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Understanding Belfast's troubled history,   a political tour by Republican and Loyalist ex-political prisoners. 

This is a unique opportunity to discover the real story you won't get from history books.  we invite you to hear first-hand accounts from both sides of this conflicted region, shared by people who were intimately involved in this turbulent period of modern history on this 3-hour tour. explore up close, on foot, the world-famous murals that depict the social, political, and cultural history of the city that earns its reputation as the largest, outdoor art gallery in the world and understand the stories behind them. unknown to most, modern-day belfast remains a divided city. 26 kilometers of a physical wall, up to ten meters high in some locations separates two religious communities living side by side. for more than thirty years, the controversial time is known as "the troubles" has had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. very few people, if any, were unaffected by the violence that plagued the area and everyone has a story to tell..

Upon arrival, you will be met by a Republican ex-political prisoner who will take you on a guided walk along the Falls Road where the history of world-famous murals will be explained.  The guides share their personal story and how the conflict affected their families and the community. Photograph the local murals and witness visible signs of his community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic.

We pass through the electronically-controlled gates leading to the predominately protestant area of The Shankill Road. We meet with either a Loyalist ex-political prisoner or an ex-member of the security forces that served during the troubles and grew up in the local area. They will accompany you through the streets of the Shankill while sharing their personal story.  You will witness the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. You will have the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall, leaving your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and The Dalai Lama and with the thousands of visitors to the area.

Check out NPR interview with our guides on the tour 

* The recent period known as 'The Troubles' is a very contentious time and is still raw in many peoples minds and hearts, the purpose of this tour is to give the guest insight to why young men and women would voluntary involve themselves in a conflict knowing that it would ultimately lead to their imprisonment at best or potential death.

Any statements and opinions expressed on this tour by the guides are strictly their own and Belfast Free Walking Tour does not endorse any political view, the use of violence, and the promotion of any political agenda. The guides are contracted to share their own personal story of the troubles. 

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The opportunity to experience a tour of a lifetime. 

Understanding belfast's troubled history with a political tour  by republican and loyalist ex-political prisoners. , starts @ divis tower, divis street,  (lower falls road) , this is a unique opportunity to discover the real story you won't get from history books.  we invite you to hear first-hand accounts from both sides of this conflicted region, shared by people who were intimately involved in this turbulent period of modern history. explore up close, on foot, the world-famous murals that depict the social, political, and cultural history of the city that earns its reputation as the largest, outdoor art gallery in the world and understand the stories behind them. unknown to most, modern-day belfast remains a divided city. 26 kilometers of a physical wall, up to ten meters high in some locations separates two religious communities living side by side. for more than thirty years, the controversial time known as "the troubles" has had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. very few people, if any, were unaffected by the violence that plagued the area and everyone has a story to tell.  .

Check out this NPR interview with our guides on the tour 

Upon arrival, you will be met by a Republican ex-political prisoner who will take you on a guided walk along the Falls Road where the history of world-famous murals will be explained.  The guides share their personal story and how the conflict affected their families and the community. Photograph the local murals and witness visible signs of his community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic.

We pass through the electronically-controlled gates leading to the predominately protestant area of The Shankill Road. We meet with either a Loyalist ex-political prisoner or an ex-member of the security forces who served during the troubles and grew up in the local area. They will accompany you through the streets of the Shankill while sharing their personal story.  You will witness the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. You will have the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall, leaving your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and The Dalai Lama and with the thousands of visitors to the area.

* The recent period known as 'The Troubles' is a very contentious time and is still raw in many people's minds and hearts, the purpose of this tour is to give the guest insight into why young men and women would voluntarily involve themselves in a conflict knowing that it would ultimately lead to their imprisonment at best or potential death.

Any statements and opinions expressed on this tour by the guides are strictly their own and the Belfast Free Walking Tour does not endorse any political view, the use of violence, or the promotion of any political agenda. The guides are contracted to share their personal story of the troubles. 

The  Meeting point for this tour is at Divis Tower, Divis Street (bottom of the Falls Road), and finishes on the Lower Shankill Road with a total walking distance of 5km. This tour is not suitable for children under the age of 14 years old.**

** Children are allowed at parent's discretion Please be aware that graphic accounts of violence may be discussed on the tour.

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Come with us on a walking tour where you’ll explore Belfast’s history of political, economic, and social unrest by visiting key sites associated with the conflict; peace walls, political murals, and the sites of attacks and bombs. 

This tour is a deep dive into the history and impact of the Troubles in Belfast, exploring the physical and emotional barriers that divided communities and the reconciliation efforts that followed. Led by experienced guides with first-hand knowledge of the conflict, this tour provides a powerful and thought-provoking experience.

You’ll learn about the causes of conflict within a historical context and you’ll see how Belfast’s past and future relates to all our stories. You’ll get to know and understand, the history, politics and conflict of Belfast but also the music, art and culture of the complex, wonderful city we call home. This is so much more than a standard tour, it’s an experience that will leave Belfast with you.

