Private Tour
Black Taxi Tour of Belfast – Politics, Murals & Local Stories
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
As we explore the vibrant city of Belfast, you’ll have the chance to experience its rich street art scene, including a mural of myself along the Falls Road. West Belfast is home to one of the world’s most significant open-air galleries, where powerful murals reflect the city’s diverse cultures and identities. This journey will take you beyond the sights—you’ll feel the heartbeat of Belfast, see how we live day to day, and truly immerse yourself in local life. Offering an intimate and authentic glimpse into the soul of the city, this tour is an experience like no other. So, come along and let me show you why Belfast is the greatest city in the world!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
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
Join Tucks Tours for a 1.5-hour journey through West Belfast in my luxury 8-seater Mercedes Vito as we explore the murals, memorials, and landmarks that tell the story of this remarkable city. Starting on the Falls Road, we’ll visit powerful murals — including one of myself — and pass my old school, St. Comgall’s. We’ll then cross through the Peace Gates to the Shankill Road, discovering a different perspective and visiting the Memorial Garden, with murals of the King and Queen. You’ll see the towering Peace Walls, still dividing communities today, and stop at Bombay Street’s Memorial Garden, a place of deep significance. We’ll also visit Clonard Monastery, where key peace talks were held ahead of the 1998 Agreement, before ending at the famous Bobby Sands mural. This short, powerful tour offers a balanced and personal insight into Belfast’s past, present, and ongoing journey toward peace.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Qualified Tour guide
Free Wi-Fi on board & phone chargers
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Belfast Black Taxi Tour
Mercedes, Vito 8 Seater Auto
Pickup included
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A good overview of the conflict from somebody who lived in Belfast at the time
masong816,,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a nice tour of a few of the key points of the Troubles in West Belfast. You'll see the Loyalist Shankhill Road and some of their murals and memorials, the Nationalist Falls Road and their murals and memorials, and the Peace Wall that still separates these communities to this day. The guide is a regular working-class guy who grew up in one of the contested neighborhoods at the time and can describe the experience of being forced out of your home and feeling like a second-class citizen because of the family you were born into.
West Belfast Tour
gailrM5480CG,,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour around west Belfast with Thomas who, having grown up there, gave a real insight to the history of the city and its troubles. He had a real energy and enthusiasm that made for a great experience, he even took us around his old primary school which is now a community centre. If you want local knowledge, this is the tour to book.
Knowledgable and friendly
Y6425XYmartind,,Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a very informative and enjoyable tour round belfast with someone that grew up during the time of the troubles. Cannot highly reccommend our tour guide enough. He was great and told both sides equally. Was picked up from our hotel in a lovely black car and shown most of the sights round shankhill and the falls. Ignore the 1 star review as my wife and i couldnt have hoped for a better tour and expierence.
Not reliable Black Cab
Inspire20203360151,,Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Accepted our reservation, but the night before informed me he had another commitment . He passed us on to another driver but apparently gave the driver the wrong day. We were left stranded at our meeting spot. Tried calling operator with no answer. Finally able to reach trip advisor and they dispatched a driver. Supposed to be a Black Cab but was a standard sedan. Fortunately the sub driver was very good but late and did not have as much time as expected.
Amazing
brooke k,,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert is absolutely amazing and very informative regarding the troubles. His personal story and experience makes this well worth it. He took pictures and videos of us engaging on the tour and sent it to us. He sent documentaries regarding the troubles.
Informative and entertaining tour around East and West Belfast - perfect mix of history and real life experience
niamhusc,,Jan 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thomas is an absolutely brilliant tour guide! He brought us all around Belfast City, and has a great way of telling the history of Belfast and the troubles… very informative with great stories from his own personal experience growing up on Falls Road . He has a great sense of humour too! Really enjoyed our tour and left with a real understanding of Belfast during the 60s right through to the 90s .. thanks Thomas!
Interesting tour.
kathleenjM3271LN,,Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Interesting tour. There were no breaks or time to get water. I liked the fact that both sides of the conflict were represented.
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