Belfast Political Walking Tour: Authentic Experience of Local History and Culture

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Experience Belfast’s troubled history through an authentic political walking tour led by ex-political prisoners. Discover hidden stories and murals while supporting local community projects.

Duration: 3 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Peace Wall - This tour is both sides of the peace wall in West Belfast Between the Falls and Shankill Roads. The tours stops at many locations along the wall.

What's Included

Two Tour Guides, one on each side of the Peace Wall

Additional Information

An invitation to embark on an unforgettable journey.
Explore the complex history of Belfast through a candid political tour led by Republican and Loyalist former political prisoners. Uncover facets of Belfast absent from traditional guidebooks. We ask you to navigate the city streets on either side of the Peace Wall and listen to individuals who were…

Location

Divis Tower

Meet the guide outside Divis Tower (tall red and white apartment building)

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings

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Madsdebbie

Feb 3, 2025

Fantastic, a must do experience - Fantastic interesting trip, can be highly recommended, will actually say it is a must. And both guides were super good at telling and giving good time. Full stars from here for both guides and the tour itself.

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Dannyan6201ks

Jan 7, 2025

Recommend to anyone visiting Belfast - Both guides were informative and engaging, sharing insights from their personal experiences. It gave us a better understanding of the recent history and the impact it still has today on different communities.

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Vicoroad

Dec 27, 2024

DEFINITELY WORTH,UNDOUBTELY - Starting from the Republican area, going through murals and IRA roots. Then the second part with a British guide, who supported his own cause too. It has definitely been an outstanding tour, you can breathe the troubles era, touching both reasons to have a United Ireland or keep staying under the union Jack flag. When you reach the wall and the gate, honestly you will feel something in your belly, regardless of supporting one or the other part.

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Sammydavies82

Dec 19, 2024

Highly Recommend - Very insightful and informative. Both group leaders spoke of their own experiences which made it a very unique experience. I left with a better understanding of Belfast.

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Happiness66843293021

Dec 14, 2024

Great tour experience. - Very informative and knowledgeable guides; good interplay of personal experiences and historical facts; three plus hours long; a restroom break would be a nice addition

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Victor_e

Dec 3, 2024

Eye opening walking tour - This was an incredibly eye-opening experience told from two informed individuals with direct personal perspectives on the subject matter. They both did a great job, and was left with a deeper understanding of the conflict amongst the citizens of the city. Bring plenty of layers though it took over 3 hours and it the weather was quite cold, and there is a lot of

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Sunshinegirl613

Dec 2, 2024

Great tour - This is an excellent tour. It starts on thr Republican side of town and at the peace wall another tour guide takes over to show you the Loyalist side. Each side gets exactly the same amount of time and gives you a lot to think about. Tour is 3 hours with a restroom break in the middle. You do cover a considerable distance but pace is reasonable and stops are frequent to look at different things

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Andreasgb500wa

Nov 24, 2024

Captivating and extremely educational - Both very good leaders have made their stance clear and compelling. Very emotional tour, highly recommended.

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Elyse_j

Nov 22, 2024

Incredible tour - What an incredible walking tour of West Belfast. So interesting hearing about the Troubles from people really involved and affected by the conflict. Robert and Mark were brilliant tour guides. Would recommend anyone coming to Belfast makes this tour their priority!

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Jonathangg9390fs

Nov 15, 2024

Learning through important lived experiences - This was an enlightening experience. The walk was 3 hours, but it flew by. The close up look at different historic sights and the stories shared by our guides gave me so much to research and learn. Our guide for the first part through Falls Road was very considerate and genuinely open to all questions. As an educator myself, I observed his efforts to create a tour for learning and dialogue. His personal anecdotes and emphasis on local and historical context provided a generative atmosphere to think for ourselves. I will never forget this experience.

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