The 10 Best Belfast City Tours

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

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

Walk from Belfast City Hall to the Beacon of Hope with a local guide, covering the Troubles, bombings, policing, politics, and peace. The flat 1.5-mile route includes the Cathedral Quarter and uses headsets for clear narration. Guides such as James, Anne, Mylie, and Róisín bring personal insight to a difficult subject.

“Róisín was such a wonderful guide. She was very passionate, as she experienced first-hand, a lot of what she covered during the tour. She made you feel the emotions at the time. She helped me, and our group, really envision what was happening back then. She's a fantastic storyteller. The earpiece and radio helped a lot as well. I truly enjoyed Róisín and the tour. I've been on many tours in Europe, and this was high on my favorite list. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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2.Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,188 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $110

Spend 90 minutes with a private English-speaking guide in a traditional black taxi, visiting Shankill, Falls Road, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands mural. Guides such as Paul, Henry, Pat, and Joseph share personal insight into Belfast’s troubled past while keeping the tour balanced and easy to follow.

“Our guide told us about his own childhood during the troubles & how it affected his whole family. He helped us understand what happened. Very informative & moving.”

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3.City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,012 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Best value

See Belfast from an open-top double-decker bus on a 90-minute route linking City Hall, the Titanic Quarter, Queen’s University, Falls Road, Shankill Road, the Peace Wall, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Your one-day or two-day pass includes commentary in six languages, free headphones, and unlimited rides during operating hours.

“Fantastic Tour.With Very Good Commentary.Friendly,Helpful Staff. Well Worth Booking,To See The History and Sights”

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4.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Meet Marti at Belfast City Hall for a small-group walk through the city center. You’ll see the Titanic Memorial Garden, St. George’s Market, Belfast Entries, Victoria Square, the Big Fish, Cathedral Quarter, and St. Anne’s Square while learning about Belfast’s past, present, and hopeful future. Expect local tips, street art, architecture, humor, and plenty of history.

“Marti was very well informed and gave us a great understanding of the background of Belfast. He asked what we were interested in and gave us an interesting and ‘eclectic’ tour the city. He does other tours that are more specially tailored to political or musical interests too. - we’d happily take them up. Would really recommend this tour 👍”

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5.Shore Excursion from Belfast: Including Giants Causeway and Belfast City.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $106

Travel from Belfast port in a small Paddywagon coach to Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle, the Dark Hedges, and Belfast city center. Expect live commentary, Wi-Fi, coastal views, and about eight hours on the road. Guides have included Angelina, Jillian, Eduardo, and Tom, though the exact guide and route can vary.

“We were greeted with a warm smile and cheerful demeanor from Jillian and I just knew it was going to be a good tour! Gorgeous views, breathtaking sights. Our driver Derek got us closer to the sites for great views and photos. A lovely, relaxed day. Enjoyed the tour!”

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6.Giant’s Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 180 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $48

See Belfast’s murals and peace wall, then head north to the Dark Hedges, Bushmills Distillery, Giant’s Causeway, and a viewing point for Carrick-a-Rede. A driver-guide such as Brian, Benn, or Lindsey provides local stories and Belfast history. The six-hour trip is built for cruise passengers, with port pickup and return.

“Our guide was very biased in the Protestant and Christian conflict in Belfast. For example, they said “you can tell them apart by the space between their eyes” and “now we are going into no man’s land.” Despite that it was a great trip to the Dark Hedges and especially the Giant’s Causeway. I recommend paying for the shuttle up and down to the basalt columns from the visitors center. Note that your trip doesn’t include entry to the visitors center.”

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7.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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8.The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Join Belfast native Marti for a 2.5-hour evening walk through the city center. You’ll connect Belfast City Hall, St Mary’s Church, the Belfast Entries, the Lagan waterfront, Beacon of Hope, Cathedral Quarter street art, and the city’s changing identity. Groups are capped at eight, with plenty of local history, food, pub, and cultural tips along the way.

“Our tour with Marti was an evening well spent. His love and knowledge of Belfast was easily seen as he connected lots of information about its past present and future. He connected with us and where we were from and related some insights to our perspective. Marti knew the major landmarks and the ones tucked down a passage. He encouraged us to continue our interests in Belfast with recommendations for books and films. His attention to the teenager in our group was appreciated, talking about the music scene and wall art throughout the city. It was just the tour we needed and learned so much!”

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9.Giant’s Causeway Day Tour and Belfast City Tour 1 Day Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $56

Use your voucher for a one-day Belfast hop-on hop-off bus pass, then take a narrated coach trip along the Antrim Coast. You’ll see Carrickfergus, Carnlough, Cushendun Caves, the Dark Hedges, Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. Guides such as Stuart, Gavin, and Kevin have earned praise for humor and clear commentary.

“We had a great day on this tour. Kevin did an excellent job as driver/guide. He was very punctual and cleat about where we were going and how long we had. The only thing I would change is not eat the buffet for lunch at Dark Hedges. There is a sandwich shop right next door that we didn't know about. The beef stew tasted like Cambells soup. We loved seeing the Giants Causeway. Plenty of time there. Overall it was lovely.”

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10.Luxury Party Bike Tour of Belfast City (Individual Seat)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · from $37

Meet Belfast Party Crew on Royal Avenue for a one-hour private pedal pub ride. You will pedal an open-air party bike past sights such as City Hall and Belfast Cathedral while a guide keeps the group on route and shares local stories. Bring your own drinks, use the USB ports, and expect a moderate physical workout.

“Amazing surprise for my aunties 60th birthday We had the best time and would highly recommend it We also loved the surfboard inside”

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