Discover history of Belfast's Troubles

Discover the history of Belfast’s Troubles on a walking tour through the city’s streets. Learn about the conflict, its causes, and its impact on the people of Northern Ireland. Explore the Peace Walls, Political Murals, memorials, and landmarks that tell the story of this turbulent time in Belfast’s past. Join us for a fascinating journey through history and gain a deeper understanding of the conflict.

What You Will Do

Starting at Belfast City Hall, you’ll meet your guide, an expert local historian and master storyteller, who has brought Belfast history to life for thousands of visitors from around the world in an original and engaging way, but the ins and outs of this treasure of  a city. From the meeting spot, you’ll proceed to walk in a small group towards the world-renowned Peace Walls. Along the way, you’ll learn about the historical and political aspects of the ‘Troubles,’ as well as the day-to-day realities of life, told in human terms based on lived experience. 

The tour wouldn’t be complete without a stop at the International Wall to view the political art and thought-provoking murals before returning to Belfast City Centre. Along our return, you’ll learn about another side to Belfast, too. You’ll come to appreciate modern Belfast, vibrant and full of creativity and hope. 

The tour is objective, factually accurate and detailed with plenty of time for questions. You will be engaged, informed and undoubtedly entertained. Most importantly, you will leave with a lasting memory of the place we call home, a place we love so much we wrote a book about it, ‘The Little Book of Belfast’.

We can’t wait to welcome you here in Belfast! 

Learn History Of The Troubles

At every step, you will learn about the history of ‘The Troubles’ and civil rights, the prejudiced and hate-filled atmosphere, the emergence of peace walls and political murals, and sites that are central to the story. You’ll receive a unique understanding of  the Troubles and the peace process, and its effect on the city’s economics and industry.

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Belfast Political Tour

The Belfast Political Tour is a three hour walking tour led by ex-prisoners from both a Republican and a Loyalist background.

The political conflict known as ‘the Troubles’ raged through Belfast and Northern Ireland from 1969 to 1998. On this tour you will hear the stories and the experiences of two different guides from either side of that conflict.

Your first guide will lead you on a walk up the Falls Road and describe the period of conflict to you from a Republican perspective. After 1.5 hours your first guide will hand you over at the Peace Wall to your second guide who will lead you through the Shankill Road area and describe the conflict from a Loyalist perspective.

Bookings can also be placed in store or by telephoning +44 (0)28 9031 0101. If you have any specific queries about the itinerary just get in touch and we will assist you in any way we can.

One conflict. Two guides. Two stories

Tour itinerary.

• Checkin at 2:15pm
• Depart Divis Tower at 2:30pm with 1st guide
• Hand over at Peace Wall at 4:00pm with 2nd guide
• Tour ends at 5:30pm (approx) on the Shankill Road
• Meet at 2:15pm at Divis Tower
• Tour departs at 2:30pm
• Tour finishes on the Shankill Road close to Belfast City Centre

Please come dressed appropriately for not only the season, but also for the activity.

• Warm clothing
• Comfortable shoes
• Bottle of water
• Republican tour guide
• Loyalist tour guide
• For cancellation up to 72 hours prior to departure date: 10% administration fee will be imposed
• For cancellation less than 72 hours prior to departure date or 'no-show': 100% of the total amount will be charged
• Tickets for events or attractions are non-refundable
• Airport, limousine and coach transfer services are non-refundable
• Some of the images and languages shown on this tour may be unsuitable for minors

For bookings and enquiries email our customer services on [email protected] or give us a call on +44 (0)28 90 321321 .

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Belfast: Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

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• Hear about the conflict with ex-combatants directly involved in The Troubles
• Embark on a tour that explains both the Loyalist and Republican side of history
• Hear first-hand accounts from people who grew up in this area
• Discover Belfast's political murals on foot

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• Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

• Meet in front of Divis Tower, Divis Street Belfast
• Tue, Apr 30 $29
• Wed, May 1 $29
• Thu, May 2 $29
• Fri, May 3 $29
• Sat, May 4 $29
• Sun, May 5 $29
• Mon, May 6 $29
• Tue, May 7 $29
• Wed, May 8 $29
• Thu, May 9 -
• Fri, May 10 $29
• Sat, May 11 $29
• Sun, May 12 $29
• Mon, May 13 $29
• Tue, May 14 $29
• Activity duration is 3 hours 3h 3h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included 3-hour guided tour
• What's included What's included 2 different perspectives on "The Troubles"

What you can expect

Venture beyond the guidebooks and explore Belfast through the political conflict known as The Troubles. Walk the streets on both sides of the Peace Line with men and women who were intimately involved as combatants in the period known as The Troubles. Hear stories from both the Republican and Loyalist communities about the effects of the conflict, and get explanations about the political murals that tell the history and culture of the area from a unique perspective. Start by meeting a Republican ex-political prisoner for a guided walk along the infamous Falls Road. See visible signs of the community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic. Then, pass through the electronically-controlled gates to the predominately Protestant area of Shankill Road, where you will meet with either a Loyalist ex-political prisoner or an ex-member of the security forces who is from the area. Investigate the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. For more than 30 years, The Troubles have had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. Very few people were unaffected by the violence, and everyone has a tale to tell. Investigate the real stories beyond the history books with first-hand accounts from those intimately involved. Explore the world’s largest, outdoor art gallery as you examine the many murals, and get the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall and leave your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.

