A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Over 2 hours and 30 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
Minimum age is 12 years
The tour will take place regardless of the weather. Please check the forecast and dress accordingly
A waterproof jacket is recommended just in case of showers, as is warm clothing during the winter months
Belfast City Center is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved. However, comfortable footwear is advised
What To Expect
Belfast City Hall
In the grounds of Belfast City Hall your guide will introduce you to the tour and also give an introduction to the history of the Troubles. The introduction sets the scene for the rest of the tour, explaining the centuries old relationships between the British and the Irish and how and why the Troubles started in the late 1960s.
Today Belfast's main shopping street may look like any other British or Irish city, but it hides a troubled past. Your guide will explain the story behind a bomb attack on a nightclub here in 1971, the tragic events which followed and the introduction of what became known as the 'Ring Of Steel'.
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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
What‘s Included
n-depth historical commentary
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Local guide
Visits to key historical locations
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,014 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This tour is a must!
S8128WYemmar,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome walking tour. Our guide, Mylie was knowledgeable and insightful, giving us a really educational and thought provoking tour. I cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you DC Tours
History of the Belfast troubles
I207UXbeckyr,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eugene had a wonderful continuous commentary with unbiased presentation. Would have loved more question time! Well worth it.
Trouble Walk Tour
Melissa B,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was basically raining the entire tour so I did not catch her name but she was very friendly, stayed concerned with the group during the heavy rains, found some refuge under areas where we did not get rained on and was very informative since she lived here during that period.
Amazing - a must do
DonMustard,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Firstly, our guide was informed, unbiased and very relatable to our group. Being from Canada, we had heard of goings on during The Troubles, but obviously had never experienced it and to be touring with a guide who was close to our age and could tell us how he remembers growing up and seeing streets closed because of conflicts, hearing bombs and what he experienced in this city during those years, just seemed to make the entire experience hit home that much harder for us. It was a great walking tour and one of the most memorable parts of our stay
A well guided and fascinating tour of
Fletcher M,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a lovely time being on Mylie’s tour. The information was absolutely fascinating and being able to walk exactly where the experiences were being spoken about was surreal. Strongly recommend this tour with DC.
Excellent and a ‘must do’when visiting Belfast
DeborahC354,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I thought I knew Belfast and its history but doing the Tour gave me an insight that was incredibly informative and thoughtful , Roisin , our guide, gave objective personal reflections and experiences that bought the subject matter to life . I will highly recommend to others visiting the City .
This walking tour was...
P G,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This walking tour was excellent. Very informative, engaging, and well organized. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and shared many interesting facts and local insights that made the experience enjoyable. I learned a lot and appreciated the chance to see the area from different perspectives. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.
Walking Tour Belfast - A History of Terror
Doug W,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fascinating tour with in depth details of the history of violence in Belfast specifically addressing the Troubles between 1969 - 1998. Eugene was very interesting and knowledgeable about this subject. The walking distance for the 2.5 hour tour was not too long over flat surfaces and Eugene was always aware of the group’s safety on the streets. Highly recommended tour.
Excellent experience and understanding of Belfast's complex history
bigglesw anker,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent activity. Roisin was very knowledgeable and brought the history to life. Would definitely recommend.
Not to be missed!
Fernanda R,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was honestly one of the best walking tours I’ve ever done. The tour covers the Troubles with a clear, balanced approach, and Roy was an exceptional guide — incredibly knowledgeable and able to explain everything in a way that felt engaging and easy to follow. You also get to see a lot of the city as you go, which makes the experience even richer. I left with a much deeper understanding of Belfast and a real respect for the city and its people. It genuinely added to how much I loved my time there. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Belfast.
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