The 8 Best Walking Tours in Belfast

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.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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3.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk central Belfast with a local guide such as Mark, Chris, Jim, Paul, or Colin. Over three hours, you’ll see City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast Entries, the Big Fish, Titanic Memorial Garden, and more while learning about the city’s politics, music, art, and shipbuilding. Headsets help you hear clearly outdoors.

“The history of Belfast from ancient times right up to now including some information on the troubles.”

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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.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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6.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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7.The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $27Best value

Join local guide Martin for a 2-hour-45-minute to 3-hour walk through central Belfast. You’ll see City Hall, the Ancient Entries, St Mary’s, Kelly’s Cellars, the Linen Quarter, the Crown, and the Europa Hotel while learning how Belfast grew and how its divided past shaped the city today.

“Martin was very informative with many small details that we would never have noticed without his knowledge. Glad we took this tour.”

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8.Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Walk Belfast’s waterfront from the Albert Memorial Clock to Titanic Hotel Belfast in about two hours. Your English-speaking guide, including Steven on some departures, connects the Big Fish, SS Nomadic, Titanic Belfast, and the original slipways. Expect a small-group outing, outdoor commentary, and no interior visits to the main attractions.

“Had a great tour with Steven. We learned alot of history about the area and the titanic. We would recommend it”

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