Belfast political walking tour

Overview

Available languages

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Explore the most turbulent period in Belfast's history.

Discover how tensions escalated, leading to outbreaks of violence and terrorism in the 1970s.

Witness how Belfast residents pay tribute to their heroes through murals in their neighbourhoods.

Visit the areas where everything unfolded: citizen protests, attacks against the civilian population, and confrontations between the IRA and Protestant paramilitary groups.

We'll visit significant sites for both sides of the conflict, such as the International Peace Wall and memorials built by each faction.

The tour will conclude by examining the peace process in Northern Ireland and the decline of violence in the streets.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English-speaking tour guide

What To Expect

Belfast City Hall

We will meet at the front gate of the City Hall

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Divis

We will approach Divis Tower and learn about the significance of the building as an British army base during the conflicts

10 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Belfast Political Walking Tour

Belfast Mural tour

Belfast Political Walking Tour

Reviews

4.91

57 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Belfast political tour essential!
I3535OLsaral,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the Belfast political tour with the Laura guide and loved it! He explained the history of the conflict in a very clear and close way, and solved all our questions so that we could understand everything without problem. Many thanks also to Andrés, who organized everything excellently and was attentive throughout. Highly recommended!!
💯 Recommended
nuriao585,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Daiji ( David) was really good guide, we really enjoyed the tour although initially it was booked in Spanish-speaking but the guide had an inconvenience and they suggested to us join the English-speaking one. 💯
Unmissable experience
alicianK9413TA,
Aug 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting and enlightening tour of history and present. Laura was an excellent guide, open to evacuating our questions clearly and willingly. Unmissable experience.
Thanks Laura!
S3783MSteresa ,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fully recommended. To highlight the extensive knowledge of our guide, Laura. Attentive and close. A great experience.
Highly recommended
702mayp,
Jul 1, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We toured with Laura who told us the history of the Catholic quarter and the Protestant quarter in a very clear and enjoyable way. 100% recommended.
Brilliant
Jose27500,
Jun 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant. Andrés gave us a very interesting, enjoyable and fun tour. Another way to really see a city. I recommend it.
Highly recommended
jordigW6431JB,
May 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We highly recommend the political tour with Laura Finnegan. We have visited the murals, being able to appreciate the vision of both parts. 5 stars.
Very cultural
52neusn,
Apr 19, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interesting political tour explaining in considerable detail the war conflicts that have existed for centuries, defining the hatred that still exists today for the people of both sides.
An essential tour
RaulTF,
Feb 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The political tour with Alejo has allowed us to discover the complex reality of Belfast, in an entertaining, respectful and clear way. It has been a fundamental experience to understand this city and I recommend it to anyone who visits it. We were with two teenagers, 14 and 16, and they did not stop attending at any time. They learned a lot and enjoyed a few hours that they will not forget. Thanks, Alejo!
Good content and good guide :)
gemap723,
Oct 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience with Andrés. We were lucky to be a small group and we were able to ask him several questions that arose during the tour, to which he answered with pleasure and enthusiasm. Very interesting and recommended tour ;)