Explore Belfast’s history with a 2-hour black taxi tour. Discover political murals and hear firsthand stories from original drivers who lived through The Troubles.
Explore Belfast’s history with a 2-hour black taxi tour. Discover political murals and hear firsthand stories from original drivers who lived through The Troubles.
- Falls Road - Located in Belfast, Falls Road is known as the heart of Republicanism and the birthplace of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. Your guide will provide a comprehensive history from a Republican perspective, and you’ll have the chance to photograph the world-famous Bobby Sands mural.
- Divis - Divis Flats mark the beginning of…
- Falls Road - Located in Belfast, Falls Road is known as the heart of Republicanism and the birthplace of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. Your guide will provide a comprehensive history from a Republican perspective, and you’ll have the chance to photograph the world-famous Bobby Sands mural.
- Divis - Divis Flats mark the beginning of Falls Road and feature a welcoming mural. Your guide will discuss the British army’s use of the top three floors as a base, the use of civilians as human shields, the burning of Falls Road in 1969 by loyalists, and 800 years of Irish history.
- Clonard Monastery - An iconic site for the people of West Belfast, Clonard Monastery is central to the Catholic faith and was the venue for secret peace talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume.
- Shankill Road - The heart of the loyalist community and the birthplace of the UVF/UDA, dating back to 455 AD. Your guide will detail the murals painted by locals on family homes, 800 years of British history, and the community’s ongoing loyalty to the British crown.
- Crumlin Road Gaol - Built in the 1800s, this jail housed many notorious political prisoners and was a site for hangings until the 1960s. It features a tunnel under the road leading to Crumlin Road Courthouse.
- International Mural Wall Divis Street - This wall features over 40 murals that change monthly, depicting various global conflicts and oppressed peoples, such as those from Palestine, Kurdistan, and Cuba, supported by the Republican community.
- Peace Wall - Erected in 1969 to maintain peace, these massive walls still stand today. With over 30 throughout the city, you have the opportunity to write your name on one of them.
- Falls Road Library - The Bobby Sands IRA volunteer MP mural is located on the side of Sinn Fein headquarters, opposite the former Black and Tans base, Falls Library. Your guide will provide an in-depth history of the 1981 hunger strike.
- Shankill Graveyard - The upper and lower Shankill Road feature murals depicting the Protestant community’s loyalty to the British crown. You’ll have the chance to photograph these murals.
- Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
- Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
- Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
- Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
COMPREHENSIVE 2-HOUR TOUR OF POLITICAL MURALS HISTORY Every metropolis has its retail and café scene, but Belfast has a unique history, emerging from three-decade long conflict. Your tour guides are the original drivers who navigated their communities through the perilous period of THE TROUBLES, risking their lives every time they took their seats in…
COMPREHENSIVE 2-HOUR TOUR OF POLITICAL MURALS HISTORY Every metropolis has its retail and café scene, but Belfast has a unique history, emerging from three-decade long conflict. Your tour guides are the original drivers who navigated their communities through the perilous period of THE TROUBLES, risking their lives every time they took their seats in their black taxis.
Northern Ireland is renowned for the murals adorning nearly every corner of the region. These depictions of IRA, UVF murals frequently make global news headlines or serve as backdrops during interviews. They often portray the history and political beliefs of both sides, acting as a method for demarcating territory. While these wall murals may appear menacing, they have become as much of a tourist magnet as many of Belfast’s conventional attractions and beyond.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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.