Discover Belfast's political history through the medium of the city's wall murals in an iconic black taxi. Learn the story of the conflict between two communities and see stunning artwork with a local guide.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Please wait outside your hotel. Your guide will send you a text when they arrive.
Wheelchair accessible
Private group

Highlights

Tick travelling in a famous traditional Belfast black taxi off your bucket list
Listen to firsthand accounts of growing up during the Troubles from your guide
Learn about important events in Northern Ireland's history from Belfast's murals
Drive safely through former centers of conflict such as the Falls and Shankill
Sign your name on the Peace Wall that separates Loyalist and Republican areas

Full description

Immerse yourself in Belfast's troubled political history through its murals on a guided black taxi tour. Listen to challenging narratives and personal recollections from your accredited guide as you journey through the most important locations in the city's past, including the Falls and Shankill Roads.

Visit the International Wall which marks entry into Republican West Belfast. As you drive around this area, listen to remarkable stories from your guide. Your next stop is the Hunger Strike Mural featuring Bobby Sands. Hop back into the taxi to travel to Bombay Street's Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden.

Continue your tour by entering Loyalist Belfast, starting by signing your name on the Peace Wall before driving along the Shankill Road. Here, see many memorial murals of UVF and UFF Volunteers and learn about the Battle of the Boyne as explained through the William of Orange mural.

Finish your tour with a visit to some of the city's lesser-known murals before getting dropped off back at your hotel.

Includes

Inner City hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour guide
Transportation by Black Taxi Cab

Cruise port pickup
Outer city pickup
Tips
Drinks

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Masks are optional but are strongly recommended while indoors

Traveler requirements

Masks are optional for this activity

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Jacket

Know before you go

Please be aware that this tour is not suitable for cruise ship passengers or those staying outside the city
Content of this tour can be challenging and outlines the tensions and still recent troubled history of Belfast. Please tell your guide if there is an aspect or particular site or event that you would like to hear more about

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 24 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.9/5
Value for money
4.7/5

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Had a fantastic time. Hugh Jordan was every thing we needed in a tour guild. Very knowledgeable about the troubles, great story teller, and with a sense of humor... While keeping his own political views neutral. I felt like he reflected both sides in a historical way that really showed different perspectives. Completely recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in the Irish story of Belfast.

June 29, 2022

Hugh was great he explained things going on at the murals there was nothing he did not know we would recommend the Black Taxi Hugh to take a round trip with him He was on time and even dropped us of at the same spot and still had time to tell us where to go very recommendable

June 13, 2022

June 16, 2022

Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Murals Tour

Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Murals Tour

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