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Belfast Troubles Black Taxi Tour
4.8
202 Ratings
Belfast
Our company has been established for over 25 years and is unique in that our workforce is composed of 50% Republicans and 50% Loyalists. We have also been featured on travel programs by Rick Steves and Anthony Bourdain.
Our company has been established for over 25 years and is unique in that our workforce is composed of 50% Republicans and 50% Loyalists. We have also been featured on travel programs by Rick Steves and Anthony Bourdain.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Shankill Road - history of the area. We begin in 1690, when King William the 3rd arrived in Ireland to defeat King James the 2nd at the famous Battle Of The Boyne. There will then be an explanation about the recent troubles, which started in 1969 and ended when the peace agreement was signed in 1998.
You will be guided through the heart of Loyalist…
- Shankill Road - history of the area. We begin in 1690, when King William the 3rd arrived in Ireland to defeat King James the 2nd at the famous Battle Of The Boyne. There will then be an explanation about the recent troubles, which started in 1969 and ended when the peace agreement was signed in 1998.
You will be guided through the heart of Loyalist walk around the area, where your guide will explain the loyalist wall murals and what they depict. You will have the opportunity to take your own photographs of the loyalalist murals.
- Peace Wall - The peace walls were designed to separate the Catholic (Republicans) and Protestant (Loyalist) populations. The first ‘peace lines’ were erected, following the outbreak of War also known as the 1969 “The Troubles”.
They were built as temporary structures, meant to last only six months. Due to their effective nature they were built higher, longer and made permanent. Today, the walls are adorned with art and messages of hope from tourists.
- Falls Road - Visit the famous Falls road the birth place of the Provisional IRA was formed. Each section of this road and its political mural will be explained in detail and the reasons it exists.
The next stop is the Sinn Fein press office, which is the site of the the most famous mural in the world Bobby Sands mural. You will hear about the history of the Irish hunger strike in H Blocks Prison in 1981.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
Location
Shankill Road
Shankill Rd,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(202 Ratings)
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I4027kimatthewd
Sep 9, 2025
Very interesting - Gerry is a very knowledgable man who has actually lived during these times and experienced it all there’s no better man to tell you about the history of belfast than him
He gave us a lot of his time and went into loads of detail about the troubles and gave us his personal experiences
Thank you Gerry
Godbless
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Tourist06214655232
Sep 2, 2025
A true understanding - This tour was the highlight of our stay in Belfast.
Ricky our tour guide is a super nice guy whp is informative and very knowledgeable of the troubled times.
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289rossk
Aug 28, 2025
Great tour. - Excellent tour, highly recommend! Great to hear from locals from both sides, very interesting. Definitely recommend it and will be back.
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Gregko3572gr
Aug 28, 2025
A lot of information & sites in a short timeframe - We were shared a lived experience of the worst of The Troubles through 70s,80s with Brendan being our guide who was just sensational. The history and the locations you go are well worth it and explained magnificently by a person who lived through the Troubles.
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Allenbv7314qx
Aug 24, 2025
Authentic Tour - Ricky was an absolute pro. His knowledge was world-class and his lived-experience was extra special and unique. It was truly a memorable time and I could not be more enthusiastic in my praise of the tour
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Yvonnekane
Aug 22, 2025
Highly recommend this comprehensive moving tour - We were a group of six, two from north of Ireland, three Australians and an English person. Brendan provided two hours of excellent information and insight into this complex difficult history and delivered with great passion and understanding. Thoroughly recommend this tour and I’ll probably take the tour again next time we’re home. Needs the two hours.
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Ctinakelly
Aug 20, 2025
AMAZINGLY INFORMATIVE!! - This tour was well worth the money. There were 6 of us, from England Australia and Ireland. The tour was by Brendan a local taxi driver who lived through the conflict and for the full 2 hours he gave us a balanced perspective explaining the context behind each location, it was both emotional and incredibly informative. This tour is a must for anyone interested in understanding the struggles endured and the journey forward Its not just a history lesson but a reminder of the resilience, hope and the importance of dialogue.
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Lauralh9912fe
Aug 16, 2025
A great black cab tour experience w Ricky - Our driver Ricky was an excellent tour guide taking us through West Dublin and a thorough explanation on f the conflict between the Irish and British and the extensive timeline and history. He was very patient with our many questions. Highly recommend Ricky and the
Black cab tours. Thank you Ricky!
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Travelguybos
Aug 14, 2025
Highlight of my time in Belfast - Several friends had strongly recommended this 2-hour tour, so my expectations were fairly high — and it did not disappoint. Wow. This was truly the highlight of my two days in Belfast, and one of my favorite experiences in Ireland.
My cab driver / tour guide Ricky was incredibly knowledgeable about Irish history, not just The Troubles. He provided fascinating insights into the political, national, religious, and socio-economic divide that has defined Northern Ireland. Having grown up in a Catholic/nationalist neighborhood at the center of it all, Ricky shared very personal experiences about loss, violence, and resilience. The drive through the neighborhoods on both sides of the wall/fence brought his narration to life.
I learned SO much on this tour. Don’t miss it.
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Laurenrp4866cy
Aug 8, 2025
No communication - My taxi never showed up. I will be asking for a refund. Nothing else to say and could not get in touch with them. With the amount I paid, I’m a little disappointed that they did not try harder to find me.
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