Belfast’s political taxi tour
Overview
Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
Inclusions
- Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Welcome to the changing city we offer free city centre pick if staying outside city you can also arrange to be picked up outside Belfast city hall front gates.
We can accommodate any other pick up outside our free pick up zone for additional charge.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: International Mural Wall Divis Street, A 501 Divis Street, Belfast BT12 4AL Northern Ireland
This massive wall has over 40 murals telling the stories of the Cuban ,Palestine’s ,The Kurds to name a few people that Republican family would support.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 139 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AF Northern Ireland
If you know anything about The Troubles you will surly heard of the Falls road where the famous Hollywood film Name of the Father was based on.
You will see the murals that welcome you into the Republican community hand painted by local street artist.
You we learn at first hand from your guide /driver what it was like driving through our deadly streets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Peace Wall, 15 Cupar Way, Belfast BT13 2RX Northern Ireland
Welcome to one of the biggest peace walls in Belfast .You have the opportunity of writing your name and a quote of this massive barrier that divides both Catholic and Protestant communities.
Lady gaga ,Morgan freeman President Clinton have all written quotes on the walls for peace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Bombay street was burnt to the ground in 1969 by loyalist mobs and police and is classed as the birth place of the Provisional IRA who fought the British Army for over 25 years on these narrow streets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shankill Road, Shankill Rd, Belfast Northern Ireland
The people’s army UVF and the UDA have been birth on these street of the loyalist Shankill road the heart land.
Learn about the history and the fight of the people against the IRA for over 25 years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Crumlin Road Gaol, Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST Northern Ireland
Built in the 1800s this notorious Belfast gaol had many successful escapes and was a hanging jail right up to the 1960s.This gaol was a remand jail and housed IRA, UVF and UFF prisoners.
Pass By: 139 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AF Northern Ireland
Saint Peters Cathedral is a outstanding work of craftmenship built back in the 1800s and a local priest penned the famous Republican song the fog Drew.
Stop At: Shankill Graveyard, Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 3AE Northern Ireland
The Shankill stretches to lower and upper you will have a chance to get out and take photos of the political murals that have been painted by locals on gable walls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: International Mural Wall Divis Street, A 501 Divis Street, Belfast BT12 4AL Northern Ireland
The famous international wall depicting the plight of countries who dont get media attendant.Palestine, Kurds etc
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Clonard Monastery, 1A Clonard Gardens, Belfast BT13 2RL Northern Ireland
What a beautiful building the altar is made of local women wedding rings and was built by italian and local men over 100 years ago.You guide will bring you if you request.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Welcome to the changing city we offer free city centre pick if staying outside city you can also arrange to be picked up outside Belfast city hall front gates.
We can accommodate any other pick up outside our free pick up zone for additional charge.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: International Mural Wall Divis Street, A 501 Divis Street, Belfast BT12 4AL Northern Ireland
This massive wall has over 40 murals telling the stories of the Cuban ,Palestine’s ,The Kurds to name a few people that Republican family would support.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 139 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AF Northern Ireland
If you know anything about The Troubles you will surly heard of the Falls road where the famous Hollywood film Name of the Father was based on.
You will see the murals that welcome you into the Republican community hand painted by local street artist.
You we learn at first hand from your guide /driver what it was like driving through our deadly streets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Peace Wall, 15 Cupar Way, Belfast BT13 2RX Northern Ireland
Welcome to one of the biggest peace walls in Belfast .You have the opportunity of writing your name and a quote of this massive barrier that divides both Catholic and Protestant communities.
Lady gaga ,Morgan freeman President Clinton have all written quotes on the walls for peace.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Bombay street was burnt to the ground in 1969 by loyalist mobs and police and is classed as the birth place of the Provisional IRA who fought the British Army for over 25 years on these narrow streets.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Shankill Road, Shankill Rd, Belfast Northern Ireland
The people’s army UVF and the UDA have been birth on these street of the loyalist Shankill road the heart land.
Learn about the history and the fight of the people against the IRA for over 25 years.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Crumlin Road Gaol, Crumlin Road, Belfast BT14 6ST Northern Ireland
Built in the 1800s this notorious Belfast gaol had many successful escapes and was a hanging jail right up to the 1960s.This gaol was a remand jail and housed IRA, UVF and UFF prisoners.
Pass By: 139 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6AF Northern Ireland
Saint Peters Cathedral is a outstanding work of craftmenship built back in the 1800s and a local priest penned the famous Republican song the fog Drew.
