Belfast Troubles History Private Taxi Tour

4.94

4.9(89 reviews)

Private Tour

1 hour 30 minutes

English

Mobile ticket

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

You'll gain a wealth of knowledge from someone who was born and reared and still lives in the community where the tour takes place, 17 years of experience giving the tours. I am 1 of 5 tour guides in the whole of Belfast that can say this. You will experience both sides of the community where the conflict took place, an unbiased tour and lots of colorful murals that depict the struggles along the way, where you can sign the famous peace wall and you'll have plenty of photo opportunities. This tour is a great experience for the whole family and will take you back in time right up to the present day. Tour is 90 minutes of history, learning and plenty of "craic" (laughter) along the way.

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

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Belfast

When you are picked up by your Belfast Taxi Tour Guide they will bring you onto the famous Belfast Falls Road which is the Catholic side of the community, and the famous Belfast Shankill Road which is the Protestant side of the community. Your Taxi Tour guide will explain the conflict in detail from start to finish while driving you through both of these communities. They will also stop the taxi at certain murals for you to take photographs and see it firsthand. Along the way your tour guide will stop at the famous Belfast Peace Wall, and you will get the opportunity to write your name/ your message on the wall. All our Belfast Taxi Tours are around 90 minutes long. From pick up to drop off. We can arrange to pick you up from your location of choice, or at our chosen destination - Leonardo Hotel, Great Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 6DY.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Belfast Troubles History Private Taxi Tour

Pickup included

What‘s Included

pick up point or hotel

Flexible itinerary with stops for photos and questions

Private black taxi tour experience

Tour guide / driver

Visits to key political murals and Peace Wall locations

Alcoholic Beverages

Food and drinks

Gratuities (optional)

Entry fees to any additional attractions not specified

Personal expenses

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.94

89 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Peace wall
Peggy W,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Driver explained patiently in details. Shared a lot of what’s been through in his childhood & what has happened now. Definitely worth it!
Worth the $
Dennis B,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Diarmaid was punctual, friendly and full of very interesting information. We learned a lot and he answered all of our questions. Highly recommend this tour
Excellent Tour - Great Guide
catherinegY2946JB,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Diarmaid was an excellent guide. Very balanced perspective and deep historical explanations. Highlight of our trip to Belfast!
Great history lesson
Jean Marc D,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Diarmaid was very friendly, and provided a very interesting and informative recounting of the history about catholic and protestant war. Definitely recommend!
Highly recommend
Gabriella K,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Diarmaid gave an excellent tour. This excursion is not only a history lesson but also a personal account of the experiences Diarmaid had growing up near the walls. Thank you, for sharing your story and giving an in-depth review on the troubles time period. 5 stars 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Highly recommend for history buffs!
Katiegresl,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Diarmaid was a fabulous tour guide and gave us the full history of the political conflicts! Having fairly low background in the topics, he answered our questions and was a gracious tour guide. He is local to the area and grew up there which I believe helped inform of us the true conflict. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about the political history of Belfast and pay respects to the city. It was extremely educational and glad we booked the tour!
Sets the standard for community-led historical tours
forsojourn,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is how history tours should be done, by members of the community who can contextualize past events and bring them to life. I did some research prior to the tour and had many of my questions answered...and by the end, I had even more questions left! I left the tour feeling inspired to continue researching and listening about the history of the Troubles. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour, very...
kerri d,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, very educational, tour guide was very well versed in the history of the area & Ireland as a whole. He had great recommendations for further reading & videos to learn even more.
Troubles Tour
Ce P,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Diamond was excellent. He has lived the stories he tells. His presentation of the history of the troubles was balanced and nuanced. He was very personable as well. Highly recommend!
Slow Start - Great Finish! Excellent Tour!
Ian D,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our first impression was a bit rough (not a black cab but a grey van that could have been a bit cleaner. Upon checking, the add did not say "Black Cab"...our mistake). We were offered local candy and bottles of water - nice gesture. As the tour went on, our guide's knowledge became very clear. And the more we asked questions, the more we were amazed by his understanding of history and people. He was very patient to explain the sometimes complex history. He opened by saying, "There are no bad questions," and his responses to our several "I don't get it" queries proved him true to his word. The guide was friendly and animated throughout. In the end left us stunned in our final grasp of not just the "The Troubles," but the contextual history that led up to and has followed from them. It felt like a true, insider's story. It was worth every penny. Our guide was great for suggesting and helping us take pictures as well. Highly recommended.