Belfast: Linen Quarter Guided Walking Tour

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ID: GYG811971-1293983
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 02:00 hours


Description

Discover the history of the Linen Quarter on a guided walking tour of Belfast. Learn about the city's history and the people who shaped its destiny.
Explore the Linen Quarter, once the center of the world’s largest linen manufacturing industry, on a guided walking tour. Discover the area's wealth of history and architecture, and learn about the people and events that shaped the city of Belfast.

Meet your guide and begin your tour of the Linen Quarter. Admire the beautiful red brick buildings that still stand as a testament to the wealth generated during the area's heyday. Learn about the area's history and the role it played in the development of Belfast.

Hear stories about the area's former resident scientists and inventors who changed the world. Learn about the characters and big personalities that shaped the city's destiny. Discover the many transformations and ups and downs in the Belfast story.

Pass by the Moorish eclectic architecture of the Grand Opera House, a fabulous building in the hearts of people and the city since 1895. Admire the Victorian splendor of the Crown Liquor Saloon, undoubtedly one of the most famous Victorian ‘Gin Palaces’ in the world, extending its warm hospitality since 1849.

See the Georgian excellence of the Royal Belfast Academical Institute, educating the citizens of Belfast since 1814. Admire the jewel in the crown, Belfast City Hall, one of the finest municipal buildings in the UK/Ireland.

On route, visit Belfast’s earliest monuments and statues, memorials, and public art that remember prominent citizens and historic events.

Highlights

  • Discover Linen Quarter, once the center of the world's linen industry
  • Grand Opera House, the Crown Liquor Saloon, Grand Central Hotel
  • Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square, Viewing Gallery at Victoria Square Centre

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Guide will be wearing clothing branded with Belfast Walking Tours Logo
INCLUDED
  • The visit to the Grand Opera Hotel is outside the building only
NOT INCLUDED

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.