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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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'.
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
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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
Reviews
2,976 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best tour I haven taken in Europe!
Barbirish,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mylie was an excellent tour guide and excellent story-teller. We feel so lucky to get her as a guide this morning. One of the best guides I have ever experienced in many years or traveling and countless tours!
Best way to learn about Belfast!
Sightsee575148,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour! Eugene was an incredible guide and made the experience both fun and informative. The perfect way to learn about the history of Belfast and Ireland. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting!
Super interesting. Recommended
francescomI9882RV,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very enlightening experience of the recent history of Belfast. Our guide was Miley, an impartial speaker with a scholar background the story telling of the tour was focused on facts and places where facts happened. The tour was enriched by an extensive initial background and final explanations of what happened in the last 30 years. Really knowledgeable guide and available to questions.
Fabulous tour, great information charming guide.
helenhunt01,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Rory and his knowledge of the subject and that of Irish history was phenomenal. He explained the events clearly, and it was obvious he has a deep love for the work he does and for the community he works within. Excellent tour and a pleasure to meet Rory.
Brilliant!
rosacG5196JY,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for a brilliant tour, James! Best thing we did on our trip.
Sunday Stroll
Catherine S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative and passionate Tour Guide, James.
An Insight into the History of the Troubles
Z3227CCsusanb,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour leader, Anne, was an obvious subject expert, with the ability to share her lived experience in a very passionate and empathetic manner. Anne captivated the group with her explanation of both the events of the time, the background of why these events took place, and her hope for the future, We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to gain an understanding of what occurred during the Troubles and most importantly, why the events occurred. Anne was very objective in her account offering a balanced perspective on the Troubles. Thank you, Anne. We enjoyed the tour immensely.
History of Troubles in Ireland
Passenger557668,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant tour led by Anne who had very personal memories of such a troubled time. Having lived surrounded by such terrible & frightening daily events, Anne was able to give an idea of the impact they had on the lives of ordinary people. So very moving. A lovely and very informative lady and a must do tour in Belfast.
Fantastic
richl163,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Anne was amazing and so informative. We were very moved and respected her impartiality.
A fascinating incite from a local guide
Karen E,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From start to finish it was fascinating James was very knowledgeable and very friendly Everyone in the group were included and made to feel very welcome
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