The 10 Best Two-Hour Tours in Northern Ireland

1.2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117Our pick

Spend two hours in a private black taxi with a Belfast guide such as Harry, Sean, Danny, Brendan, David, Tommy, or Joe. Visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bombay Street, Clonard Monastery, the International Mural Wall, and a peace wall. Expect personal stories, political context, photo stops, and time for questions.

“Sean was very knowledgeable about the history and politics involved in the wall . He was very friendly and took his time explaining.”

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2.2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $101Best value

Spend about two hours in a private black taxi with a local guide such as Ricky, Sean, Brendan, or Kevin. Visit Shankill Road, the Peace Walls, Falls Road, and the Bobby Sands mural while hearing clear explanations and personal stories about Belfast’s Troubles. Hotel pickup is offered in central Belfast.

“Kevin was knowledgeable and informative. We enjoyed our time with him very much. I would highly recommend this experience for anyone visiting Belfast who wants to learn about the history.”

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3.World Famous Belfast City Centre Black Cab/Taxi Tour 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 177 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $111

Ride through Belfast with a local guide in a private black cab, stopping at Divis, the Falls and Shankill roads, murals, Clonard Monastery, the old jail site, and the Peace Wall. Guides including Ricky, Brendan, Patrick, Kevin, and John share personal experience of The Troubles. Pickup and drop-off are offered.

“Jim was very patient with all our questions! His knowledge was amazing of international politics in the outcome of the troubles and the atrocities that continue today!”

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4.Original Private Belfast Troubles and Peace Cab/Taxi Tour 2 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $122

Spend about two hours in a private Belfast black taxi with a local driver-guide such as Ricky, John, Brennan, or Brendan. Visit the Falls and Shankill roads, Bobby Sands mural, peace walls, Bombay Street, and international murals. Central hotel pickup is included within 1 km of City Hall, with extra pickup fees paid in cash.

“Brendan gave a well balanced history of Ireland's struggle. He was real, having lived through the troubles , he was able to share his first hand experience. He gave us an excellent perspective of both sides of the conflict. even though he was a member of the IRA. His personal goal is for peace. We would not hesitate to recommend him a an excellent tour guide for Black Taxi Tours.”

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5.Original Drivers Belfast Taxi/Cab Tour 2 hour private adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $124

Ride through Belfast in a private black taxi with a local guide such as Davy or Brendan. In two hours, you’ll visit Shankill Road, Divis, the peace walls, Clonard Monastery, international murals, and the Bobby Sands mural, with time for photos and personal stories about the Troubles.

“Our driver Brendan was very knowledgeable. He gave us a good concise history of the politics of the area. Brendan even made it interesting to my teen. She learned a lot about the history of the troubles. I highly recommend Brendan and this tour!!!”

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6.Award Winning Private 2 Hour Belfast Political Black Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend two hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Belfast’s Falls and Shankill roads, political murals, Peace Wall, Bobby Sands mural, and Clonard Monastery. Guides such as Sean Mc share personal memories of the Troubles. City-center pickup is free within 1 kilometer of Belfast City Hall.

“Sean Mc was an outstanding tour guide. We learned so much from him, and benefited deeply from hearing from someone with first-hand experience.”

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7.Award Winning Express 2 Hours Belfast Black Taxi/Cab tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $109

Ride through Belfast with a local guide in a private black cab, stopping at Shankill Road, Divis Street, the Bobby Sands mural, the Peace Wall, and Clonard Monastery. You’ll hear about the Troubles, local transport networks, murals, and the peace process, with hotel pickup included within 1 km of Belfast City Hall.

“It was a somber and informative tour. I had a passing knowledge of the stife between the Protestants and Catholics, so it was good learning more about the subject. Our tour guide was also able to speak from his own direct experience from the Troubles. The guide and tour company were very flexible with their scheduling. I definitely recommend the tour.”

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8.2 Hours Republican & Loyalist Mural Black Taxi Tour from Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend two hours touring Belfast’s Republican and Loyalist districts by black taxi, with stops at the International Mural Wall, Bobby Sands mural, Falls Road, Clonard Monastery, Shankill Road, and the Peace Wall. Guides such as Ricki, Jim, Brendan, Jarrod, and David explain the conflict through local experience and personal stories.

“First things first, this booking was so easy to work with. We booked for 3:00pm because our bus was getting in at 2:15pm and I wanted to put a buffer in in case we were late. We ended up being on time and got to the meeting spot early, so I told the company so they knew where we were, and they were able to move the time of the tour up 15 minutes. Then they were able to drop us off at the train station afterwards since we were taking a train to Dublin after the tour. Great service. The tour itself was also fascinating. Jim, our guide, was…”

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9.World Famous Private Belfast Troubles Taxi Cab Tour 2 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $121

Spend two hours in a private Belfast black cab with a local guide such as Brendan, Gerard, or Sean. Visit Bobby Sands’ mural, Shankill Road, Divis, Falls Road, the International Mural Wall, and the Peace Wall. Expect personal stories, photographs, and a clear look at both republican and loyalist communities.

“Really informative tour & host, Brendan, was absolutely fantastic & a real gentleman! Highly recommended!”

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10.2 Hour Terror and Mural History Belfast taxi Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $190

Ride through Belfast with an English-speaking guide who connects the Peace Walls and major murals to the Troubles, from Divis and Bobby Sands to Clonard and Shankill Road. The two-hour taxi tour includes pickup near Belfast City Hall, parking, and stops on both sides of the city’s divided past. A guide with personal Troubles experience may add rare first-hand insight.

“By far the best tour I’ve been on in the UK. Very informative and will help me write an important paper about it. My guide was actually shot during the Troubles, gave an equal and balanced view of both sides of the conflict, and showed me and talked to me about a lot of things the UK government doesn’t want the general international community to know. This is an essential tour for those who respect history or are involved in modern politics.”

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