Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges
Overview
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Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges is one part waking tour, one part street theatre and 100% astounding. It entertains, engages and informs using original songs and experiences to help you better understand day to day realities during the Troubles. It brings to life the history of the troubles and the eace process but does not do so in chronological order. This tour provides an immersive experience with a mix of educational material and theatrics. Tour participants will visit local political murals, peace walls, and will even have the opportunity to listen to an original song that tells the story of the turbulent times in the area.
This tour will provide participants with a deep and unique understanding of the region's conflicts and peace contributions. Not only will people learn history, but they will also gain insight into the culture and the people. Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges is an ideal tour for anyone who is interested in history, culture, and politics.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum age is 14 years. This tour is not aimed at children. There is graphic content .
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Belfast City Hall
Belfast's most magnificent building designed The dome is 174 feet, inside the building are 3 different types of Italian marble, Cippilino marble from Greece and amazing stained glass windows. The building makes a statement and that statement is, 'Wow!"
Spirit of Belfast
A marvellous modern sculpture by Dan George set in the heart of the city centre, it comprises a traditional Celtic design and reflects the engineering, industry and communities of Belfast.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Gratuities
Options
Private/Group
Belfast Troubles Walking Tour
Reviews
843 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing experience
L8312RAmichelleo,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In a word, incredible. Arthur was amazing , very knowledgable, professional and fun. Shared his knowledge and was completely neutral when presenting the troubles of Belfast over the years. Discussed the ugly, the traumatic and the sheer hell many have faced here. However, he also shone light on the ongoing journey of healing and hope and the beauty of this amazing city. Truly a wonderful tour, thank you Arthur it was a pleasure and a privilege spending time with you. Kind regards Michelle and Barry Oliver (The Australian’s)
Fascinating tour of a wonderful city
Dive1972,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My Partner Hannah and I , were fortunate to book a private guided tour at short notice . Arthur arranged the tour and Steve was our guide on the day . The tour began at City hall and Steve brought us on a fascinating historic journey. Where he explained the past in a balanced way and concluded on a positive note, how this amazing city is thriving today. The tour is excellent and you will benefit from your guides lived experience , These are genuine good guys and their tour is the real deal . We recommend this tour to Friends and family .
so much great history
DayTrip48619848073,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a tour. Our guide Steve was so great and so much information. I didn't realize that there was still so much divide in Belfast. STRONGLY recommend doing this one if you're visiting Belfast.
Engrossing chilling and enlightening
Trip293680,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour Steve our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable about the history of Ireland and the troubles. The three hours flew by. The walking was at a gentle pace and Steve took us to many of the areas that we only heard about on the news and really brought the areas and the incidents to life. The ‘peace’ walls are not to be missed and the memorials and murals created by both sides are both informative and haunting. If you do a troubles tour I thoroughly recommend that you do this one
Troubles Tour
Departure49866913263,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative three hour tour with Steve headsets provided. Walk goes past Mural Walls and Divis tower.
Excellent tour!
Katie M,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative tour! 3 hours flew by and at no point did it feel overwhelming or tiring. Steve was very approachable, knowledgeable and easy to listen to! Highly recommend :)
Excellent tour, it's a must!
954marnief,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent morning with a wonderful knowledgeable tour guide (Steve), would highly recommend. We were so well informed throughout the 3hrs we spent walking through Belfast's troubled past. On a practical level, it's a long walk so wear comfortable shoes & dress for all weather!
Engaging, Insightful, and Full of Heart
G8355JIchristianw,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exploring Belfast can feel like peeling back the layers of a city that holds its stories close, so I booked the Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges hoping for something deeper than the usual sightseeing. It ended up being one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. Arthur, our guide, was the kind of person you instantly want to follow through a city — warm, lively, and wonderfully funny in that dry Belfast way. He had us laughing one moment and quietly taking in the weight of history the next. It never felt scripted. Instead, it felt like walking through Belfast with someone who has lived its story and wants visitors to truly understand it. We wandered past murals, peace walls, and neighborhoods that still carry the imprint of decades of conflict. But what made the tour special was Arthur’s ability to present the Troubles with honesty and balance. He talked about political tensions and community trauma, but also the humanity, resilience, and even the moments of ordinary life that persisted through it all. His perspective made the history feel not distant or academic, but lived-in — something you could sense in the air as we crossed from one community to another. By the time we ended back near the city center, I felt like I’d gained not just knowledge, but a more intimate connection to Belfast. If you’re traveling here and want to move beyond the surface, this tour is essential — a walk through history, guided with humor, humanity, and clarity.
Amazing tour and knowledgeable
fionabU6646BM,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing tour, would recommend this to anyone visiting Belfast, so knowledgeable and full of facts. Really interesting and taken from both sides. Steady pace did not feel rushed and was open for us to ask any questions.
Fantastic Tour
richardmG1623IX,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An absolutely fantastic tour, delivered excellently by Steve. Great to get first hand experience, would highly recommend
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