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The Troubles and iconic award winning taxi 2hr private cab tour

32 Reviews 4.88 out of 5 stars Based on 32 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 97% of reviewers | Belfast, Northern Ireland
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2 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Overview

IN-DEPTH 2 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY TOUR 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 often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.

What's Included

  • Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
  • Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
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HiSorry 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

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Bobby Sands Mural

Falls road Belfast the heart of Republicanism and the birth place of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. You guide will give you a full detailed account off history from a Republican point of view and you will be able to get a photo of the worlds most famous mural Bobby sands.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Divis

Divis flats is the start of the Falls road and welcome mural depicting everyone is welcome. You guide will explain about the British having the army base on the top 3 floors and using people as human sheilds and explain the burning of Falls road 1969 by loyalist and 800 years of Irish history
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clonard Monastery

Clonard monastery is iconic with the people of west Belfast. This is the heart of the Catholic faith for many and hosted the secret peace talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shankill Road

The heart of the loyalist community and birth place of the UVF /UDA dating back to 455AD. Your guide will tell you in detail about the murals painted by locals on family homes. 800 years of British history will be told in detail and how people still our loyal to the British crown.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Crumlin Road Gaol

Built in the 1800s and housed most of the notorious political prisoners.It also was a hanging jail right to the 60s. With a tunnel under the road leading to Crumlin road court house.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

International Mural Wall Divis Street

The international wall has over 40 murals that change monthly and depict different conflict or a pressed people around the world that haven’t got a voice. Palestine,Kurdish Cuban to name a few that the Republican communities support
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Peace Wall

These massive wall where built 1969 to keep the peace and remain to the present day. With over 30 through the city you have a opportunity to write you name on this wall.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Falls Road Library

Bobby Sands IRA volunteer MP mural on the side of Sinn Fein head quarters and opposite the former blacken tans base The Falls Library.Your guide will give you a in-depth history of the 1981 hunger strike,
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shankill Graveyard

The upper and lower Shankill road have murals depicting the protestant people loyalty to the British crown.You will have a opportunity to get photos of these murals.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Troubles and iconic award winning taxi 2hr private cab tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
  • Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

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