2 Hours Republican & Loyalist Mural Black Taxi Tour from Belfast
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
What To Expect
International Mural Wall Divis Street
The Belfast International Mural Wall features an impressive collection of murals that depict the turbulent history, political aspirations, and cultural heritage of North of Ireland. You will find world murals such as Palestine/ANC/Cuba/Republican hand painted by local artist. The wall consist of about 40 different murals that change with world news.
Bobby Sands Mural
The Bobby Sands Mural in Belfast is a powerful and iconic representation of the legacy of Bobby Sands IRA volunteer ,Hunger striker ,MP an influential figure in the history of Irish Republicanism. This mural is a poignant symbol of the struggle for rights and freedom.
Options
2 Hours Republican & Loyalist Mural Black Taxi Tour from Belfast
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
Pickup from airports, train stations and cruise ship ports (40 GBP per group)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Black Taxi Tour with John
spencerkQ7029ST,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, John, was courteous, professional and very knowledgeable. He really shed a bright light on a difficult subject. We highly recommend him. Thanks John, Nancy and Spence
Cultural and historical essential
GrandTour50134310237,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Driver Stephen was so well informed, great personality. Gave a detailed non partisan history and was so interesting to discuss political and cultural issues with. Smart cab, prompt pickup from hotel. Great experience.
Black Taxi Tour
sarahsZ3885KP,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a 2 hour tour with Ricky. He was amazing! Really friendly and very knowledgeable! We had opportunities to stop and look at different murals and signed our names on the peace wall. Ricky answered any questions we had and we all really enjoyed, a very informative and moving, experience
Customer service, Refund
MRCNebraska,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hassle free refund! Excellent customer service response. We will reschedule on our next trip for sure.
Informative, interesting, and unbiased tour with Stephen, a Belfast native
mamakaps,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was enthusiastic and informative. He covered all the bases. Took us all around Belfast and gave us an unbiased account of the history. He made sure we had enough time to get pictures and answered all of our questions. Good safe driver, clean car. Native to Belfast so he has a lot of personal experience as well. Don’t miss this informative and interesting tour.
Stephen was a real historian who gave a very unbiased and professional Tour explaining the troubles
randyreid123,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was our guide and he was absolutely excellent. He would pull over the taxi and explain in detail what had happened in certain buildings. He even had color photographs to show us. It’s probably one of the best tours I’ve had in my life.
2 hour Peace and Wall Mural tour
V4444RBstephaniem,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the 2 hour Wall Mural and Peace tour this morning with Brendan. He was so knowledgeable and informative and very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone who comes to Belfast.
Highly recommend
ANNEG962,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Our driver Stevie was very informative and professional. Gave us great information and very friendly.
Amazing Belfast experience
natec777,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brendan was an amazing guide and brought a new level and understanding to a history I thought I knew. An amazing experience overall and a great way to understand the multi layered Belfast.
Excellent tour - We will talk about it for years to come
923shand,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our driver was Ricky. We thought this tour was fantastic - everyone coming to Belfast should do this tour. We are from Australia and it was a real eye opener and something we will talk about for years to come. Excellent knowledge and gave us a different prospective to what we had heard growing up.
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