Belfast Tour: The Troubles' Personal Stories

Explore Belfast’s past with local guides. Hear personal stories, see poignant murals, and walk the Peace Wall. Book your tour now.

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Divis - Once the tallest building in Belfast, it housed a British Army observation post on its roof and was the site of the first two deaths when the Troubles began in August 1969.
  • International Mural Wall Divis Street - A stunning collection of murals depicting local events and international conflicts, both past and present.
  • **Garden of…
What's Included
  • Local certified guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the heart of Belfast’s turbulent history. During the era known as ‘The Troubles,’ bombings, shootings, and murders became a daily reality, affecting everyone in the city. This tour shares the stories of those who perished and those who survived, offering a unique and personal perspective not found in history books. Our tours are led by local…

Location
Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm
Divis Street
Meet Infront of the Gold Coloured building
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Freedom47776109981
Nov 14, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. Barbara very knowledgeable and passionate about what happened in the summer of 1969 before and after. We all enjoyed the narratives and stories especially my cousins from the US who found it fascinating. Recommended.
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Cynthia_m
Oct 29, 2025
Intimate, Up-Close Experience - Very informative tour with local guide who lived through the Troubles. Walked Falls Road and surrounding areas and learned about the history of the troubles, key players and the nationalist point of view. Highly recommend this walking tour for an intimate up-close experience. Ends with a visit to the Republic Museum which is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Nationalist movement in Northern Ireland.
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Abbieh494
Oct 26, 2025
Truly incredible - A truly moving experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Going to the different areas and learning about the troubles from someone who lived through them completely changed my understanding of the city. I recommend everyone going to Belfast take this tour.
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Alessandrage2195qe
Oct 18, 2025
Best walking tour in Belfast! - Barbara, the guide, was really great! I understood everything she said even if I'm italian, she's very affable, and I learnt a lot about recent northern Ireland history. I was even moved to tears a couple of times... I reccomend it!
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Anonimo
Oct 18, 2025
The best walking tour - The best walking tour I ever did, Barbara was an amazing guide and we saw a part of the city, that we could've easily skip. It's a MUST if you're going to see everything in Belfast.
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6rosemary
Oct 15, 2025
Interesting and captivating ! - We highly recommend this tour. Barbara brings a personal and vivid experience to the Troubles as a local resident of Falls Road. Interesting and captivating … Four Canadians
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C8997bcchristinec
Sep 25, 2025
Highly recommend! - Read any other review here and you see Barbara was simply fantastic. Doing a tour with someone who has real lived experience from day one of The Troubles was incredible. Highly recommend! And you can grab lunch right after at The Little Mill right next door to the museum…you’ll be hungry!
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Johncx8280zm
Sep 25, 2025
John - Would highly recommend and if you are lucky enough to get Barbara as a guide, her wealth of knowledge and experiences made the tour all the more memorable.
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987jacquiem
Sep 13, 2025
Excellent - Barbara was amazing- her personal memories were open and honest and provided a deep understanding of the trauma of the ‘troubles’. Always delivered with a sense of humour and humanity.
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M4370aonatalier
Sep 13, 2025
Fantastic tour - highly recommend - Fantastic tour. Barbara was brilliant, relaying the history of the Troubles in a very friendly and informative way. Growing up in the area, Barbara openly discussed her personal experiences and other reported incidents of the Troubles. We walked through the Falls area, saw the peace walls, murals and remembrance garden. All of this brought to life with photos and first hand stories. Highly recommend.
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From $22
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).