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The 15 Best Mural & Peace Wall Tours in Belfast

26 tours  ·  from $34 a head

The gable walls are public and free to look at; the guide is what you are paying for. These 15 cover the Falls, the Shankill and the peace line on foot or by cab, with durations and prices, and a note on which ones take questions.

A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - City Hall sets the historical frame
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A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

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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Belfast's Political Mural Taxi Tour - Crossing the Peace Gates to the Peace Wall
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Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

2.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,180 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Travel by private taxi through Belfast’s Falls and Shankill districts with a certified local guide. Visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, and key Loyalist murals. Guides such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, Michael, and Pat explain the Troubles with personal stories and a balanced approach.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our taxi tour with Jimmy. He was so knowledgeable and gave us a true and honest explanation of Belfast's history. Communication with Jackie was also great. Would thoroughly recommend!”

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Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges - City Hall gives you the wider frame
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Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

3.Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 853 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $33Best value

Walk Belfast with a local guide such as Arthur McGee or Steve, tracing the Troubles through murals, Peace Walls, former divisions, and personal stories. The three-hour route also includes City Hall, the Big Fish, Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Entries, Albert Clock, and First Presbyterian Church. Expect graphic material, serious history, humor, and plenty of walking.

“Guide Arthur was brilliant. Straightforward and never without words. The three-hours tour was worthy.”

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Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour - Shankill Road and the loyalist perspective
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Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour

4.Famous 1.5 hour Belfast Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 477 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Ride through Belfast with a private guide and explore Divis, the International Mural Wall, Bobby Sands’ mural, Clonard Monastery, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Guides such as Joe, John, Jackie, Kieran, and Billy have led tours, often adding personal experience of The Troubles to the history and politics behind the murals.

“This was a great day and very informative. Would recommend this trip.”

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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour - Starting at Divis Tower and entering the Falls
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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

5.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend three hours walking from Divis Tower through the Falls and Shankill districts with local guides who explain the Troubles from Republican and Loyalist viewpoints. You’ll see Bobby Sands’ mural, memorial gardens, bomb sites, and the peace wall. Guides such as Paul, Ian, Jack, and Mark have shared personal accounts, though names may vary.

“A thought provoking insight into "the troubles" and their legacy in the current day. The first part of the tour was around Falls Road, where our guide, Jack, aimed to justify his Republican views. Whilst being fascinated by what he had to say, it was hard to accept how much he hated us English because of historical events! such views could never be a reason for what happened in the second part of the twentieth century! Our Unionist guide, Mark, took us along Shankill Road. He focused on how his life had been affected and how childhood friends, both catholic and protestant, had been lost in one way or another.…”

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Belfast Murals Taxi Tour - Divis Tower: a useful first stop
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Belfast Murals Taxi Tour

6.Belfast Murals Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62

Spend 90 minutes with Xplore Belfast Murals in a private, air-conditioned taxi. Visit Divis Tower, the Peace Wall, and murals along Falls Road and Shankill Road while guides such as Jim, Sean, and Brian explain The Troubles with local insight and care.

“Fascinating tour explained perfectly and impartially by Jim who was a superb host. He looked after my 9 year old son and helped him to understand everything. Thoroughly recommended and thought provoking.”

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Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People) - Bobby Sands and the International Wall
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Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People)

7.Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 294 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $51

This one-hour private Belfast tour takes up to seven people through Falls Road, Shankill Road, the Peace Wall, and Clonard Monastery. Local guides such as Colin, Hugh, Pat, Gerard, and Tony explain the Troubles from both sides, using lived experience, murals, and key sites to make the city’s political past easier to understand.

“Tony was awesome! Learned so much and he was a wealth of knowledge! Appreciate him taking us around during a very rainy day.”

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2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls - Shankill Road and the Loyalist story
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2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls

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

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

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 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour - Shankill Road and the Loyalist murals
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2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour

9.2 hours Belfast Original Drivers The Troubles Black Taxi Tour

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

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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Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast - The Peace Wall, where history becomes personal
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Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

10.Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a local guide such as Sean, Brian, or Brendan, stopping at Belfast’s Peace Wall, Shankill Road, the Bobby Sands mural, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Expect thoughtful discussion of The Troubles, time for questions, and a personal view of the city’s divided past. Pickup is available, with a possible extra fee outside central Belfast.

“What an amazing experience! Our guide Thomas was absolutely fantastic! It was great to receive such an education of the history of Belfast”

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Giant's Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges - The Dark Hedges and its Game of Thrones connection
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Giant’s Causeway and Belfast City Murals Tour inc Game of Thrones Dark Hedges

11.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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Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour - Shankill Road and the Loyalist murals
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Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

12.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Join local guide Marti for an adult-only walking tour through Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, Shankill Road, Divis Street, the Peace Wall, and the Republican area of West Belfast. Expect political murals, modern street art, personal stories, and a brisk walk of more than 6 kilometers in a small group of up to eight.

“Marty offers unique tours. He keeps the group small. He is very knowledgeable and will try his best for you to learn as much as you can. For me it was too much information in little time but this is personal because some people prefer it that way. His English accent is clear. Easy to understand. You need to keep pace with him not to miss anything he says. Be aware he doesn’t use a microphone like other guides do. He walks fast. Think if you would also be able to walk fast. We walked a bit more than 6km in 3h. He loves teaching and showing, and will do…”

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Luxury Giants Causeway Tour in Mercedes + FREE Belfast Mural Tour - Ballintoy Harbour brings the coast close
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Luxury Giants Causeway Tour in Mercedes + FREE Belfast Mural Tour

13.Luxury Giants Causeway Tour in Mercedes + FREE Belfast Mural Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 155 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Ride in a private Mercedes from Belfast to the Antrim Coast with a local guide. Cross Carrick-a-Rede, see the Giant’s Causeway, Dark Hedges, Ballintoy Harbour, Dunluce Castle, and more, then finish with Belfast’s Falls and Shankill murals. Cruise passengers can request a Bushmills tasting, time permitting.

“Had the pleasure of a wonderful tour experience with George around the Northern Ireland coast. Walking the rope bridge, seeing castles, stunning scenery, and the heart of Belfast. George knows the rugged history of the people of this town and gives insight you likely don’t know. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Peace Wall Taxi Tour - Shankill Road and the Unionist story
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Peace Wall Taxi Tour

14.Peace Wall Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Join Dan or Danny for a private taxi tour through Belfast’s divided neighborhoods. You’ll see the Bobby Sands mural, Shankill Road, both sides of the Peace Wall, and Crumlin Road Gaol while hearing personal stories and Irish Nationalist and British Unionist perspectives. Pickup and drop-off are flexible within Belfast.

“Danny was very accommodating- offering to take photos for us in the rain. We were given a detailed description of life in Belfast and the history of the region through his eyes and experience.”

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Black Taxi Mural "Tour Like A Local" - Bobby Sands mural and the Falls Road, about 40 minutes
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Black Taxi Mural “Tour Like A Local”

15.Black Taxi Mural “Tour Like A Local”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $48

Join Hugh Jordan for a 90-minute private black taxi tour of Belfast’s political murals and neighborhoods. Visit the Bobby Sands mural, Falls Road, Divis, the International Wall, Bombay Street, the Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Hugh shares local insight into the Troubles, with central Belfast pickup and drop-off included.

“The one on one conversation with the driver was very informative and he was incredibly friendly. He felt like a teacher and s friend wrapped into one”

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