Belfast Mural Tour: Art and History Unveiled

Embark on a 90-minute Belfast Mural Tour and explore the captivating art and history of Belfast. Discover the transformative power of art in healing wounds and building bridges in this extraordinary journey of transformation and renewal.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Divis - Photo opportunity / historical narrative
  • International Mural Wall Divis Street - Photo opportunity / narrative, detailing the stories behind the renowned murals
  • Falls Road - Photo opportunity / narrative
  • Clonard Monastery - Photo opportunity / visit / narrative
  • Peace Wall - Photo opportunity / sign wall / narrative
  • Shankill Road - Photo opportunity / narrative
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Discover the history of the Troubles in Belfast and beyond through a compelling live narrative led by someone who experienced it firsthand. Instead of relying on textbooks, this immersive tour features local guides who share personal stories and insights, bringing the conflict to life in a profoundly human way.
Participants are encouraged to ask…

Location
Leonardo Hotel Belfast - Formerly Jurys Inn
Great Victoria Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Vifik
Nov 4, 2025
Unreservedly Recommended: A Deeply Insightful Tour with Joe - My wife, friends and I recently took the tour which focused on key locations associated with The Troubles and we were truly blown away. This wasn't just a history lesson; it was a firsthand educational and moving experience, all thanks to our incredible host, Joe. Joe was extremely knowledgeable, but what made the tour so unique was the deep, personal insight he offered from growing up in West Belfast, including his own period of imprisonment during the conflict. His unique perspective gave us a rare look into the years of conflict and the complex progress toward peace and reconciliation between the communities since. Despite his background, Joe maintained a remarkably objective approach throughout the entire tour. He balanced his personal accounts with historical facts and, crucially, injected great knowledge and a good bit of humour to navigate what could have been a heavy and difficult topic. The experience was both enjoyable and genuinely moving to hear his firsthand accounts. If you are looking for a deeper understanding of this part of Belfast's history and the journey of its people, we would unreservedly recommend this trip. Joe's storytelling ability and candid nature made this the highlight of our visit.
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G2607gcav
Oct 20, 2025
Friendly and knowledgeable - Joe was fantastic, and a wealth of knowledge which was presented in a personal, unbiased and informative manner. Joe patiently answered any questions we had, and tailored parts of our tour to our specific interests. Highly recommend for anyone wanting to know more about Belfast's political history and the many murals found throughout the city.
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Excursion08678930026
Oct 11, 2025
Once-in-a-lifetime tour - Joe was spectacular!! He has a fantastic way of bringing Belfast’s political history to life with his deep knowledge and great sense of humor. It was a once-in-a-lifetime tour.
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Kctravels33
Oct 11, 2025
Just what we had hoped for! - Great experience! Like going with an old friend. Joe individualized our trip and shared his extensive knowledge and stories. We loved every bit of it!
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Macewan15
Oct 8, 2025
Informative and unbiased - Joe was excellent and informative. Even if you think you know about the murals and troubles there is still so much more to learn. Unbiased tour of both sides. If you want to know the gritty truth this tour is worth booking.
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Vmb3244rt
Oct 8, 2025
Take this tour - it will be one of the most important things you do - The most thought provoking and educational experience in our travels. This is no boring scripted tour. Jake, a Belfast native is knowledgeable and passionate guide. We heard the history through Jake's experience and got real perspective into what the people have gone through - and what shapes them still today. Did you know there are still gates locked at night? Or that each neighborhood has a memorial to victims of The Troubles? We did not. The tour was by comfortable van and Jake stopped often so we could take pictures. We had some meet up issues due to a marathon that day but Jake was flexible and we met elsewhere later. If you are travelling to the island of Ireland - do not miss Northern Ireland and Belfast. Take the the tour and understand the country better. Belfast is a vibrant city and well worth visiting.
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Benbu8918nw
Sep 16, 2025
Great historical, intimate tour! - Joe was fantastic! Impressive tour, very intimate for good conversations. The tour was just over 90 minutes and informative for less than knowledgeable tourists.
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Lovestravel55
Sep 16, 2025
Black Cab Tour with Joe - We were a family of four, all adults, and very interested in this tour. We believed we’d get a true perspective from a local, and we were NOT disappointed. Joe was our guide and he shared some very detailed and personal stories of his life growing up in Belfast neighborhood during the troubles. He mixed these stories with so much history, and we really left with a greater understanding of where Belfast has been, where it is now in regards to resolution, and where it may go, if mental barriers are allowed to break down. Can’t recommend Joe enough. He’s great!
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538theresee
Sep 12, 2025
Joe was such an amazing tour guide. we couldnt have asked for a better experience! - Joe was absolutely amazing and so knowledgeable. He gave us a unforgettable tour and we really appreciated his stories. would highly recommend.
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Clarecp3442xf
Sep 8, 2025
Amazing experience - Joe was absolutely incredible. He was knowledgeable an amazing story teller. We had an overall great experience. Worth every penny
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From $55
up to 12 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).