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Best of Belfast with Political Murals with Hometown Tours
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Belfast
About
Experience Belfast’s top sights in comfort on this guided driving tour. Visit Queen’s University, the political murals, Parliament Buildings, and the Titanic Quarter. Includes short, guided walks at key stops, blending history, architecture, and culture for a perfect introduction to this amazing city’s past, present and future.
Highlights
4 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Entry to attractions
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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Specialized infant seats are available
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Marvel at 1906 beautiful City Hall and hear about is political rallies and its role during the establishment of the state of Northern Ireland, the statues and visit the Titanic Memorial Garden.
15 minutes
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Titanic Belfast
Visit the world famous Slipways where the Titanic was built. Hear how the largest ship in 1912 was built, the reason for its sinking, the rescues and the passengers on board. We visit the Titanic Hotel, the renovated offices of Harland and Wolff now a wonderful heritage museum.
15 minutes
3
Parliament Buildings
This stunning hilltop building opened in 1932 and commands wonderful views across Belfast and is home to the NI Government. A wonderful setting to hear more about the formation of Northern Ireland as a state. Hear why the building was painted black during World War 2 and take a photo as we drive the 1 mile tree-lined driveway.
15 minutes
4
Bobby Sands Mural
Drive the Falls and Shankhill Roads and see the political murals and the peace walls separating Protestant and Catholic communities. Understand the fascinating events of the decade that led to the partition of Ireland in 1921 and the resulting civil war that ran from 1969 to 1998 (the Troubles). Hear a balanced commentary about the street by street conflict between the IRA, the loyalist paramilitary groups and the British Army. Photo opportunities.
1 hour
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Queen's University
This stunning red brick building opened by Queen Victoria in 1849 has lovely grounds. Hear the role it played during the Peace Process. The University is beside the Botanic Gardens.
10 minutes
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Botanic Gardens
Visit the Botanic Gardens with the beautiful glass Palm House always full of colour and the spectacular colourful flower beds on show during sprig and summer.
10 minutes
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Albert Memorial Clock Tower
This leaning clock of Belfast stands at the point where Belfast was formed and learnt how the small riverside village got its name from the Gaelic Beal Feirste.
10 minutes
8
Big Fish
Get up close to the Big Fish sculpture and hear the story of the regeneration of the River Lagan from a working river with sail boats and coal yards and now hear about the modern clean river along the Maritime Mile now one of Europes major waterfront developments. Keep an eye out for Sammy the Seal.
10 minutes
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The Belfast Entries
Visit the exact spot where Belfast got it's name Beal Feirste and learn about the very early residents of this town and the hidden River Farsett
10 minutes
Best of Belfast with Political Murals with Hometown Tours
(11) Reviews
Belfast
About
Experience Belfast’s top sights in comfort on this guided driving tour. Visit Queen’s University, the political murals, Parliament Buildings, and the Titanic Quarter. Includes short, guided walks at key stops, blending history, architecture, and culture for a perfect introduction to this amazing city’s past, present and future.