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Belfast City Hall Walking Tour: Discover Street Art, History and Architecture with Local Guides
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Belfast
Discover the best of Belfast on a walking tour starting at City Hall. Explore street art, history, and architecture with local guides. Uncover hidden gems and gain insider knowledge.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- City Hall - Our guide will meet you at the front gates of Belfast City Hall and your tour will begin with an introduction to the tour and the history of the city.
- St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church - In Bank Square you will discover the history of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and its unique grotto, and the original Belfast Castle which stood nearby.
- Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne - As you walk into the Cathedral Quarter your guide will introduce you to the remarkable history and stories of the United Irishmen and their contributions to our city’s development.
- Cathedral Quarter - As we walk along the historic Hill Street, one of the last cobbled streets in Belfast, we will introduce you to some of the best street art in Belfast along with our recommendations for our finest bars, restaurants and nightspots, together with the story of Punk in Belfast and why it was so important to us in the midst of the Troubles.
- Customs House - The Customs House is one of the finest buildings in the city and was home to ‘Speaker’s Corner’. You will learn some of the stories of the best and worst orators to have stood here, together with the history of one of the oldest pubs in Belfast still standing nearby.
- Big Fish - As you walk along the banks of the river Lagan you can look across to the famous yellow cranes in Harland & Wolff shipyard. It was here that the Titanic was built over 100 years ago. You will also hear the legend behind the stunning public sculpture ‘the Salmon of Knowledge’ and visit our favourite piece of art, the Beacon of Hope, which symbolises the resilience and regeneration of Belfast in recent years.
- Albert Memorial Clock Tower - The Albert Memorial Clock is Belfast’s very own ‘leaning tower’. At this historic spot you will discover the reason for the angle and also learn how Belfast got it’s name. And we’ll show you our most famous footballer’s favourite pub!
- The Belfast Entries - The Belfast Entries are at the heart of the oldest part of the city. Today they have been turned into an amazing outdoor art gallery. Here you will get to explore dozens of pieces of art each with its own story to tell, while hearing about the importance of this area and the people who lived here over the centuries.
- Spirit of Belfast - In the pedestrian precinct at the heart of the city you will discover the meaning behind some of the quirkiest public art in Belfast, together with its alternative name and the centuries-old stories of the historic buildings surrounding it.
- Titanic Memorial Garden - Your tour ends at the Titanic Memorial back at City Hall, where you will hear the story of the most famous ship built here and of some the people who sailed on her, before finishing with tales of some of our most famous citizens (whose statues are to be found in the grounds) and their contributions to our society.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Complimentary headsets for clear guidance
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Launching from the renowned City Hall, our ‘Best of Belfast’ walking tour is the perfect pathway to discovering Belfast’s history, excellent street art, stunning architecture, intriguing history, and the unique narratives of its inhabitants across time.
Our guides, well-known for their expertise and decorated with awards, are Belfast natives with a passion for sharing the wonders of our city and its hidden facets. You will delve into the stories of the Titanic and the Troubles, though Belfast has a plethora of other tales to share.
Beyond the exploration of Belfast’s history, your guide will point you towards bars, restaurants, and localities that may have otherwise been missed, fortifying your confidence to reach out further and truly maximize your trip’s yield.
Your journey will commence and conclude at the City Hall and the entire circuit spans less than 2 miles with 14 pitstops along the way, ensuring an engagement that will leave you feeling truly bonded with the essence of Belfast!
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Location
Donegall Square North
Departure Point: Front gates of Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast
Start Time: 10.00am
Directions: Your guide will be wearing a black jacket or t-shirt with our logo on the left breast.
Return point: The tour finishes by the Titanic Memorial at Belfast City Hall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Steveb7432
Jul 22, 2024
Really enjoyable walking tour - Fabulous tour , with some great yarns and we've a much clearer view of how N I got itself to were it now is. Not to hear about the 2 Ts (Troubles and Titanic) was marvelous - there is so much more to the story of this land . Thanks DC
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Dolores_n
Jul 13, 2024
Highly recommended! - We were lucky to have 2 amazing guides just for 5 people, Chris and Mark. It felt very private and we really enjoyed. Chris did a brief introduction, Mark followed and at the half of the tour Chris took over. Both are very knowledgeable, answered all questions clearly and were very attentive with all of us. This tour was fun.
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Helenbolton_11
Jul 8, 2024
Best of Belfast Walking Tour - Having previously visited Belfast, we thought that this walking tour would be perfect as we were only in Belfast for the day. We met Stevan in front of the City Hall which was easy to find. We were given head sets which were easy to use. Stevan took us to many really interesting places, including a coffee shop where we bought ourselves refreshments. Stevan was very knowledgeable and the tour was totally captivating from start to finish. As we had been discussing the Titanic during our walk, at the end of the tour Stevan gave a couple of links to films about the building and sinking of the ship. I would rate Stevan 10/10
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R844whjamesg
Jul 6, 2024
Great morning/afternoon - Coming from Belfast, I knew some things already but I learnt much more than what I already knew.
This tour is worth every penny and Steve our tour guide was a gentleman, very fluid and friendly in his communication and always had a well placed joke amongst the knowledge he would convey.
As a local, I can say any tourist considering this will have an honest account of Belfast.
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H7049obsebastiane
Jun 30, 2024
Great guided tour - Steve is a wonderful guide. He took us around Belfast inner city telling the city’s history in an interesting and entertaining way. We found that he gave context to understanding what the deeper issues of the troubles really were. The perspective he had reminded us of the one that we experienced at university studying history. He left us with useful recommendations and a lust to experience the city even more!
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Amar
Jun 25, 2024
Great tour for history buffs - Steve is a great storyteller . He was able to keep us informed and engaged . It was a worthy tour if you want to know about history , the troubles and titanic
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V8094fkmariaf
Jun 23, 2024
From the war heroes to the random acts of kindness. - Steve is an excellent guide. I thoroughly enjoyed the Best of Belfast Waling Tour. It was informative, entertaining and gave a brilliant insight into the Belfast of the past and current events today. I would highly recommend this tour!
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156gerardv
Jun 11, 2024
Great tour, great experience! - Came a weekend to undergo and to learn more about Belfast and my first experience was with DC Tours. Our guide (Steve) was more than knowledgeable, as he was inspiring too. It was a honest tour, meaning that some dark history is a part of it, but much needed to have a better understanding of the city. Tips about where to go for food and a drink, made me do the tour in great part again. So, my first experience in Belfast was immediately a good one. Thank you so much for that!
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430terryj
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent tour - Small group tour (7 people) which was fantastic. Great audio systemthat ensured we could hear Stevan’s very informative, interesting and engaging commentary. Three hours flew by! Helped us to get a better understanding of Belfast and of Irish history.
Thanks Steve 😊
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A5912pesd
Jun 9, 2024
Go on this tour (even if it’s cold and rainy) - Went on the walking tour on a cold and rainy Sunday morning - Chris was chipper and prepared to make sure I had an enjoyable time nonetheless - there was a nice coffee break in the middle to warm up. Chris is a great storyteller and made the highlights and history of Belfast come to life. Loved that he had done his own research and infused extra tidbits of knowledge into the tour.
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