Belfast

15 Best Belfast Walking Tours

The city walks beyond the murals: Victorian pubs with gas lamps, the Cathedral Quarter’s entries and a history of terror tour that earns its title without exploiting it. Belfast’s storytellers are world class because the material demanded it.

1.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

Discover Belfast's recent history on a 2.5-hour walking tour, led by knowledgeable guides, exploring landmarks, stories of The Troubles, and Belfast’s resilience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Wow! James was fab and so knowledgeable on The Troubles. Really good experience and such a friendly guy. Thank you so much.”

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3.Belfast: A History of Terror Walking Tour

Discover Belfast’s troubled past and hopeful future on a 2.5-hour walking tour led by expert guides, exploring historic sites and stories of peace and conflict.

★ 4.9

“Very interesting and informative tour. James our guide was brilliant We had a great day and learned a lot about the troubles. Would highly recommend DC Tours.”

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5.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

Explore Belfast's divided history on this walking tour, visiting murals, peace walls, and hearing personal stories from ex-political prisoners.

★ 4.5

“It was confronting and informative. Two guides led us one from the IRA the other an English Loyalist. Each had a very different view on the conflict.”

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6.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

Discover Belfast’s highlights with this highly-rated 3-hour guided walking tour, offering insights into history, culture, and iconic sights for $30.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgable and passionate about Belfast and its intricate history! He wove stories of triumph and defeat with great skill and made them applicable to current world events and personal experience! This tour is a must!”

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7.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

Discover Belfast's vibrant history, architecture, street art, and local stories on this small-group 3-hour walking tour starting at City Hall and ending in Cathedral Quarter.

★ 5.0

“Guide was awesome. He was very knowledgeable about any question we possibly had about the history of Belfast, which there were a lot of the pace was brisk but not too fast.”

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8.Belfast Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Belfast’s culinary scene with this 2-3 hour walking tour, sampling Irish staples like soda bread, oysters, stew, and local drinks with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Nice tour with a mix of food and history. I would have changed the order of the stops since we started with an Irish coffee and a brownie which I would have preferred at the end. Overall enjoyed the tour and food.”

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9.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

Explore Belfast’s political murals, street art, and Peace Wall with a knowledgeable guide on this 3-hour walking tour for a deep, authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“We had an educating time on our tour. Despite rain we still made it around the entire city learning about the experiences of the communities through their art. Marti placed such an amazing emphasis on peace throughout the tour, and something that impacted us the…”

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10.Eclectic Belfast City Center Walking Tour / Experience.

Discover Belfast's authentic charm with this 2.5-hour guided walking tour. Explore historic sites, street art, and hidden gems with a local expert.

★ 5.0

“Going on a walking tour to introduce the visitor to a city they never been before is always a smart way to start visiting the place. The visitor has a chance to walk on different streets and observe the people, the architecture, the city being…”

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11.The Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

Discover Belfast's history and hidden gems on this small-group walking tour with a friendly local guide, exploring iconic sites and stories for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Thankyou for a very good History Walk of Belfast. Very knowledgeable and thought provoking insight into Historical events of the area A mine of information excellent.”

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13.Belfast: Pub Crawl and Bar Walking Tour with Two Drinks

Explore Belfast’s lively pub scene on a 3.5-hour guided pub crawl featuring live Irish music, local pubs, and two drinks. Perfect for a fun, authentic night out.

★ 4.8

“Eamonn was an incredible guide and we all had a fantastic time!! Very impressed with anyone that can lead a sizable group through pubs on a Saturday night. He made the tour amazing!”

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15.Belfast Eclectic Walking Experience Along The Marti Way

Discover Belfast’s vibrant history, architecture, and local life on this 3-hour eclectic walking tour led by knowledgeable guides, perfect for curious travelers.

★ 4.7

“Excellent tour led by Marti - a true "Local" with a very comprehensive knowledge of his history and a very keen eye to detail on the things that make Belfast "Special" - everything from Street Art - hard to find pubs - abandoned but once…”

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