Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Starting at our iconic City Hall, our Best of Belfast walking tour is your essential introduction to Belfast and its past; an amazing way to discover fantastic street art, beautiful architecture, curious history and the unique stories of Belfast’s citizens throughout the centuries.
Our award-winning guides are local experts, born and bred in Belfast who love to introduce guests to our city and its secrets. You will hear about the Troubles and the Titanic, but there is so much more to our city.
Not only will you learn the story of Belfast but with the help of your guide you'll discover bars, restaurants and whole districts you may not otherwise have found, gain the confidence to explore further and really make the most of your visit.
Starting and finishing your tour at City Hall, the entire walk is less than 2 miles and with 14 stops on the tour we promise an experience which truly connects you with the heart of Belfast!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
What To Expect
Belfast City Hall
Our guide will meet you at the front gates of Belfast City Hall and your tour will begin with an introduction to the tour and the history of the city.
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
In Bank Square you will discover the history of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its unique grotto, and the original Belfast Castle which stood nearby.
Options
Best of Belfast Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Local guide
Headsets to hear the guide easily.
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
408 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Belfast Walking Tour and Guide
452sharonz,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mark was our guide and he was maybe the best walking tour guide I have ever had (and I have done a lot of walking tours). The tour was so interesting and thorough (in a good way) and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Belfast who appreciates in depth city walking tours.
Wonderful Belfast Walking Tour with Roisin
Dan L,May 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the Best of Belfast Walking Tour with Roisin as our guide. She not only covered the history of Belfast, but made it truly interesting and engaging as we explored the city. Roisin was professional, personable, and brought the past and present of Belfast together in a very immersive way. We really enjoyed our time with her and highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Belfast!
Great overall tour of the city
433pega,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lucy was a great guide and we really enjoyed the tour. The ear pieces made a big difference!
Fabulous and informative walking tour.
jbboo,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were treated to a fabulous and informative walking tour with Roisin our guide. Her knowledgeable and engaging commentary really brought Belfast to life and gave us new places to revisit. Highly recommended.
Fascinating “Scrappy Belfast”
Janice N,May 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with Chris providing the highlights of the City Center of Belfast. We enjoyed historical stories of the area including The Troubles and a tour of Trinity College and the infamous Long Room, along with some of the oldest pubs in the area. Chris graciously answered any questions we had as we were a small group. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Belfast for the day.
Exceptional Tour by Colin
FlaLawMom,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Colin is an excellent guide. He made sure we learned enough about Irish history to appreciate Belfast and the surrounding area. We never felt rushed or hurried, and he gave us an exceptional tour of highlights. Colin spent extra time making sure we got to see and do the things we were most interested in. An extremely informative and helpful tour, with great suggestions of things to do afterwards and places to eat.
Great tour, highly recommend
AlisonR436,May 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, well worth booking. Roisin was lovely, really knowledgeable and engaging, I was honestly worried about my attention span over the course of a few hours after an early flight, but she was so interesting we’d have stayed chatting longer. We booked this for the first morning of our first trip to Belfast to get a sense of the city and where we might want to head to later on, and it was brilliant. We’ve never booked a tour like this before, but based on our experience we absolutely will again. There are lots of more specifically focused tours available, but we wanted to get a general and rounded overview of the city and its layout first. Thank you so much Roisin, and DC tours.
A terrific walking tour
DennisC179,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was truly wonderful. Our guide, Mark, said he was only with the company for a few years, but he really knew his stuff. You can read the details of the tour on your own, but I will say it was a great introduction to Belfast, and managed to cover not only a geographical orientation of the area, but also quite a bit of the recent and not-so-recent history. Mark’s background is in military history, which obviously helped! He was very willing to talk to us about the Troubles as well, and it was great to have a local’s perspective on that history, as well as the current movements towards possible reunification. It is a three-hour walk, with a short break for a quick coffee and bathroom stop, so definitely wear your walking shoes. The price was right, and we were a nice small group of seven. In addition to history, we also got a nice orientation to the local eating scene. We had a great time, and cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
Excellent tour with guide with so much knowledge
u2fan56,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I did the Best of Belfast walking tour through DC tours recently whilst on weekend trip in Belfast. We did the Saturday morning tour at 10am and weather worked out great. Out guide Mylie was wealth of knowledge and very friendly. It was just two of us plus Mylie plus someone that was joining us for training purposes. You get to see a lot across the three hours. Plus there is break for bathroom and coffee and quick bite. You get to see a lot of city centre, learn about history of Belfast plus learn little about the Troubles. We had great time and highly recommend.
Relaxed and interesting walking tour
Sarah N,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Mark took us on a very interesting tour around Belfast. Cramming in 100s of years of history and information into a couple of hours. As well as some really helpful recommendations for our stay in Belfast. The passion.
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