Private Tour

Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Unique opportunity to have a political insight into THE TROUBLES from both Republican and Loyalist ex-Prisoners. The Peoples Belfast black taxi Political tour allows you listen to the Real people and see the REAL Belfast. Learning all about the troubles in Belfast, what it was like to live through, What happened during the troubles and what it’s like now since the peace process, All drivers have lived through the troubles driving the streets for a living and can give a primary account like no other.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

This tour is from the age of 14 plus

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

guide

Free pic

Hotel pickup

Hotel pickup and drop-off 1km from Belfast city hall

ALL OTHER PICK UPS AND DROP OFFS WILL BE CHARGE A CASH SURCHARGE ON THE DAY PAID TO GUIDE EG:CRUISE-SHIPS PLEASE CONTACT US BEFORE YOU BOOK ON CHARGES £15 EACH WAY PER CAB CRUISE SHIP PICK UPS

Hotel pickup and drop-off OUTSIDE THE 1KM FREE PICK UP ZONE FROM BELFAST CITY HALL WILL HAVE A CASH SURCHARGE ADDED ON THE DAY PAID TO GUIDE

Food and drinks

Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

Bobby Sands Mural

This unique opportunity to travel through the heart land off the IRA and be guided by ex-republican prisoners and listen to the history .and learn about the political murals that dawn the walls. The Belfast Brigade of the Provisional IRA was the largest of the organisation's command areas, based in the city of Belfast. Founded in 1969, along with the formation of the Provisional IRA, it was historically organised into three battalions: the First Battalion based in the Andersonstown/Lenadoon/Twinbrook area of Southwest Belfast; the Second Battalion based in the Falls Road/Clonard/Ballymurphy district of West Belfast; and the Third Battalion organised in nationalist enclaves in the north (Ardoyne, New Lodge, Ligoniel), south (the Markets, Lower Ormeau) and east (Short Strand) of the city. do travel through the heart land off the IRA and be guided by ex-republican prisoners.

45 minutes • Admission Included

Shankill Road

The tour will be conducted by loyalist ex-prisoners who will explain the troubled past of Northern Ireland and the history of the loyalist people.The West Belfast Division of the original Ulster Volunteer Force organised on the Shankill and drilled in Glencairn and some of its members saw service in the First World War with the 36th (Ulster) Division and later fought the IRA. A garden of remembrance beside the Shankill Graveyard and a mural on Conway Street commemorate those who fought in the war. Recruitment was also high during the Second World War and that conflict saw damage occur to the Shankill Road as part of the Belfast Blitz when a Luftwaffe bomb hit a shelter on Percy Street, killing many people. The site of the destruction was visited by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester soon after the attack.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fantastic Tour of Belfast from Guide with In depth, First Hand knowledge
wifowolf1,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fabulous experience from our guide with first hand knowledge and experience. Would recommend highly to anyone wishing to learn more about Northern Ireland's past and present.
Great black cab tour
Paul K,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our driver was a former prisoner who knew all sides of The Troubles, having lived it as a teenager. Out of prison more than 30 years, he knew all the key landmarks on each side of the Peace Wall and key moments. He made a great point of showing key steps toward peace, including Father Alec Reed's secretive work at ending the fighting. It is worth every penny.
Jim was excellent!
Paula R,
Aug 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Jim was able to let us see the hunger striker’s commemorative parade. What an honor. We learned so much about The Troubles and signed the Peace wall. Jim was an excellent guide, along with Polly!
Black taxi tour of the troubles
Timothy S,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about this history of Northern Ireland and in particular the troubles.
This is a must do!
Sean S,
Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This tour is worth every penny it cost. My family learned so much about Belfast and the northern part of Ireland. Our guide, Kevin, drove us around Belfast and explained without bias, the intricate details of historic interactions of the population. We learned so much. Specifically, my teenage children were drawn in by Kevin’s story telling ability. This 2 hour tour was so worth it. If you are interested in the history of the emerald isle then you can’t leave Belfast without going on this Black Taxi Tour. Absolutely worth the cost, you will love it.
Sean was a thoughtful...
Clifford t,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Sean was a thoughtful tour guide. His lifelong history with the area was compelling. I would highly recommend his tour!
An absolute Must Do in Belfast
eric247,
Mar 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A visit to Belfast cannot be complete without a political Black Cab tour with Gerard. An unforgettable experience to be guided by a Local with a London taxi through both Protestant and Catholic districts, with occasional time for a walk, a photo of the walls and especially the story behind them. Overall an absolute Must Do! I drive and accompany NL groups with a coach through (Northern) Ireland and when visiting Belfast this is the perfect addition to our program.. the so-called icing on the cake.