Belfast: Streets of Conflict Walking Tour
ID: GYG1208087-1854130
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Discover Belfast’s turbulent history on a walking tour. See political murals, walk through peace walls, and hear first-hand stories of life during The Troubles.
Step onto the streets where history was lived, not just written. Join an immersive journey into Belfast’s most turbulent years, led by a knowledgeable local guide with a deep personal understanding of the era known as The Troubles.
As you travel through the city, pass through peace walls and gates, cross areas that were once strictly no-go, and explore neighborhoods shaped by decades of division, fear, and survival. Along the way, hear first-hand stories that reveal what daily life was really like during the conflict—stories rarely found in history books.
Stand before powerful political murals woven into the city’s brick and mortar, uncovering the meaning, symbolism, and messages on both sides of the divide. These murals act as open-air history lessons, telling stories of identity, loss, resistance, and remembrance.
This tour goes beyond dates and events. It offers a raw, human perspective on a conflict that touched every street and household, while also explaining how its legacy continues to shape modern Belfast.
Highlights
- Feel the weight of history as you walk through Belfast’s streets
- See the city’s powerful political murals and learn their meanings
- Hear first-hand stories of life during The Troubles from your guide
- Walk through peace walls and gates that once divided the city
- Gain a deeper understanding of Belfast’s past and its impact today
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through areas with historical significance related to The Troubles.
The guide will share personal stories and insights about the conflict.
The tour is respectful and thought-provoking, focusing on the human perspective of the conflict.
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"The guide will be wearing a red jacket & have a red umbrella
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Stories from a local guide
- Visit to political murals
- Exploration of peace walls and gates
NOT INCLUDED
- Full walking tour experience
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.
