The Story of Belfast walking tour
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Overview
This is a guaranteed small group tour.
Join me on this fascinating walk around my home town of Belfast. This is a thoroughly researched, but also entertaining and flavoured tour, with amusing anecdotes, creating a one-off, unique experience. I will share with you the story of a city from its earliest days to the present buzzing, cosmopolitan place I am proud to call home.
We will see ancient buildings and hear stories of the men and women who created, in its day, the greatest industrial city in the world.
We will go on a journey through centuries of peace, intrigue, conflict and revolution to the present day, as we see the modern city unfolding before our eyes. Come along: enjoy and see and hear for yourselves: you will not be disappointed. I look forward to meeting you
Join me on this fascinating walk around my home town of Belfast. This is a thoroughly researched, but also entertaining and flavoured tour, with amusing anecdotes, creating a one-off, unique experience. I will share with you the story of a city from its earliest days to the present buzzing, cosmopolitan place I am proud to call home.
We will see ancient buildings and hear stories of the men and women who created, in its day, the greatest industrial city in the world.
We will go on a journey through centuries of peace, intrigue, conflict and revolution to the present day, as we see the modern city unfolding before our eyes. Come along: enjoy and see and hear for yourselves: you will not be disappointed. I look forward to meeting you
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: City Hall Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GS Northern Ireland
We spend time exploring the surrounding area delving into its history and unique architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Opera House, 2-4 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR Northern Ireland
We look at and discuss the Opera House, the Crown Bar and the Europa Hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ulster Hall, 30 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF Northern Ireland
We stop beside this building and hear about the many different characters and acts who have graced its stage in its 160+ years
Stop At: The Belfast Entries, Between High Street and Ann Street, Belfast Northern Ireland
This is "old Belfast" and we walk in the footsteps of many of the city's leading historical characters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Chapel Lane, Belfast Northern Ireland
The city's first catholic church and the heart of "folktown".
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Northern Ireland
The oldest part of Belfast city with its cobbled streets and the city's oldest verified building
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queen's Square, Belfast BT1 3FG Northern Ireland
Discover Belfast's very own "leaning tower".
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kelly's Cellars, 30-32 Bank Street, Belfast BT1 1HL Northern Ireland
We visit Belfast's oldest bar and hear stories of its connection to revolution and dissent.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: White's Tavern, 2-4 Winecellar Entry 2 High Street, Belfast BT1 1QN Northern Ireland
Belfast's oldest licensed tavern
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Duke of York, Belfast Northern Ireland
Iconic cathedral quarter pub.
Pass By: Europa Hotel, Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7AP, UK
View this iconic building seen by many as at the "heart of the troubles"
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: City Hall Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GS Northern Ireland
We spend time exploring the surrounding area delving into its history and unique architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Opera House, 2-4 Great Victoria Street, Belfast BT2 7HR Northern Ireland
We look at and discuss the Opera House, the Crown Bar and the Europa Hotel.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Ulster Hall, 30 Bedford Street, Belfast BT2 7FF Northern Ireland
We stop beside this building and hear about the many different characters and acts who have graced its stage in its 160+ years
Stop At: The Belfast Entries, Between High Street and Ann Street, Belfast Northern Ireland
This is "old Belfast" and we walk in the footsteps of many of the city's leading historical characters.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Chapel Lane, Belfast Northern Ireland
The city's first catholic church and the heart of "folktown".
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Northern Ireland
The oldest part of Belfast city with its cobbled streets and the city's oldest verified building
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Albert Memorial Clock Tower, Queen's Square, Belfast BT1 3FG Northern Ireland
Discover Belfast's very own "leaning tower".
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kelly's Cellars, 30-32 Bank Street, Belfast BT1 1HL Northern Ireland
We visit Belfast's oldest bar and hear stories of its connection to revolution and dissent.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: White's Tavern, 2-4 Winecellar Entry 2 High Street, Belfast BT1 1QN Northern Ireland
Belfast's oldest licensed tavern
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Duke of York, Belfast Northern Ireland
Iconic cathedral quarter pub.
