Belfast Walking Tour: City Centre History, Troubles & Stories

Overview

Available languages

English

Mobile ticket

Discover Belfast in a way that goes beyond ticking off the sights. This walking tour invites you to experience the city through the eyes of a local. Instead of a list of dates and facts, you’ll hear the humour, character, and stories that truly shaped Belfast.

Led by Corey, a born-and-bred local, the tour blends history with lived experience—taking you from ancient myths and industrial triumphs to The Troubles and the city’s modern revival. Along the way you’ll explore landmarks like Belfast City Hall and the Cathedral Quarter, as well as hidden corners and overlooked details most visitors miss. Expect tales you’d hear shared in the pub, plus a few words of Belfast slang.

What makes this tour different is its storytelling spirit. It’s not just about places—it’s about people, resilience, and humour. Every walk is filled with warmth, wit, and plenty of craic, leaving you with a real feel for Belfast’s heart and soul.

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

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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

City centre walking tour with storytelling, history, and local tips

Visits to key landmarks

Personalised commentary tailored to your interests

Engaging storytelling with historical facts, legends, and local insights

Optional audio headset to ensure you can hear your guide clearly throughout the tour

What To Expect

Belfast City Hall

Marvel at Belfast’s grand City Hall, the beating heart of the city, where stories of politics, pride, and identity are written in stone and stained glass.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Donegall Square

Stand at the crossroads of Belfast life — a bustling square surrounded by history, commerce, and the echoes of great decisions that shaped the city.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Evening Belfast Story Walk

Discover Belfast’s magic after dark.

City Center Tour

Reviews

4.85

27 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Enthusiastic, pleasant,...
Jason S,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Enthusiastic, pleasant, knowledgeable. Clear understandable delivery. Adjusted to our other previous understanding
Belfast walking tour with Corey
Mark R,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Belfast walking tour with Corey was fantastic he was very accommodating as we got lost and were running very late . Corey is obviously very proud of his Belfast roots and this shows in his enthusiasm for his home town . He showed us hidden gems and great drinking spots and we learnt lots about the history of Belfast . I would highly recommend this walking tour with a lovely host .
Snap shot tour of Belfast with an informative guide-A must do!
charl26,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I’m so glad we joined this tour, even though the weather was atrocious,as it took us to places we probably wouldn’t have discovered on our own. In fact, we ended up revisiting some of them the following day. Corey, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable, and his historical insights were fascinating. The tour covered all the main sights, and even though we got soaked towards the end, Corey kept things lively and informative. Communication with him via WhatsApp was seamless, and he even offered to meet us the next day to pick up where we left off. It was a fantastic way to explore Belfast, especially the pub we passed, Kelly’s Cellars, which we visited afterward and discovered served the best pint of Guinness in Belfast!
Guide never showed up - Office never returned phone call
michaelwE9282IK,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Our tour operator never showed up. When we call the phone number listed for "Call activity provider" we received a recording. We left a voice mail but never received a return phone call. This appears to be either a scam or a poorly run operation. If you don't want to hassle with getting a refund, try booking a with a different operator.
Excellent Tour and Guide
Ned L,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a fantastic 2 hour tour around Belfast. Our guide Corey was excellent. He is a local lad who is very knowledgeable and enjoys a laugh whilst giving you the history of the city. He also supplies headsets which were great. These ensure you don’t have to crowd round to hear everything and can walk off to take pictures or whatever without missing anything. Highly recommended if you’re in the City.
Great walking tour experience!
A2424WKerinh,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Corey was very knowledgeable about the area and its history, and complemented the tour with pictures and recommendations of what to do around town. It was also helpful that he uses in ear speakers so that you can hear him as you walk around Belfast. He was also super flexible with the tour booking around bad weather. Thanks Corey!
Brilliant tour with Corey...
Jane O,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Brilliant tour with Corey this morning! He gave a fantastic overview of Belfast from the perspective of a down-to-earth young local. Packed with insight and delivered with real character and heart. It was wonderful to hear such a complex history told with honesty, balance, and hope for Ireland’s bright future. Also his tech is excellent with the aid of audio headset - you can walk along and listen at the same time - works really well in some noisy areas!!! Would highly recommend as a start to your Belfast visit!
Great tour guide!
77kimberley71,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Corey was fabulous! Changed the time of our booking due to horrendous rain easily. Really informative and knowledgeable about his city!
Perfect Introduction to Belfast
Lena M,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Corey (and his wife Michelle) are wonderful and offer a great and entertaining introduction to the city. Corey provided so much information on the city and its history, pointed out some hidden gems, and made us wish our stay was longer. His tour was a great way to spend our first night in Belfast and gave us some brilliant ideas for the remainder of our time as well.
Excellent!
Angela W,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is a must do tour. We always start our stay with a City tour to help orient us and Corey (and Michelle) did a great job of doing that. Corey was very knowledgeable, friendly and full of stories. Thank you for helping us with restaurant and attraction suggestions.