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Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tour Political Murals & Peace Wall 2 Hr
(69) Reviews
Belfast
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Experience the history of the Troubles told by a local guide who seen the war through his own eyes.Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.
Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They were used as a tool to exhibit the histor...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
free Belfast city center pick 1km from Belfast city hall
Train,Airports and Cruise ship and air b&b pick up surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only
Pick up from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports
Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tour Political Murals & Peace Wall 2 Hr
(69) Reviews
Belfast
About
Experience the history of the Troubles told by a local guide who seen the war through his own eyes.Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.
Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They were used as a tool to exhibit the histor...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
free Belfast city center pick 1km from Belfast city hall
Train,Airports and Cruise ship and air b&b pick up surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only
Pick up from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports
Itinerary
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Divis
Falls road Divis Flats occupied by the British Army 2007 top 3 floors also a visit to the World Famous Murals at the International Wall to learn all about the conflict. Ample photo opportunities-Learn about Belfast's Dark History! Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its street art on this intimate street art tour. See colorful murals created by both Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation!
15 minutes
2
Peace Wall
A tour and history on the Peace Wall which still divides Belfast to this very day. Write your Name and a Message of Hope on the Wall, other notable signatories include US President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama
The radius of over 40 peacewalls like a chessboard throughout the city stretches 20 mile.
15 minutes
3
Clonard Monastery
See the beautiful Clonard Monastery and where it is situated in the middle of the Falls road and unbelievable architecture built by local craftmen and ltalians.
10 minutes
4
Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden
A visit to Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden. You will learn a lot of history and how the conflict began in 1969, Address: Bombay Street, Clonard. Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970. Commissioned by: Greater Clonard Ex-Prisoners' Association. Date unveiled: 20 August 2000 Notes: Plaques in memory of all Republican prisoners from the area who have died since 1916 were unveiled on 11 March 2001. Annual commemorative march held around 11th March.
Read more about Official World Famous Belfast Taxi Tour ™ - https://www.viator.com/tours/Belfast/Belfast-Conflict-Private-Tour/d738-102681P16?mcid=56757
10 minutes
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International Mural Wall Divis Street
book, The Belfast Mural Guide estimated that, in Belfast, there were approximately 300 quality murals on display, with many more in varying degrees of age and decay. Murals commemorate, cate and display aspects of culture and history. The themes of murals often reflect what is important to a particular community.
10 minutes
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Belfast
Saint Peters cathedral outstanging craftmenship built in the 1800s and where the famous Republican song was wrote by the catholic priest.
7
Bobby Sands Mural
If you ever read or watch anything about The Troubles or conflict The Falls road is mentioned the birth place or the Provisional Irish Republican Army and the heart of Republicanism.You guide will explain irish history dating back 900 years to the peace progress.
15 minutes
8
Crumlin Road Gaol
Best oldest jail and it housed most of the famous prisoner and had several successful over the years.Plus it was a hanging gaol right into the 1960s.
9
Shankill Road
This is the heart of loyalism The Shankill road dates by over 500 years and is the birth place of the UVF and UFF your guide will explain British history of the protest people and their fight against Republicanism.
15 minutes
10
Shankill Graveyard
Along the Shankill road you will have a chance to take photos of these amazing works of art painted by locals to depict their support of the crown.
