Private Belfast Black Taxi Tour: Journey into Ireland’s Past Conflict Narrated by Experienced Guides
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67 Ratings
Belfast

Our tour takes you back in time to Ireland’s history through the narratives of guides who have personally experienced the latest upheaval, offering perspectives from opposing sides of a battle that claimed many lives, narrated by guides from each side of the partition.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Shankill Road - Your guide will take you to the Shankill area an area steeped in Protestant British heritage and culture learn how the people suffered during the conflict see murals and wall art unique to the Shankill area here stories about our most recent past see murals of people from the local area seen as great hero’s
  • Peace Wall - You will then travel to one of many peace walls that separates two communities that have been in existence for over 50 years listen to how and when and who built the wall unfortunately still necessary today
  • Falls Road - Our tour will finish on the falls road Belfast again we will delve into history we’re the people live and breathe an Irish tradition and culture in contrast to what you have seen on the Shankill you will see murals of republicans who have also died during the conflict two very similar areas two different communities but essentially the same working class areas with different cultures also lean about peace processes ceasefires and communities trying to reconcile differences
What's Included
  • Climate-controlled vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Location
ETAP Belfast
Dublin Road
Etap hotel Dublin road Belfast.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Williamch261uq
May 30, 2024
Exceptionally Informative Experience - I believe this tour was likely the most authentic, informative, heartfelt experience one could possibly have - without actually living through these times in Ireland. John provided both sides of the story. It felt balanced. He explained many details about the murals and their origin; one would not be able to discern - without his guidance. We were able to get out of his car to see things. It was never rushed. This tour remains a highlight of even all our previous visits to Ireland. One goes on this tour because you enjoy history and you want to understand. We prearranged to meet John by email from Canada for our tour before visiting Belfast by cruise ship. He met us exactly as promised just outside the cruise terminal. He would have used our Whatsapp number but I provided him with our local mobile phone number and he called us on the day of the tour to confirm final details. Our highest recommendation.
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Dorothy_m
May 13, 2024
Very informative and... - Very informative and interesting so much history which most people know a bit of it. But to see and hear it first hand is impactful.
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Lisa_m
Apr 15, 2024
Brilliant and interesting tour - Brilliant and informative tour guide, would highly recommend! Billy was knowledgeable, friendly and he answered our questions. We really enjoyed the tour!
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Annikaj482
Mar 11, 2024
Interesting and very good - A very rewarding and good Tour. Our guide told us personally and closely. It gave us so much new knowledge and perspective. Definitely recommend this to anyone going to Belfast.
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Daydream68420476107
Mar 9, 2024
Excellent tour - This tour is a must during your first visit to Belfast. Stevie was wonderful in presenting a balanced and detailed history of Balfast during the last 120 years. Ask for Stevie when you book.
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P9578jyvickie
Jan 27, 2024
Fabulous Tour - This your was absolutely brilliant. Being uneducated about the troubles, myself and my husband had a great morning with John. His knowledge was fantastic, his own stories made the tour so much lies interesting. A genuinely lovely man! Thank you x
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Brendanml931ls
Dec 31, 2023
The highlight of our Belfast trip. - This was the highlight of our recent trip to Belfast. John our tour guide was welcoming and friendly and gave us a fantastic insight to the political history of the North. His first hand account was genuine and gritty, a lived experience, It's a fascinating story everybody needs to hear. Highly recommended. Thanks John.
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Kevin_e
Dec 3, 2023
Super knowledgeable, deep-rooted history of Northern Ireland conflict - John was absolutely awesome. He turned out to be the exact type of person I wanted going into the tour, and we lucked out. He is extremely knowledgeable, and more importantly, explains the deep-rooted history of the conflict in Northern Ireland/Belfast in a way that helps you understand things more clearly. Definitely recommend touring with him.
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247adeleh
Nov 20, 2023
Amazing - John was brilliant, very knowledgeable, what what a gentle man he is, 10/10 best tour couldn't recommend enough 👏
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985orlaigho
Nov 12, 2023
John's black taxi tour - We had the best time on our tour, I'd highly recommend John Mc Conville big time! He made our experience so much better with his in depth knowledge as he lived through the conflict himself! Very fascinating and investing stories and also he's lovely and an absolute gentleman! 10/10 experience
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