2-hour Belfast Original Drivers the Troubles Black Taxi Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
We have been est over 25 years and our company is unique as our work force is 50% Republican and 50% loyalist work force and as seen on RICK STEVES and ANTHONY BOURDAIN Travel programme
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Shankill Road
history of the area. We begin in 1690, when King William the 3rd arrived in Ireland to defeat King James the 2nd at the famous Battle Of The Boyne. There will then be an explanation about the recent troubles, which started in 1969 and ended when the peace agreement was signed in 1998. You will be guided through the heart of Loyalist walk around the area, where your guide will explain the loyalist wall murals and what they depict. You will have the opportunity to take your own photographs of the loyalalist murals.
Peace Wall
The peace walls were designed to separate the Catholic (Republicans) and Protestant (Loyalist) populations. The first ‘peace lines’ were erected, following the outbreak of War also known as the 1969 “The Troubles”. They were built as temporary structures, meant to last only six months. Due to their effective nature they were built higher, longer and made permanent. Today, the walls are adorned with art and messages of hope from tourists.
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2-hour Belfast Original Drivers the Troubles Black Taxi Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup within central Belfast radius
Private black cab tour
Stops at key sites
Air-conditioned vehicle
Driver guide sharing history and personal stories of the Troubles
This tour you can ask guide to stop for drinks are snacks British pounds required
Drinks or snacks
Pickup outside central Belfast may incur extra charge
Tips or gratuities
Entry tickets to specific attractions (if any stops require them)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
274 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Disappointing
HagitZ6,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The driver didn’t show up and the company didn’t take proper responsibility or was offering another arrangement. We found a different company that was keen to help and we took a tour with them.
Balanced knowledge of the troubles
julie r,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was excellent. He started off by showing us where a bullet pierced his leg, killed his best friend, wife, and baby. This grabbed our attention. But he didn’t dwell on it. He kept it very objective, illustrating that the violence on both sides was terrible and many innocent people died for a peace that is still very precarious to this day. When I got to sign my name to the peace wall I was move to tears.
Brenden’s tour was...
Jessica G,Jun 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brenden’s tour was informative and exciting! He was lovely, and he definitely knows his history! He answered all of our questions along the way.
Definitely worthwhile tour to gain knowledge and insight into the troubled history of Northern Ireland.
Rica B,Jun 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00George was our guide. Punctual, personally knowledgeable, friendly and respectful. He drove us around in his air conditioned van bringing to life the history of “ the troubles” with stories and personal anecdotes. He answered questions and we learned a lot from his personal insights. Thank you George and I did go ahead and watch the docuseries on Disney “ say nothing” I would highly recommend this tour to any visitor to Belfast.
Brendan was the highlight of our visit to Belfast
Joanne H,Jun 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Me and my dad had the absolute privilege of having Brendan as our black cab tour guide. If I could give a 20 star rating I absolutely would! Brendan was fantastic! My dad is very poorly and going to Belfast was on his bucket list. Brendan went above and beyond to make our tour extra special. His care for my dad was truly heart warming. His knowledge and experiences that he shared with us really helped us have a greater understanding of the hardship and strength of the people of Belfast and their rich yet troubled history. It meant a lot to me to take my dad here and Brendan exceeded my expectation more than I can even explain. He even gave my dad his own personal rosemary beads at the end of the tour and took us to a cathedral to light candles, which I’m pretty sure was an extra special gesture from him. Brendan, I can’t thank you enough for making our trip so special. I can’t put into words how grateful I am. You are a beautiful person. Thank you.
Black cab tour
Lise S,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly and informative guide
Well worth the time to learn the experience of the people of Belfast and Northern Ireland
gaffnut4,Jun 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As young adults in the late 70s and 80s we were aware of the clashes in Northern Ireland but we had no sense of the tremendous impact it head on the people themselves. Our Black Taxi driver shared his lived experience and took us to the neighborhoods on both sides of the “peace” wall. The way of life for the people was violent and traumatic. We felt the weight of it and were glad to know more about the people thanks to our driver’s stories. We will not forget “The Troubles’” and wish future generations a path towards peace.
Not to be missed when in Ireland
Christoph R,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Brilliant tour. Ricky is an amazing host, sharing the past and present of the Troubles as well as his peronal stories and insights.
Avoid
Stephen N,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Our tour was due to begin at 10am and we waited outside the hotel from 9:50am. We were looking out for a black cab (as you might expect from the title). A car (not a black cab) did pull up and a man got out and walked past us (this was already after 10am) but didn't think much more of it as he didn't ask us if we were waiting for the tour. At 10:15am I phoned the company who said they'd locate the guide. I then got quite an angry phone call from the guide who said he'd been waiting in the lobby. When he came out he was very unpleasant and said we should have been in the lobby (there was no instructions to wait in the lobby). When I asked why he didn't think to ask us if we were waiting for the tour when he walked past us and that he arrived late anyway, he got quite aggressive, pulled out cash and gave £40 and cancelled the tour. I tried to give the cash back to him but he refused to take it back. I've since received a partial refund, but I've not received the full amount which I believe I'm entitled to as he was rude and aggressive and cancelled the tour.
Learning from someone who has lived the Troubles.
O173ZCkatec,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Geordie looked after us recently in our guided drive through West Belfast. He had a deep under of the history of the struggles in Northern Ireland. He gave both sides of the story and was so informative. We learned so much and came away with a better understanding of the situation. Definitely recommend it.
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