Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The opportunity to experience a tour of a lifetime.
Understanding Belfast's troubled history with a honestly presented political tour by Republican and Loyalist ex-political prisoners. Discover a side of Belfast you won't find in the Tourist books, We invite you to walk the streets of the city on both sides of the Peace Wall with the men and women who have served time in prisons of Northern Ireland for standing up for their beliefs. Republican and Loyalist ex-prisoners will share their own personal stories and the effects on their communities and explain the murals that tell the local history and culture of each area. The only tour to give you two truly opposing views of 'The Troubles' through the streets of West Belfast. A portion of the tours proceeds goes to working with local children in cross community projects.
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Peace Wall
This tour is both sides of the peace wall in West Belfast Between the Falls and Shankill Roads. The tours stops at many locations along the wall.
Bobby Sands Mural
Explore the Murals in the nationalist area of West Belfast, including the International Wall, Bobby Sand Mural, D Company memorial Garden, Bombay Street.
What‘s Included
Two local tour guides — one from each side of the conflict
Two Tours Guides one each side of the Peace Wall
Free admission to the sites visited along the route
Personal stories and historical commentary
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup/drop-off (you meet at Divis Tower)
Gratuities/tips
Options
Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour
Reviews
490 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour
brightongirl,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent way to hear first hand experience from a Republican on Falls Rd and a Loyalist on Shankhill Rd. Very thought provoking and highly recommend. Anne Marie was brilliant as our Republican guide.
Interesting, thoughtful and moving walking tour!
joannas397,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An insightful and different walking tour of the two sides of the troubles. I absolutely loved this tour! Paul and Ian were both wonderful guides; friendly, knowledgeable and fair. I highly highly recommend doing this tour. The tour is long (3 hours) so make sure you're wearing comfortable shoes. There was a short break between tours for toilet and refreshments which was much appreciated. It felt a lot deeper and more in-depth than doing a Black cab tour, so if you're torn between the two and have the time I would urge you to do this one.
Interestingly insights on...
Elaine C,May 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Interestingly insights on the divided truths regarding the recent past conflict in Northern Ireland. Recommend entering the tour with an open mind to understand both sides. The first guide, Paul, was fantastic and very well prepared.
Insightful tour showing a different side to the stories we heard back in mainland UK
Estelle H,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really interesting to hear both sides of the story and appreciate how much the troubles still affect the city today. I had no idea the wall between the republican and unionist side still existed, much less closed daily. Bit of a gap in between halves of the tour, second guide didn't seem to know she was working that day and turned up late and flustered. However she did make sure we got the full tour despite the late start.
Informative afternoon
Meredith R,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I enjoyed this tour, and especially learning about the different sides of the Troubles from guided with ties to the Nationalist and Unionist communities, respectively. The conversations humanized the Troubles, and gave me a lot to think about going forward.
Highly recommend
428gillianm,May 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour. Good to hear both sides of the story. Both tour guides Paul and Ian spoke very well and gave their perspective of the conflict/troubles. Highly recommend this tour
See both sides of the troubles from those who lived through it
ralphbap,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic and insightful tour. Tour is given by two former paramilitary members from both sides of the troubles, who will give you a view from their side of the conflict.
Well worth doing this...
Simon L,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Well worth doing this tour you learn so much from both sides, it’s three hours well spent just make sure you can walk a good distance.
An enlightening Tour
wannabeaussie,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly eye opening tour. It was really good to hear both sides of the troubles. We started the tour at the Divis Tower on the Falls Road and our guide spoke openly and honestly of these very difficult times, as did out guide, who met us on the Shankill Road .It was good to hear both sides of the times they experienced during the troubles. A really good tour
Thought-provoking
Criminalhack,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A thought-provoking and compelling afternoon. Worth the time.
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