Belfast Walking Tours: 6 Guides Who Know the Back Streets

1.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Walk central Belfast for 2.5 hours with a local English-speaking guide, visiting City Hall, Donegall Place, the Cathedral Quarter, Ann Street, and the Beacon of Hope. Guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, Róisín, and Rory bring political history and personal memories to a balanced account of The Troubles. Expect 1.5 miles of easy, flat walking.

“Excellent tour. Miley was a phenomenal guide. Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn some fascinating history about Belfast.”

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2.Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,215 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Meet a Republican guide at Divis Tower, walk Falls Road, then cross the Peace Line for a Loyalist perspective on Shankill Road. Guides such as Paul, Jake, Jack, and Mark have led recent tours, but the lineup can vary. Expect personal stories, murals, memorials, and a candid look at Belfast’s unfinished peace.

“This was a fascinating experience that I would recommend to anyone. Our guides were very knowledgeable and it was very interesting to hear different perspectives.”

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3.A History of Terror Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 854 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Walk 1.5 miles through Belfast with a local guide such as James, Mylie, Anne, or Steve. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll connect 800 years of history to The Troubles, visit bombing sites and former security points, and consider the city’s road to peace.

“Thank you for a wonderful tour of Belfast James was a wonderful tour guide, who was very knowledgeable and interesting the 2.5 hours went so fast and we learnt so much about Belfast history and the best places to visit. We were a very small group and James made the tour very personal to us all, which shows his knowledge and passion for Belfast. It will stay me for a long time. Already ordered the book that was recommended as I want learn more after the tour.”

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4.The Troubles Walls & Bridges Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Spend three hours walking from Belfast City Hall through Divis, the Falls area, and the Peace Walls before returning to the city center. Guides such as Steve and Arthur combine political history with personal stories, murals, security gates, and signs of today’s Belfast. Expect serious subject matter, limited facilities, and about 8,500 steps.

“great Tour. you get many Information of the historical and political background.”

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5.Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 158 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Start at Belfast City Hall and walk less than two miles through the Entries, Cathedral Quarter and Waterfront. Local guides such as Mark, Steve, James and Chris bring Belfast’s history, music, architecture and people to life, with headsets, a short café break and useful tips for eating and exploring.

“Our tour guide Mark was wonderful and really demonstrated his passion for history and Belfast. We were all given headsets making sure that we didn’t miss a word which was great. The tour included a lot of variation including Titanic, the troubles, past industries, histories of buildings, how Northern Ireland was established and line of duty and more. We also got a little break for a drink and toilet stop. A great tour.”

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6.Belfast Walking Tour with a Local – History & Craic

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 130 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes · from $26Best value

Join Corey from Belfast Dander Tours for a relaxed two to two-and-a-half-hour walk from City Hall through the Cathedral Quarter and central Belfast. Expect local slang, humour, stories about the Troubles, Titanic, architecture, street art, and modern Belfast, plus practical recommendations for food and further sights. Private and small-group options are available.

“Corey is a natural storyteller and recounts the story of Belfast with lots of humorous anecdotes. We were a small group of 4 which greatly added to the fun.”

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