Private Tour

Belfast political history and mural unique private 90 min tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

under 16

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

Bobby Sands Mural

Birth Place of the modern IRA

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

Shankill Road

Birth place of modern Loyalist UVF/UFF

45 minutes • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

free Belfast city center pick 1km from Belfast city hall

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Belfast political history and mural unique private 90 min tour

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Reviews

4.90

10 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour, really informative
thefiftysomethings,,Aug 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We both really enjoyed the tour, it was very informative as well as emotional. Tony was great, spending time explaining things and answering questions. He was totally unbiased even though he had personal experience of living through these hard times which are unimaginable for most people. Would highly recommend. Thanks Tony
Amazing insights into Belfast’s people.
BorisCatBristol,,Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brendan our guide was a lovely friendly man. He told us the history and significance of places, murals, memorial gardens, the walls, the gates, everything. An amazing insight into what has been going on in Belfast, the history and the recent times. As a resident of England, I have never heard the real stories told by a local. Such a valuable lesson for us.
Black Taxi tour - worth the time!!
Expedition785465,,Jun 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Big Mark was our driver. He was amazing! He shared all kinds of information we didn't know about. He told both sides of the story and we appreciated that. Terrific tour and very worthwhile. I would highly recommend him and this tour company! Thank you!
Excellent
susanlF9370ZS,,Dec 8, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent trip so informative. Driver was a very knowledgable and experienced guide andVery friendly. Whole tour took well over an hour Definitely recommend we learned so much
This tour was great!
Andythornb,,Aug 22, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour was phenomenal! Sean was just the greatest. He presented us with facts and was so personable. I would definitely book with this company again.
Black cab tour
Michelle D,,Jul 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting and informative trip Well worth doing Went with Robert from niblackcabtours. He was a gentleman, who explained everything so well and answered all our questions.
Loved our experience!
taylor e,,Dec 28, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Paddy was an excellent tour guide, he spoke very clear for us foreigners and made our tour delightful with his knowledge of Belfast that kept us all entertained and engaged in the history. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to learn some more about the fascinating history of Belfast City.
Fascinating
Rachel460,,Aug 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such an insightful & informative tour given by Mark our driver . He gave us so much political & historical information in a measured way.
Black cab tour
Nigel K,,Sep 21, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Extraordinary insight to life in a city during 30 years of conflict. Great tour and a real eye-opener
Interesting and Informative
Robyn W,,Aug 19, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Barry was a great guide and very knowledgeable. The tour was balanced and heard so much that we had not known. Would highly recommend this tour and Barry!