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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

2337 Reviews | Belfast
From $27.86 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour
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$55.48
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$55.48

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities

Overview

Over 2 hours and 30 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.

Itinerary

  • Belfast City Hall

    In the grounds of Belfast City Hall your guide will introduce you to the tour and also give an introduction to the history of the Troubles. The introduction sets the scene for the rest of the tour, explaining the centuries old relationships between the British and the Irish and how and why the Troubles started in the late 1960s.

    20 minutes

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    Today Belfast's main shopping street may look like any other British or Irish city, but it hides a troubled past. Your guide will explain the story behind a bomb attack on a nightclub here in 1971, the tragic events which followed and the introduction of what became known as the 'Ring Of Steel'.

    15 minutes

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    Our next stop is in the heart of the pedestrian precinct. In what is now a bustling shopping street you will discover the realities of our lives at the height of the troubles, and the details of an event which still lives prominently in our minds to this day.

    15 minutes

  • Spirit of Belfast

    The Spirit of Belfast is an artwork which is intended to evoke the resilience of the people of Belfast, but we just know it as 'the Onion Rings'. As we stand in its shadow your guide will introduce you to a series of events which started in a bar nearby in 1971. These were to prove the catalyst in propelling Northern Ireland into a rapidly escalating spiral of violence.

    15 minutes

  • Cathedral Quarter

    As you walk through the newly regenerated Cathedral Quarter, at the heart of our cultural and nightlife district, your guide will introduce you to the stories of more significant events while also discussing the beginnings of the path to peace. Today the streets and alleys of the Cathedral Quarter are home to fantastic examples of street art and some of our best bars and nightspots, but through the powerful story-telling of the guide you will be transported back in time and realise how far we have come since the dark days of the 1970s.

    20 minutes

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    Whilst standing beside the largest police station in Belfast you will discover how Northern Ireland was policed during the troubles, how it has changed since the peace agreement and the potential impact of Brexit on our borders!

    15 minutes

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    We end the tour by the Waterfront on the banks of the river Lagan and the Beacon of Hope, our favourite piece of public art which champions our resilience and regeneration. Here we will compare Belfast today with one of the darkest days in our history, explain how we achieved our fragile peace and discuss what the future may hold.

    20 minutes

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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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
  • Minimum age is 12 years
  • The tour will take place regardless of the weather. Please check the forecast and dress accordingly
  • A waterproof jacket is recommended just in case of showers, as is warm clothing during the winter months
  • Belfast City Center is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved. However, comfortable footwear is advised

Free Cancellation

September 11100% refund
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2337 reviews

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Excellent - well worth the time spent

Published on Mar, 2025

We had an excellent 2 1/2 tour led by Chris . It was incredibly informative without being dry . Chris remained scrupulously neutral with regards to political opinion to the extent that we couldn’t tell of he had been raised catholic or Protestant. The tour really bought to life the troubles of the 1970’s and at time bought a tear to the eye realising the youth of both victims and members of the groups on both sides. We appreciated hearing about the personal stories of those affected Chris also gave some valuable recommendations of other places to visit , eat and drink while in Belfast Highly recommended and a bargain considering how much we got out of the tour

Brilliant

Published on Mar, 2025

Absolutely excellent. Chris is a thoughtful and informative guide and this company presents a balanced and intelligent insight. Dont miss it.

You won’t get your 10,000 steps in

Published on Mar, 2025

Roisin our guide today was very professional and friendly. I learned some fascinating and moving things today and came away from the tour with a sense of understanding of how Belfast has changed over the years. It was a very balanced presentation of the story being told by someone who had experienced life in the city. I would heartily recommend this tour.

Great tour of Belfast history

Published on Mar, 2025

Our guide Roisin was warm, friendly and engaging. Her thorough knowledge of the history, geography and people of Belfast made for a thought provoking and enjoyable tour. We would highly recommend DC tours!

You will not regret booking this tour.

Published on Mar, 2025

Fantastic tour of Belfast. I’m from Belfast originally but live in Sydney. My mum and I did the Terror Tour on my visit back home and we both learnt new info. Chris was very informative and had a great sense of humour. My mums hearing is not great but the earpiece provided was excellent and she heard every word. I would highly recommend.

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