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

“Extremely good value for money! I learnt so much from a really knowledgable and enthusiastic guide. Lovely way to view parts of the city and I would highly recommend! Thank you Miley for a lovely morning :)”

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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

“The tour around Belfast was excellent. The guide was brilliant and provided an informative account of Belfast history. I recommend this trip to anyone visiting Belfast.”

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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

“Colin was our guide today and he was great fun, and very well versed in the history of the locations visited, as well as the history of greater Northern Ireland, Ireland and the UK. I highly recommend you book this tour.”

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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

“Our guide Marti is a walking talking encyclopedia of the past & present history of Belfast. He will immerse you in the history of Belfast from the Vikings, through the potato famine & in to the various attempts of English rule. The recent history is…”

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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

“Food was excellent and guide was friendly and knowledgeable. A few minutes late due to conflicting instructions. We were looking for a guide with a purple umbrella as stated in Viator. However guide had an orange umbrella and we didnt know it was our group.…”

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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 really enjoyed our walking tour, Marti is a great guide! He explained the history behind the troubles at the start of the walk giving us a good insight into more recent events. We felt that he gave a very balanced view and was keen…”

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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

“Marty had an immense knowledge of the history of Belfast and the key tourist sites. More impressive was his knowledge of the contemporary Belfast. He took us to the back streets and lanes highlighting modern art, culture, community welfare and sustainability projects. We learnt so…”

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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

“Loved our tour with Martin and couldn’t have gotten a more knowledgeable and friendly guide! Very informative and full of fascinating information about the history of Belfast and Northern Ireland. 10/10 would recommend!”

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12.Belfast Walking Tour with a Local History & Craic

Discover Belfast through a lively, local-led walking tour that blends history, humor, and authentic stories — perfect for first-timers and curious travelers alike.

★ 4.9

“Corey is a natural storyteller and recounts the story of Belfast with lots of humorous anecdotes. We were a small group of 4 which greatly added to the fun.”

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14.Belfast: Guided Food Walking Tour with Street Art and Pubs

Discover Belfast's food, street art, and pubs on a guided 3-hour walking tour, sampling local dishes, drinks, and culture with expert guides.

★ 4.8

“Fantastic! Nicky, our guide for this adventure, was amazing! She is very friendly, energetic, efficient and knowledgeable…everything it takes to be a perfect guide! The food was delicious! If you’re coming to Belfast, definitely do this tour!”

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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

“Marti was very friendly and did an excellent tour of Belfast! He asked us what our particular interests were and then proceeded to tailor the tour to cover political history and architecture - Would definitely recommend this tour!”

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