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3 Hour Ultimate Belfast Experience

Give us three hours of your day, and we’ll give you a lifetime of memories.

When we started out with our political mural tours, we quickly realised that people wanted to see more of Belfast. Whilst we are good at talking we are also great at listening and this is how our 3 hour ultimate Belfast tour came to be. We will take your on a 3 hour educational tour that gives you great insight into Belfast, both politically and culturally.

Our 3 hour ultimate adventure tour takes you right round the whole city, taking in Stormont, our parliamentary buildings where controversial figures such as Martin McGuiness and Ian Paisley Sr worked side by side. A quick stop of at the Titanic museum, I guess you're thinking why is there a Titanic museum in Belfast? Well we are famous for our ship building and the Titanic was built right here in Belfast. Once we let you get some photos, it's off to Queens University Belfast where famous figures such as Liam Neeson and former Irish president Mary McAleese are alumni and where Hilary Clinton was recently appointed Chancellor.

Time for a quick breather and off we go to St Anne's cathedral built in 1899. The cathedral famous for its architecture. Belfast is a vibrant city with amazing nightlife! Ask a local where the best place to party is and they will point you to the Cathedral Quarter. With cobbled streets and street art, there is plenty to see and if you're up for it, a quick pint of the black stuff.

We end it all with our world famous political mural tour. Local artists remember their fallen through an array of spectacular murals, painted often on sides of houses in residential areas, this is a truly unique sight. Your guide will give you an insight into both communities and the history behind the murals.

We don't want to give too much away so be sure to book your tour today.

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The Story of Belfast walking tour

Join us on a stroll through Belfast to uncover the fascinating history and stories of this vibrant city!

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Welcome to The Story of Belfast walking tour!

Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024

Time: 1030 - 3 hour tour

Location: Belfast

Come join us on a journey through the rich history and vibrant culture of Belfast. Our walking tour will take you through the streets of this fascinating city, where you'll learn about its past, present, and future. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, our knowledgeable guide will share the stories that make Belfast unique. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

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Yes. Tour takes place on flat paved ground. There are no stairs to negotiate

Yes. being in Belfast, we do get a little rain and it's best to be prepared for different weather conditions.

Yes. Children are very welcome.

It's a three hour tour but with actually less than one hour of walking. The city centre is fairly compact and we walk less than three miles in total.

There is one set break about 2/3 through the tour if required but breaks can be arranged on request.

No. This a history, political and culture tour which, while not ignoring the recent 30 years of conflict, goes way beyond that period of time to give a background and contextualise years of unrest. With its vibrant, chequered history, there is much more to Belfast than the Troubles.

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Belfast: Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

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• Hear about the conflict with ex-combatants directly involved in The Troubles
• Embark on a tour that explains both the Loyalist and Republican side of history
• Hear first-hand accounts from people who grew up in this area
• Discover Belfast's political murals on foot

Activity location

• Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

• Meet in front of Divis Tower, Divis Street Belfast
• Tue, Apr 30 $29
• Wed, May 1 $29
• Thu, May 2 $29
• Fri, May 3 $29
• Sat, May 4 $29
• Sun, May 5 $29
• Mon, May 6 $29
• Tue, May 7 $29
• Wed, May 8 $29
• Thu, May 9 -
• Fri, May 10 $29
• Sat, May 11 $29
• Sun, May 12 $29
• Mon, May 13 $29
• Tue, May 14 $29
• Activity duration is 3 hours 3h 3h

What's included, what's not

• What's included What's included 3-hour guided tour
• What's included What's included 2 different perspectives on "The Troubles"

What you can expect

Venture beyond the guidebooks and explore Belfast through the political conflict known as The Troubles. Walk the streets on both sides of the Peace Line with men and women who were intimately involved as combatants in the period known as The Troubles. Hear stories from both the Republican and Loyalist communities about the effects of the conflict, and get explanations about the political murals that tell the history and culture of the area from a unique perspective. Start by meeting a Republican ex-political prisoner for a guided walk along the infamous Falls Road. See visible signs of the community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic. Then, pass through the electronically-controlled gates to the predominately Protestant area of Shankill Road, where you will meet with either a Loyalist ex-political prisoner or an ex-member of the security forces who is from the area. Investigate the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom. For more than 30 years, The Troubles have had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. Very few people were unaffected by the violence, and everyone has a tale to tell. Investigate the real stories beyond the history books with first-hand accounts from those intimately involved. Explore the world’s largest, outdoor art gallery as you examine the many murals, and get the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall and leave your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.