Political Mural Taxi Tour: Engaging Historic Journey Through Belfast's Iconic Murals
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Belfast
Embark on a captivating political mural taxi tour in Belfast, exploring the city's iconic murals and delving into its rich history. Hear real stories from experienced guides who have lived through the conflict, and discover the fascinating evolution of this ever-changing city.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Falls Road - Travel to the famous Falls road and arrive at one of the most iconic buildings in the city (Divis tower). Here you will listen to an introductory talk to set the context of the tour and explain the series of events that lead up to August 1969 and the beginning of a period of conflict in Ireland,more commonly known as the’Troubles’.
  • International Mural Wall Divis Street - Belfast is often described as the largest open air art gallery in the world. Let our local, knowledgeable guides bring these beautifully painted murals to life with their natural gift of storytelling. Have ample opportunity to take photos and have all your questions answered honestly.
  • Peace Wall - Cross through the ‘Peace Gates’ where you will find the largest of our many ‘Peace Walls’ that divide our city.Here you can follow in the footsteps of people like Bill Clinton, the Dalai Lama and write your very own message of peace on the wall.
  • Shankill Road - Enter the famous SHANKILL ROAD which is renowned as a Protestant, British, Unionist and Loyalist community.Listen to the stories from your local,knowledgable guide and have numerous photo stops at important and iconic buildings and murals.
What's Included
  • Professional local guide, fully certified
What's Not Included
  • Food and Drinks
  • Belfast city airport pickup £25
  • Pickup from Belfast cruise ship port £25
  • Belfast international airport pickup £50
Additional Information

At Belfast.tours, our objective is to offer our clients an expert, enlightening, and contemplative tour experience. All our tour guides come from backgrounds deeply influenced by Ireland’s recent historical events. The stories they tell are authentic and personal. With more than 20 years of experience, our Belfast mural taxi tour guides possess a knack for narration, allowing them to impart the stories ingrained in each mural, edifice, locale, and in Belfast’s past. The city of Belfast is an ever-evolving place with a compelling history, and the best narrators of its layered tales lie with our guides at Belfast.tours.

Location
Falls Road
139 Falls Road
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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A5247vedavidc
May 31, 2024
A worthwhile Taxi trip - Today we went on a Political Taxi Tour of Belfast with Tony and it was an awesome experience. He was very learned and answered any questions and obviously was very passionate in explaining the conflict.
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Pioneer40223320411
May 31, 2024
Best Political Taxi Tour in Belfast - Amazing Tour, gave an incredible overview of the history of the troubles and what led up to it, and gave us time to stop for pictures and to sign the peace wall. Jimmy was a great tour guide and included relevant and powerful details from his own life
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Janet
May 30, 2024
Belfast, an eye watering education - Today we had the pleasure of touring around Belfast with Tony. We gained an amazing insight into the history of Belfast and The Trouble. and now have An incredible, unbiased insight and understanding of what people have been through in this beautiful city. This along with sharing personal family experiences has made a tour not to be missed!
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Isabel_h
May 28, 2024
Taxi tour - This was an amazing experience My son and I were aware of some of the details of The Troubles and Jimmy, our guide, was excellent explaining and answering questions. Definitely something that everyone visiting Belfast should consider doing.
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Iestyn
May 26, 2024
Great tour! - Our tour guide Tony was very friendly and knowledgable, providing us with a great experience and new found knowledge of Belfast. Would highly recommend booking in and is great value for money.
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Juliadanc
May 25, 2024
Black cab history tour - We just had the privilege of having Tony as our guide. He explained a lot of history and included some personal information about his experience. Tony was fantastic and this tour was very eye opening. It is a must do when you’re in Belfast for sure!
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Wesl2015
May 25, 2024
Eye-opening! Explanation of the historical challenges of Northern Ireland and current day on going fallout that remains - Tony was fantastic and explaining the history of the conflict in Belfast with first-hand knowledge based on his own history
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Kdreads
May 24, 2024
Excellent summary of 'The Troubles' in Belfast and closeup views of the iconic wall murals. - My daughter and I were given this taxi tour by Jackie. It was excellent. The two opposing working-class areas during the troubles in Belfast are cheek-by-jowl, so we were able in the time we had to view all the iconic main wall murals, while Jackie talked us through the history of the troubles. He explained in a very balanced and fair way the main drivers and fears among all the parties that brought them to deadly violence – Republicans, Loyalists, Police, and Army. The Good Friday Agreement finally brokered a road to peace, but tensions remain, now exacerbated by Brexit and disruption of trading links with the EU, while Eire is doing well as a full member of the EU. Northern Ireland remains complicated. This trip is well worth your time if you are in Belfast.
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Evalz4426mp
May 27, 2024
Politically Biased Tour - It was being informative. Our guide was very knowledgeable but unfortunately very biased. We heard all about the issues of the Catholic population but not the other side. Be careful when you book this tour. It is listed as a political tour of the murals so depending on your guide you will only get one side. We were disappointed we didn’t get to see more on the other side of the wall.
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678maryelizabethm
Jun 1, 2024
Disappointing - We were caught behind a traffic accident so were a few minutes late arriving for our scheduled time and were told we would have to pay full price again to take a later tour. We passed. VERY disappointed!!!!!!!
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