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Ireland Conflict Tour: Stories from Both Sides
5.0
75 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.
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:
24 hours
Highlights
- Shankill Road - Your guide will take you to the Shankill area, a place rich in Protestant British heritage and culture. Learn about the hardships faced by the people during the conflict, and see unique murals and wall art. Hear stories about the recent past and view murals of local heroes.
- Peace Wall - Next, you’ll visit one of the many peace…
- Shankill Road - Your guide will take you to the Shankill area, a place rich in Protestant British heritage and culture. Learn about the hardships faced by the people during the conflict, and see unique murals and wall art. Hear stories about the recent past and view murals of local heroes.
- Peace Wall - Next, you’ll visit one of the many peace walls that have separated communities for over 50 years. Learn about the history, construction, and the unfortunate necessity of these walls today.
- Falls Road - The tour concludes on Falls Road, Belfast. Here, you’ll explore an area steeped in Irish tradition and culture, contrasting with Shankill. View murals of republicans who died during the conflict. Despite being similar working-class areas, Shankill and Falls Road have different cultures. Learn about peace processes, ceasefires, and efforts to reconcile differences.
- Divis - Discover the history and significance of why it’s the only one left standing.
- Falls Road Library - Visit the Sinn Féin HQ, take photos, and explore the bookshop.
What's Included
- Climate-controlled vehicle
- Climate-controlled vehicle
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Alcoholic Beverages
Location
Leonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn
Great Victoria Street
Your guide will meet you at front steps of hotel
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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June_n
Oct 26, 2024
black taxi political mural tour - fabulous tour very interesting. Joe the driver was a great guy & very knowledgeable. highly recommend
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Rusself2017
Oct 15, 2024
Belfast trip - Thoroughly enjoyed my trip and would recommend it to anyone, especially the tour of the trouble areas of the past, will do it again soon.
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Celeste_o
Oct 7, 2024
A lot of history - Our tour guide was Martin. So knowledgeable about all of the history of Belfast. Would definitely recommend this excursion.
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Steven_c
Sep 7, 2024
Thanks Joe - Our guide Joe, brought his personal experience to life in telling the history of the Troubles. We felt very fortunate to have Joe as our guide,
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Elenapj9379ot
Aug 17, 2024
Really interesting tour - The tour is really nice and interested, john it was so good to bring us and explain the story of the city. We reccomended!!
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Williambe4182xf
Jun 24, 2024
First-hand personal insight into The Troubles - Just beginning to appreciate the depth of the history and division and pain of what The Troubles have wrought here in N. Ireland. John shared his deeply personal and *first-hand* experiences with the conflict. He was very informative, honest, patient, and his stories were very moving and sobering. We would highly recommend a tour with John. You will learn so much about a complex situation but you’ll want to learn more.
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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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Michael_c
Sep 21, 2024
Engaging. - A terrible tale well told. Billy knew his brief well. The name we both could not recall was Daniel McColgan. He was the 22 year old postal worker murdered in 2002. That particular murder demonstrated the chasm between the rival factions. A little fella lost his life for what? For what gain? Some other family shattered in the opposite camp. For what? For what gain? A lot of talking needs to happen up there.
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Jacqueline_w
Sep 30, 2024
OK but expensive - Was OK. Would have liked a bit more information of the history. Felt a lot of stuff was just repeated. For the price I think the tour bus might have been a cheaper option
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