2 Hours Republican & Loyalist Mural Black Taxi Tour from Belfast
Learn about the history of Belfast and what happened during the 30-year conflict known as “The Troubles” by going on a black taxi tour. Enjoy the rare opportunity to be in a taxi with an original taxi driver who risked their lives and transported communities in their cabs during The Troubles. The tour reveals personal stories you might not find out otherwise, and goes to the Peace Wall and its murals, and a selection of both Loyalist and Republic areas.
Highlights
- ✓Hear personal stories from a taxi driver who worked during The Troubles
- ✓Avoid figuring out public transport and travel in a comfortable black taxi
- ✓See sights associated with The Troubles such as the Peace Wall
- ✓No need to go to a meeting point—pickup from Belfast center is included
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Belfast International Mural Wall features an impressive collection of murals that depict the turbulent history, political aspirations, and cultural heritage of North of Ireland. You will find world murals such as Palestine/ANC/Cuba/Republican hand painted by local artist. The wall consist of about 40 different murals that change with world news.
- ✓The Bobby Sands Mural in Belfast is a powerful and iconic representation of the legacy of Bobby Sands IRA volunteer ,Hunger striker ,MP an influential figure in the history of Irish Republicanism. This mural is a poignant symbol of the struggle for rights and freedom.
- ✓You will stop for a photo outside the Republican remembrance garden and the massive H block hunger strike statue.
- ✓Clonard Monastery played a massive part in the peace process as this is where the political leader meet in secret before they had a frame work for the public.
- ✓UVF-UFF you will have the opportunity to learn about 900 years of British rule in Ireland and how the people from the Shankill fought to remain British. You walk around the Shankill and see the loyalist murals painted on cable walls of houses and you guide will explain about peace and the future of all our children
- ✓The Belfast Peacewalls stretch over 25 km throughout the city and are imposing structures that physically separate communities in Belfast. They serve as a powerful reminder of the city's troubled history and the ongoing process of reconciliation and peace-building. You have a chance to sign your name or write a quote on our own Berlin walls.
- ✓As you walk through the Shankill you will see the old Victorian jail that housed both Loyalist and Republican together over 30 years during The Troubles just guide will go into detail.
What's included
- ✓Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
What's not included
- ✓Pickup from airports, train stations and cruise ship ports (40 GBP per group)
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Hi Sorry we don’t pick up from any cruise ship as it’s several mile outside Belfast city centre. But we can collect you outside Belfast city hall front gates. We offer a free pick up 1km radius from city hall. The cruise ship shuttle bus leaves you outside Visit Belfast which is a cross the street from city hall. Please let us know if you like to be picked up city hall front gates. Thanks Lucy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
2 Hours Republican & Loyalist Mural Black Taxi Tour from Belfast
Learn about the history of Belfast and what happened during the 30-year conflict known as “The Troubles” by going on a black taxi tour. Enjoy the rare opportunity to be in a taxi with an original taxi driver who risked their lives and transported communities in their cabs during The Troubles. The tour reveals personal stories you might not find out otherwise, and goes to the Peace Wall and its murals, and a selection of both Loyalist and Republic areas.
Highlights
- ✓Hear personal stories from a taxi driver who worked during The Troubles
- ✓Avoid figuring out public transport and travel in a comfortable black taxi
- ✓See sights associated with The Troubles such as the Peace Wall
- ✓No need to go to a meeting point—pickup from Belfast center is included
What you'll see & do
- ✓The Belfast International Mural Wall features an impressive collection of murals that depict the turbulent history, political aspirations, and cultural heritage of North of Ireland. You will find world murals such as Palestine/ANC/Cuba/Republican hand painted by local artist. The wall consist of about 40 different murals that change with world news.
- ✓The Bobby Sands Mural in Belfast is a powerful and iconic representation of the legacy of Bobby Sands IRA volunteer ,Hunger striker ,MP an influential figure in the history of Irish Republicanism. This mural is a poignant symbol of the struggle for rights and freedom.
- ✓You will stop for a photo outside the Republican remembrance garden and the massive H block hunger strike statue.
- ✓Clonard Monastery played a massive part in the peace process as this is where the political leader meet in secret before they had a frame work for the public.
- ✓UVF-UFF you will have the opportunity to learn about 900 years of British rule in Ireland and how the people from the Shankill fought to remain British. You walk around the Shankill and see the loyalist murals painted on cable walls of houses and you guide will explain about peace and the future of all our children
- ✓The Belfast Peacewalls stretch over 25 km throughout the city and are imposing structures that physically separate communities in Belfast. They serve as a powerful reminder of the city's troubled history and the ongoing process of reconciliation and peace-building. You have a chance to sign your name or write a quote on our own Berlin walls.
- ✓As you walk through the Shankill you will see the old Victorian jail that housed both Loyalist and Republican together over 30 years during The Troubles just guide will go into detail.
What's included
- ✓Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
What's not included
- ✓Pickup from airports, train stations and cruise ship ports (40 GBP per group)
Good to know
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Hi Sorry we don’t pick up from any cruise ship as it’s several mile outside Belfast city centre. But we can collect you outside Belfast city hall front gates. We offer a free pick up 1km radius from city hall. The cruise ship shuttle bus leaves you outside Visit Belfast which is a cross the street from city hall. Please let us know if you like to be picked up city hall front gates. Thanks Lucy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.