Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
Posted By : Rebecca_M
First things first, this booking was so easy to work with. We booked for 3:00pm because our bus was getting in at 2:15pm and I wanted to put a buffer in in case we were late. We ended up being on time and got to the meeting spot early, so I told the company so they knew where we were, and they were able to move the time of the tour up 15 minutes. Then they were able to drop us off at the train station afterwards since we were taking a train to Dublin after the tour. Great service.
The tour itself was also fascinating. Jim, our guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. He was really able to personalize a lot of the information to our interests, and he answered all of our questions. It really was a phenomenal tour, and I learned so much.
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 11:15:04 
Posted By : Anne_Q
Jim provided us excellent insights into the background of the conflict, addressing both sides objectively. He made this experience the most memorable we’ve had in Belfast. Thank you Jim!
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 10:36:04
Posted By : CarolynE678
What a memorable tour we had with Stevie! He made our trip to Belfast so enjoyable and it was a real pleasure to be with him in his black cab. Stevie was incredibly kind, warm, knowledgeable, accommodating, and generous with his time and information. We were so glad we made the decision to learn more about the history of Belfast and couldn’t have been happier with our time there. By the end of our tour, Stevie felt like an old friend and we will remember this trip for years to come. Ron and I thank Stevie for a wonderful few hours in Belfast!
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Posted On : 2024-04-20 07:54:40 
Posted By : hammarskjold
Wouldn't have missed this for the world, and just a short drive from the centre of Belfast we felt ourselves in a different world, where history hung over the streets either side of the peace wall like a heavy cloud.
Our guide was extremely informative and gave us a sense of what it must have been like to live through the troubles. He took good care of us and was a reassuring presence in streets where the remains of the July bonfire celebrations were still around.
It was a sunny day and we were watched by residents on both sides of the wall, sitting outside their houses, as we took photos (allowed) of the military/political murals and memorials to people to the dead on both sides of the recent conflicts. Wonder what they thought of the stream of guided visits? Does any profit from these go back into the communities?
Gave a 4 instead of 5, since our guide was obviously, though never overtly in anything he said, from one "side" (not saying which) and emphasised to us that certain streets on one side were probably under illegal military control. One only has to follow the news to know that this is unfortunately true of both sides.
This is a comment on how we felt by the end, not a direct criticism. We don't know what experiences this individual or his family might have had in the past.
Would recommend this experience, which translates news and impressions gleaned from the media into hard reality.
Good luck to those in both communities who are working to maintain peace.
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Posted On : 2019-08-12 17:42:13
Posted By : Mark I
This was a really informative tour. You can read about the Troubles and watch news items but the tour gives a new perspective, at times sobering, horrific, and uplifting.
Our guide was JR who presented information very clearly and adjusted the way we did the tour to make things easier and accessible to my disabled wife.
Definitely a tour worth doing and our guide was excellent.
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Posted On : 2019-04-27 15:34:23
Posted By : Lee E
We were guided by Joel - he was terrific. I had done this tour once before, with a Catholic guide. Hearing the "other side's" point of view from Joel was so interesting - he was fair and balanced of course, but the perspective was new to us. Gave us real insight into a very complicated situation. It is worth the trip to Belfast just to do this tour.
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Posted On : 2019-04-22 07:22:54
Posted By : johnpB4891IY
We had a fantastic time. It was very enjoyable, very informative and interesting. Gerry was a lovely tour guide he was both friendly and informative. This tour is not in slightest bit boring it’s quite the opposite! I would recommend for all ages.
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Posted On : 2019-03-30 06:34:56
Posted By : eoinf2014
We had JR as our tour guide who was friendly, dunny and welcoming. He took us around Shankill and the Falls area, sparing no detail in the troubled history. Well worth the money, would advise anyone to go!
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Posted On : 2019-01-11 13:08:59
Posted By : subo71
We took the 2 hour tour, Joel was our guide. Can’t recommend highly enough. Joel was both friendly and extremely informative, nothing was too much trouble. Would recommend to anyone, young or old visiting Belfast. We should all know about this history, ‘the troubles’ and how Belfast is trying to find a way forward. Would give this tour 5 stars *****, a must when visiting Belfast.
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Posted On : 2019-01-09 08:19:40
Posted By : Adrian C
Highlight of our weekend stay in Belfast was this tour with Black Cab driver John. Not only was John friendly and funny but his knowledge was immense. Answered all our questions and kept us engaged throughout. Signing of the Peace Wall very moving and incredible to think that people still live in its shadow. Would recommend this tour to anyone. You don’t get to choose your driver but look out for the LFC number plate!
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Posted On : 2018-12-30 15:53:43
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