Belfast Walking Tour: City Centre History, Troubles & Stories
Overview
Available languages
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 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.
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.
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
Options
Evening Belfast Story Walk
Discover Belfast’s magic after dark.
City Center Tour
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour and tour guide
Brandon K,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Corey was an amazing tour guide. Had a deep understanding of the cities history and was able to answer any questions I had. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone.
2 hours walking tour
poppity22,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Corey was an excellent host - warm, friendly and engaging. He is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about his home city and as well as showing us the key parts of the centre, he shared his personal stories and experiences of growing up in Belfast. We went on to visit several of his recommendations such as the Linen Hall library and City Hall.
Exceptional Tour Guide
Christina D,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Corey is amazing!! He knows so much about Belfast history and politics and made the tour super fun! I was the only tourist there and he made it extra tailored to what I was interested in. He showed all the big sites and told me all about how the city has become what is is today! I give the tour a 10/10 by far. I will for sure tell my friends and family about it!
Wonderful Tour!!
Maria H,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We absolutely loved walking around Belfast with Corey. He is friendly and very knowledgeable about the history of the city. We got to see so many sights and listen to the stories behind them, like the rings and the fish by the river. Not only did we learn about the history of the city, but Corey shared some of his personal experience growing up in Belfast - it was so interesting to hear. I highly recommend this tour for a nice introduction to Belfast and life in Belfast. It’s a great way to see the sights and learn about the culture.
Learning about the Troubles z!
G5736DSdonnar,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour with Corey. We learned a lot about the “troubles”. We loved walking through Belfast and learning about its history. We highly recommend this tour. Also Corey was a pleasant, informative and excellent tour guide!
3 Roscommon sisters in Belfast
Patricia M,,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Friendly, interesting young man, Coley gave us a worthwhile guided trip through Belfast. Intriguing insight into his growing up here and with his friends regularly throwing stones at the Protestant youngsters...... as the thing to do!
Enthusiastic, pleasant,...
Jason S,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Enthusiastic, pleasant, knowledgeable. Clear understandable delivery. Adjusted to our other previous understanding
Belfast walking tour with Corey
Mark R,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Belfast 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
5.00I’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
1.00Our 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.
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