Pass By: Europa Hotel, Great Victoria St, Belfast BT2 7AP, UK
View this iconic building seen by many as at the "heart of the troubles"
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a walking tour. We recommend comfortable shoes.
- This tour takes place in all weathers. Please dress appropriately.
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Guides fully vaccinated. Lateral flow test taken by guide on morning of tour. Our tour takes place out of doors. There are a few places where travellers may enter a building for a closer look or to use toilet facilities. In most instances the wearing of face masks is recommended and provided.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- 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.
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July 2023
If you'd like to understand Belfast people through their history, buildings and a really personal small group experience, Martin is the man for you. In 3 hours you don't cover a great physical distance but we found we learnt and appreciated so much. This is not a 'Troubles Tour' with peace walls ...
If you'd like to understand Belfast people through their history, buildings and a really personal small group experience, Martin is the man for you. In 3 hours you don't cover a great physical distance but we found we learnt and appreciated so much. This is not a 'Troubles Tour' with peace walls and the sites of atrocities. Nonetheless it gives a powerful depth of background to the centuries of colonisation and resistance that led to the relatively recent conflicts. Our guide was erudite and even-handed, also proud of the technological and industrial innovations that helped make Belfast. Martin communicates like a great teacher with a phenomenal memory for names, dates and colourful details.waterbutt
June 2023
Martin was very informative and had many interesting facts to share. We enjoyed the tour and there was never a dull moment. Highly recommend!
Martin was very informative and had many interesting facts to share. We enjoyed the tour and there was never a dull moment. Highly recommend!CraigandJeanP
June 2023
Thanks Martin for a great overview of the history and sites around Belfast. Your academia and life experience living here provided great learnings you were able to share with the small group. Highly recommend this tour!
Thanks Martin for a great overview of the history and sites around Belfast. Your academia and life experience living here provided great learnings you were able to share with the small group. Highly recommend this tour!Robin O
May 2023
Exceptional tour with Martin—highly recommend! Martin’s wealth of knowledge and positive/engaging personality made this one of the best tours I have ever taken. He provided the history of Belfast and Ireland in a balanced, factual manner and also provided old historical photos that gave addition...
Exceptional tour with Martin—highly recommend! Martin’s wealth of knowledge and positive/engaging personality made this one of the best tours I have ever taken. He provided the history of Belfast and Ireland in a balanced, factual manner and also provided old historical photos that gave additional depth and understanding of Belfast past versus present. It was simply amazing to have a tour guide who actually grew up in Belfast and witnessed so much of the city’s changes and most challenging times. In addition to his wealth of knowledge and humorous stories, Martin was kind enough to do much of the tour in the shade because I did not have a hat, and it was a very sunny day! He also recommended a place to buy one (which I did at a very good price—thank you, Martin!) If you can only do one tour in Belfast, do this one—you won’t be disappointed!Jane G
April 2023
This tour gives a fascinating history of the development of the island of Ireland. Martin is so knowledgeable but wears this lightly! He is very approachable, so that you can ask what may seem like an obvious question without embarrassment. We were taken to historic parts of the city and shown ph...
This tour gives a fascinating history of the development of the island of Ireland. Martin is so knowledgeable but wears this lightly! He is very approachable, so that you can ask what may seem like an obvious question without embarrassment. We were taken to historic parts of the city and shown photos from earlier days. This tour is hugely informative, is delivered with panache and a light style. We really enjoyed it and would highly recommend spending the hours with Martin.Stu880
March 2023
The walking tour was brilliant. Martin contacted us beforehand to let us know exact location etc to meet up. As a guide he was very knowledgeable, informative and humorous., giving a diverse and interesting tour about Belfast’s complete history from conception to current day. As it happened there...
The walking tour was brilliant. Martin contacted us beforehand to let us know exact location etc to meet up. As a guide he was very knowledgeable, informative and humorous., giving a diverse and interesting tour about Belfast’s complete history from conception to current day. As it happened there was only the two of us on this particular tour but usually having six maximum makes the tour very personal. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and wouldn’t hesitate in recommending to everyone. Book it you won’t be disappointed.