Across the Barricades-Women in conflict
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Belfast’s past while exploring life during The Troubles, when conflict, fear, and resilience shaped everyday reality. Guided by two local women — one from a Republican background and one from a Loyalist community — you’ll walk the Falls and Shankill Roads, where murals, streets, and memories reveal how identity, division, and community shaped their childhoods. They share personal stories of loss, strength, everyday routines under threat, and the courage required to hold families and neighborhoods together. Though separated by politics and walls, their experiences reflect a shared determination to protect loved ones and hope for a better future. You’ll also learn how women on both sides supported dialogue, helped sustain the peace process, and continue to work toward reconciliation today. More than a sightseeing tour, this is a reflective, human encounter with lived history — an invitation to hear real voices and understand Belfast through the perspectives of its women.
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
Tour is approximately 3 miles (4km) walking
There is a lot of standing at the local places of interest connected with the troubles
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Divis
Was the tallest building in Belfast and house a British Army observation building on its roof and was the location of the tow of the first deaths on the night the troubles broke out in August 1969
International Mural Wall Divis Street
A wonderful array of murals depicting local events and international conflicts both past and present.
What‘s Included
Two Local certified Guides
Gratuities
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Across the Barricades-Women in conflict
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Walking tour excellent experience
Denise T,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very moving walking tour with the amazing Barbara. It was wonderful that she shared her personal experience which is so significant. Barbara is very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable and would highly recommend.
Incredible day
864gennat,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The walking tour and information divulged was a real unique experience. Our guide Barbara was second to none l. Sharing her own experiences through the troubles were unbelievable. Barbara’s story is of significant historic importance, to be given a person for such as her to share the facts was something very special. This was one of the highlights of our weekend and for my partner Liam, it gave a great sense of pride walking the falls road tour with a deeper appreciation for his heritage, faith and love for being Irish. Thank you so much Barbara ☘️
Essential
Voyage55096602559,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An informative and moving tour. Our tour guide has personal experiences of the troubles that she shared with us. Essential and a highlight of my trip to Belfast. Thank Barbara
Great tour
Freedom47776109981,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour. Barbara very knowledgeable and passionate about what happened in the summer of 1969 before and after. We all enjoyed the narratives and stories especially my cousins from the US who found it fascinating. Recommended.
Intimate, Up-Close Experience
Cynthia M,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour with local guide who lived through the Troubles. Walked Falls Road and surrounding areas and learned about the history of the troubles, key players and the nationalist point of view. Highly recommend this walking tour for an intimate up-close experience. Ends with a visit to the Republic Museum which is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of the Nationalist movement in Northern Ireland.
Truly incredible
abbieh494,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly moving experience. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Going to the different areas and learning about the troubles from someone who lived through them completely changed my understanding of the city. I recommend everyone going to Belfast take this tour.
Best walking tour in Belfast!
alessandragE2195QE,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barbara, the guide, was really great! I understood everything she said even if I'm italian, she's very affable, and I learnt a lot about recent northern Ireland history. I was even moved to tears a couple of times... I reccomend it!
The best walking tour
Anonimo E,,Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best walking tour I ever did, Barbara was an amazing guide and we saw a part of the city, that we could've easily skip. It's a MUST if you're going to see everything in Belfast.
Interesting and captivating !
6Rosemary,,Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We highly recommend this tour. Barbara brings a personal and vivid experience to the Troubles as a local resident of Falls Road. Interesting and captivating … Four Canadians
Highly recommend!
C8997BCchristinec,,Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Read any other review here and you see Barbara was simply fantastic. Doing a tour with someone who has real lived experience from day one of The Troubles was incredible. Highly recommend! And you can grab lunch right after at The Little Mill right next door to the museum…you’ll be hungry!
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