apart.
President Clinton Tiger woods Morgan Freeman to name a few have all left a quote for peace on the wall.
So why do you
What's Included
- Expert guidance from a professional tour guide
- Exclusive experience with a private tour
- Convenient port pickup and drop-off service
- Flexible hotel or port pickup and drop-off
- Comfortable travel in a private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
This excursion presents an extraordinary opportunity to journey with the original chauffeurs who braved daily danger during The Troubles, striving to offer a taxi service in their black cabs to the inhabitants of the renowned Falls road and Shankill road. This captivating expedition into the latest chapter of Irish/British conflict. Your locally well-informed guide will furnish you with an understanding of the famous murals and monumental peacewalls scattered throughout Belfast. Your tour is vehicular, ensuring comfort in our plush traditional London taxis.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Divis
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(157 Ratings)
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Maria_s
Apr 13, 2024
Personal service worth the money - Our guy, Brendan, was amazing! He gave us so much information and was open to any questions that we had. We were able to get out of the cab at any time to take pictures. History of a turmoil between 1970 and 1990s was thorough and interesting.
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Joe_m
Apr 4, 2024
Fantastic 2 hours - The driver explained the history and segregation and politics involved in the troubles. He explained the "good Friday accords" and helped us understand the depths and unfairness of this situation.
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Stephen_m
Jan 8, 2024
Important Perspective on The Troubles - Very moving afternoon gaining excellent insight into The Troubles and the aftermath of the past 25 years since the Good Friday Accord.
Patrick was an friendly and knowledgable guide who really offered a tremendous human dimension to the circumstances and what they meant for the people who lived it. A very worthwhile afternoon that will long stay with ys.
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Tim_m
Dec 8, 2023
Interesting to hear the... - Interesting to hear the history and see it come to life with many impressive murals. We got dropped off and picked up at titanic museum, so it was convenient
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Thomas_c
Nov 21, 2023
Honest Fascinating REAL - My Driver was incredibly knowledgeable honest and generous
Brought an authentic story and host of issues to real life
If you are a Yank like me and grew up with knowledge of the Troubles via TV and newspaper print you don’t really know a thing until you take this real life tour
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Charles_m
Nov 10, 2023
Excellent living tour of the Troubles in Belfast - Davy grew up in the area of the troubles and lived nearby, impacted by the events. He did a great job of showing the area and explaining the impact to him and his family, thank you!
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Crystal_c
Nov 5, 2023
Educational tour! - This was a very insightful tour! It was very interesting to hear about the political turmoil that is still going on today. Our tour guide, Kevin was very informative and such a joy to be with. His perspective was the Irish (Catholic) side, but we were told some of the tour guides provide the opposite perspective. It was very insightful and we could not have been happier with doing this tour. We highly recommend it!
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Danielle_f
Oct 24, 2023
Highly recommend this tour - I’m sure this experience would’ve been amazing regardless, but ours was especially so in thanks to our tour guide George. He was incredible and really made it extra special. I’m so glad we did this and would even do it again!
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David_m
Oct 18, 2023
Must do in Belfast - Our tour guide, Kevin, was compelling, honest, and approachable in the was he told the stories about Belfast’s past, present, and future. My friend and I had no idea about how complicated the city’s history is, and it was really interesting to hear it through the lens of someone who has lived it their entire lives. It was much like a museum come to life - and it was well worth waking up early for.
I’d recommend an early start if you can. That way you’ll have the mural walls and the stops all to yourselves, and the roads won’t be as crowded. We had a pretty peaceful morning to soak everything in, and it was really nice.
This tour company is also super convenient - they picked us up from our hotel and dropped us off at the train station after. Great tour!!
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Dale_l
Oct 12, 2023
Black Cab Tour - The murals were nice to look at. Our guide was very knowledgeable and willing to share his viewpoint. Unfortunately the guide didn’t take us to hardly any of the attractions listed in the tour as he spent most of the time providing his opinion. It was a disappointing experience when compared to what was supposed to occur.
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