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Belfast Black Cab Tours: Uncover the Story of Republican and Loyalist Communities
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4 Ratings
Belfast
Experience the oldest black cab tour agency in Belfast. Become familiar with the histories of the Republican and Loyalist communities. Gaze upon the mural-adorned residences, forming the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. Also, get the opportunity to sign one among over 40 Peacewalls that partition this evolving city.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Belfast - Pass through the Peacewalls into the Republican areas of Bombay Street, where houses were burned out in 1969, marking the start of The Troubles.
- Crumlin Road Gaol - The Crumlin Road courthouse faces the gaol, with a tunnel running beneath the main road. Sentences were given here before transferring prisoners to the H blocks or Maze prison.
- Crumlin Road Gaol - This Victorian jail, built in the 1800s, was a hanging jail until the 1960s. It housed IRA, UVF, and UFF prisoners on remand.
- Peacewall Taxi Tours - Belfast’s own version of the Berlin Wall, these walls are ten times higher and stretch across the city, dividing loyalist and Republican communities for over 50 years. Sign your name alongside those of presidents and film stars with messages of peace.
- Shankill Road - With over 500 years of history, this is the birthplace of loyalism, from the UVF to the UFF and UDA. View the bonfire sites in July and learn about the loyalist struggle against Republicans. Take photos with murals that adorn the gable walls of local homes.
- Clonard Monastery - Built in the 1800s, this is where secret peace talks took place between Gerry Adams and John Hume. It was later discovered that MI5 had bugged the talks.
- International Mural Wall Divis Street - This famous international wall is hand-painted by local Republicans, depicting conflicts or showing support for causes like the Amazon rainforest.
- Falls Road - The birthplace of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. If you’ve seen news footage of The Troubles, it’s likely from Falls Road.
- Falls Road - Home to the world-famous Bobby Sands mural. Learn about the 1981 hunger strike that led to the 1994 truce.
What's Included
- Flexible pick-up times: 6:30am to 11:00am
- Knowledgeable guide included
- Convenient pick-up and drop-off in Belfast city center
- On-board restrooms for your comfort
What's Not Included
- Does Not Include
- Food
- Drink
Additional Information
- This Tour is suitable for child also we can provide child seats please inform us before your tour
Location
Belfast
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Noemisx5179tb
Sep 20, 2023
Amazing & Emotional Experience - I did the Black Cab Tour with my Mom - and what can I say not only was it an interesting, politically & historically relevant tour our guide (Tony) was extremely professional and sympathetic! I will not therefore not forget this tour and the stories of the people 🇮🇪- Can only recommend this tour!
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Γρηγόρης
Feb 27, 2023
Historic Monument - It was a unique experience! A tour in a divided city where every street expresses its difficult history eras.
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Hannieuk
Jun 4, 2022
Must do tour - Such a good tour today with Joel. Thank you so much.
It was so interesting to learn about Belfast's history and present day struggles.
Really pleased we did this tour and it's definitely a must for anyone visiting the city.
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Dave
Sep 13, 2022
Unacceptable Black Cab Tour - Our 3-person max Black Cab tour, started in a huge blue “taix” that rattled so loud we could not hear the driver. Our guide/driver was very knowledgeable and stopped at all the advertised spots, but he had an accent very difficult to understand and spoke so fast we missed most of the history he was explaining. Picture shows the cab we expected and the blue one we got!. I would like my money back!
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