Stop At: Shankill Graveyard, Shankill Road, Belfast BT13 3AE Northern Ireland
The Shankill stretches to lower and upper you will have a chance to get out and take photos of the political murals that have been painted by locals on gable walls.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: International Mural Wall Divis Street, A 501 Divis Street, Belfast BT12 4AL Northern Ireland
The famous international wall depicting the plight of countries who dont get media attendant.Palestine, Kurds etc
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Clonard Monastery, 1A Clonard Gardens, Belfast BT13 2RL Northern Ireland
What a beautiful building the altar is made of local women wedding rings and was built by italian and local men over 100 years ago.You guide will bring you if you request.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
MK-
April 2023
Our driver Tony (Belfast Tours) was truly amazing. We cannot speak highly enough about him. We were a party of 4 from Glasgow, who have a good idea about the Catholic /Protestant issues that it can cause. However, Tony took us by taxi, then got us out the taxi at different areas and told us t...
Our driver Tony (Belfast Tours) was truly amazing. We cannot speak highly enough about him. We were a party of 4 from Glasgow, who have a good idea about the Catholic /Protestant issues that it can cause. However, Tony took us by taxi, then got us out the taxi at different areas and told us the full history, which we weren’t fully aware of. You can start to understand why the violence, once it started, would be difficult to stop. That’s why we are of the view that the Good Friday Agreement has to be honoured before the next generation of young men and woman are potentially put through this. Peace has to be the way forward for all parties. Tony, if you get to read this, thank you so much for today and the story you ended the tour with. We will never forget it!!gpr
January 2023
Our driver was fantastic. He gave us a real insight into 'the Troubles', what led up to them and how they have changed the politics in NI. I would advise all visitors to the six counties to take this experience and learn a little. Shop around too. Our drive was just £50 for two people, other...
Our driver was fantastic. He gave us a real insight into 'the Troubles', what led up to them and how they have changed the politics in NI. I would advise all visitors to the six counties to take this experience and learn a little. Shop around too. Our drive was just £50 for two people, others were double and more for the same time frame. We found it from a flyer in our hotel, don't be fooled by internet booking prices.Jsheridan123
September 2020
The tour was great and extremely interesting. Our guide Sean Mc was a wealth of knowledge and gave us a whole new perspective of the history of Belfast. Would recommend to anyone visiting.
The tour was great and extremely interesting. Our guide Sean Mc was a wealth of knowledge and gave us a whole new perspective of the history of Belfast. Would recommend to anyone visiting.debbiem14
June 2019
My husband and I took a 90 minute tour with JR in May. He was a great guide, who delivered a really enjoyable and informative tour. Interesting to learn about the history of the area and the stories behind the murals. Lots of opportunities to stop and take plenty of photos. Highly recommend this ...
My husband and I took a 90 minute tour with JR in May. He was a great guide, who delivered a really enjoyable and informative tour. Interesting to learn about the history of the area and the stories behind the murals. Lots of opportunities to stop and take plenty of photos. Highly recommend this tour.BigBillV
June 2019
I vaguely recall hearing about the troubles of Belfast in the 1970s and 1980s. Bits and pieces of the conflict heard through American News. The Black Taxi Tour provides an entirely new perspective covering both sides of the struggle. Of course this experience is made impactful by the depth of kn...
I vaguely recall hearing about the troubles of Belfast in the 1970s and 1980s. Bits and pieces of the conflict heard through American News. The Black Taxi Tour provides an entirely new perspective covering both sides of the struggle. Of course this experience is made impactful by the depth of knowledge imparted by our fantastic driver Brendan. So much history that defines Belfast and Ireland as a whole and lays an outlook for the future. This tour is well worth the money and it was a pleasure to spend time with Brendan. Note, we should have fed our teenager before the excursion. While she was ok for the experience, I think she would have enjoyed it even more. The two hours was definitely at her limit. This experience is great for anyone interested in history or even current political events. Top shelf.Helen A
May 2019
I grew up here experiencing the end of the Troubles but didn't ask many questions at the time, or learn about the history of the conflict in school. I took the opportunity of a friend visiting for the day to take a Black Taxi Tour and am so happy I did. Patrick was our guide and left us far mor...
I grew up here experiencing the end of the Troubles but didn't ask many questions at the time, or learn about the history of the conflict in school. I took the opportunity of a friend visiting for the day to take a Black Taxi Tour and am so happy I did. Patrick was our guide and left us far more educated and informed by the end of the tour. Interesting to look at and learn about the murals with international political statements too. Definitely recommend doing this when you're in Belfast! A real eye opener.