Political Mural Tour: Belfast's Troubled History

Discover the political history and murals of Belfast on a 3-hour Black Taxi Tour. Learn about the city’s unique past and explore the iconic IRA and UVF murals that depict the history and political views of both traditions. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Divis - The Divis Flats mark the beginning of the infamous Falls Road, where the 1966 riots occurred, leading to The Troubles. The British Army occupied this area until 2007.
  • International Mural Wall Divis Street - This renowned wall features over 60 murals that evolve with global events, highlighting figures like Nelson Mandela and issues in…
What's Included
  • Pickup from central Belfast city (1 km radius from City Hall)
What's Not Included
  • Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
Additional Information

COMPREHENSIVE 3 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY WALK Every city has its markets and café scene, but Belfast distinguishes itself with its unique history, emerging after three decades of strife. Your tour guides are the original cab drivers who navigated their communities through the gunfire and bombings during THE TROUBLES, risking their lives each time…

Location
Belfast
We offer a free pick up point which would be Belfast city hall front gates beside information board. Any location can be pick up from as long its only 1km from Belfast city hall which is the centre of Belfast.ALL OTHER LOCATIONS WILL HAVE A CASH SURCHARGE ON THE DAY EXAMPLE ALL CRUISESHIPS £30
Cancellation Policy

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

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Siavashg2021
Aug 10, 2025
Thank you Pat! - What a gentleman Pat is and a beautiful tour! He really put emotion in and questions you to make sure you understand as he cares about the history and your experience.
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Lisa_h
Jul 16, 2025
Black cab tour with Jim - Brilliant experience and Jim was very knowledgeable and took the time to tell us everything and more, the history around Belfast is fascinating and interesting. Jim was the perfect guide and would definitely recommend him
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H9833cqjoshc
Jun 25, 2025
Exciting - Very informative and everything was explained in great detail and took us to places that you wouldn’t normally see by yourself
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Ruben_a
Apr 8, 2025
Great tour - Our guide was an accomplished historian who, almost 2 hours gave us the background context and a nuanced review of the current socio-political situation in NII
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N1176uhannk
Mar 23, 2024
Brilliant tour! - Great tour, would definitely recommend! We had lots of questions and our tour guide Gerry was very knowledgeable! (And cracked a few jokes along the way lol). Would love to visit again and do another tour:-)
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77keeganm
Oct 13, 2022
Excellent - Brenden was an amazing guide. He made me and my friends feel very comfortable, answered all our questions, and gave a very enlightening and balanced view of the troubles. Perhaps the best tour any of us have ever taken!
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Jmcayrshire
Sep 13, 2021
Wonderful! - Our driver Damien was excellent. Funny, witty and had great knowledge of Belfast. Did not initially think of doing a tour - so glad we did! As a wheelchair user I was treated as equal to all other passengers - unusual in this day and age!
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Anikac0724
Sep 6, 2021
Great information about the history of Belfast! - This tour was included with our Wild Rover Tour, so we were touring for about an 1hr 30mins, but we were still able to learn many about the history of Belfast from Pat, who had experienced much of the history. He explained the conflicts within Belfast in the past and drove us around the city as he gave us such information. My family very much enjoyed this tour, and Pat was such a kind and wise guy!
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Leannel898
Jun 15, 2021
Amazing, 10/10, a must-do! - Amazing! Highly recommend doing this tour. Ger was our guide. Some of the insight would give you goosebumps! Very funny man also and could relate to Limerick able to tell us info about worldwide connections to Belfast. Both sides wer told and it was just really enjoyable to hear the history of our beautiful country ❤
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John_m
Sep 24, 2022
A Moving Insightful Tour - In depth experience of the “Troubles” Wonderful murals and depictions of the fight for freedom My guide was a living history book
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From $177
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).