Black Taxi Tour of Belfast: Explore Political History and Murals in Detail
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Belfast
Discover the political history and murals of Belfast on a 3-hour Black Taxi Tour. Learn about the city's unique past and explore the iconic IRA and UVF murals that depict the history and political views of both traditions. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Milltown Cemetery - The graves of IRA volunteers such as Bobby Sands and other Republicans who fought the war for freedom.This Cemetery has the graves of Belfast wealthly and poor with over 300,000 graves recorded. Please not the graveyard only open 9am-2.00pm each day
What's Included
- Pickup from central Belfast city (1 km radius from City Hall)
What's Not Included
- Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
Additional Information
COMPREHENSIVE 3 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY WALK Every city has its markets and café scene, but Belfast distinguishes itself with its unique history, emerging after three decades of strife. Your tour guides are the original cab drivers who navigated their communities through the gunfire and bombings during THE TROUBLES, risking their lives each time they stepped into their black taxis.
Northern Ireland is noted for its murals painted across nearly every part of the country. Images of IRA and UVF wall paintings are regularly broadcast worldwide on news channels or used as backgrounds during interviews. They frequently illustrate the history and political perspectives of both factions and are a method for marking territory. These mural paintings might appear daunting, but they have become as popular a tourist draw as many other sights in and around Belfast.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Belfast
We offer a free pick up point which would be Belfast city hall front gates beside information board.
Any location can be pick up from as long its only 1km from Belfast city hall which is the centre of Belfast.ALL OTHER LOCATIONS WILL HAVE A CASH SURCHARGE ON THE DAY EXAMPLE ALL CRUISESHIPS £30
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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N1176uhannk
Mar 23, 2024
Brilliant tour! - Great tour, would definitely recommend! We had lots of questions and our tour guide Gerry was very knowledgeable! (And cracked a few jokes along the way lol).
Would love to visit again and do another tour:-)
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77keeganm
Oct 13, 2022
Excellent - Brenden was an amazing guide. He made me and my friends feel very comfortable, answered all our questions, and gave a very enlightening and balanced view of the troubles. Perhaps the best tour any of us have ever taken!
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Jmcayrshire
Sep 13, 2021
Wonderful! - Our driver Damien was excellent. Funny, witty and had great knowledge of Belfast.
Did not initially think of doing a tour - so glad we did! As a wheelchair user I was treated as equal to all other passengers - unusual in this day and age!
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Anikac0724
Sep 6, 2021
Great information about the history of Belfast! - This tour was included with our Wild Rover Tour, so we were touring for about an 1hr 30mins, but we were still able to learn many about the history of Belfast from Pat, who had experienced much of the history. He explained the conflicts within Belfast in the past and drove us around the city as he gave us such information. My family very much enjoyed this tour, and Pat was such a kind and wise guy!
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Leannel898
Jun 15, 2021
Amazing, 10/10, a must-do! - Amazing! Highly recommend doing this tour. Ger was our guide. Some of the insight would give you goosebumps! Very funny man also and could relate to Limerick able to tell us info about worldwide connections to Belfast. Both sides wer told and it was just really enjoyable to hear the history of our beautiful country ❤
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Paulry3567wk
Oct 20, 2020
A wonderful insight into "The Troubles" in Belfast - Issac showed a bunch of 5 Australians around the city and clearly explained the history of the conflict within Belfast (& Ireland). He was very fair and balanced in his opinions and none of our group could determine if he was Catholic or Protestant, such was his objectivity. It was a very confronting to hear the stories behind The Troubles and also very informative. We all left the tour far more well informed than when we commenced.
I would highly recommend this tour as must do if you are ever in Belfast.
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Conanm91
Aug 3, 2020
Highlight of our Belfast trip - Joe and Thomas were great tour guides. Good fun and really knowledgeable. Cheers guys. Highly recommend.
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Tanman1111
Jul 28, 2020
Great Tour By Gerard - The tour had been recommended by a friend and certainly didn’t disappoint. Gerard was a very friendly and knowledgeable tour guide giving a true insight into what it Was like being raised up in Belfast from 1970’s onwards. Great attention to detail with time for photos and questions at all points. Well done and thank you.
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Fionainm
Jul 19, 2020
Brilliant - Driver was very welcoming.
Great few hours and learnt so much.
Lasted a little longer then we expected, but that was good because he explained even more to us.
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John_m
Sep 24, 2022
A Moving Insightful Tour - In depth experience of the “Troubles”
Wonderful murals and depictions of the fight for freedom My guide was a living history book
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