Best of Belfast walking tour with local guide

Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, UK, Belfast, United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
3h
Languages
English
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

During this experience, you'll be led by an expert local guide. You'll start at Belfast's iconic City Hall, you'll stroll around the city, admiring its beautiful architecture, stunning street art, and you'll dive into its unique history.You'll learn Belfast's history and heritage. Everyone has heard of the Titanic and the Troubles, and during this tour, you'll dive deeper into the topics, but remember there's so much more to discover! Belfast first got its name over 1,300 years ago, you'll get to know more about historic buildings and landmarks such as St. Anne's Cathedral, Kelly's Cellars, the Albert Clock, the Beacon of Hope and the Salmon of Knowledge. You'll hear local legends, and contemporary social history, and you'll understand why Belfast is still such a unique city today.The tour will also take you through the cultural hub of the Cathedral Quarter. You'll stroll beside the waterfront with views of the river Lagan and over to the iconic yellow cranes, Samson and Goliath, in the Harland and Wolff shipyard where the Titanic was built over 100 years ago. And then you'll explore the historic Entries at the heart of the city center and see how they have now been turned into an outdoor art gallery. At the end, you'll finish the tour at the Titanic Memorial back at City Hall. If you like walking, and history, this is the tour for you.

What to remember

Important info

  • Please arrive at the meeting point 5 to 10 minutes before the start of the tour
  • All tours run even if it's raining. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella just in case
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible. Belfast City Centre is completely flat, so there are no hills or steps
  • Please note that you don't need to buy a ticket for children under 12 years old unless you want them to also have an audio headset to hear the guide more clearly
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What's included
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Guided walking tour. Headsets (to hear the guide). Local guide
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Highlights

Explore the unique districts of the Cathedral Quarter and the Waterfront with an expert, local guide. Admire beautiful architecture, stunning street art, and history of Belfast. Hear about the most famous visitors to Belfast, from the Lone Ranger to the Luftwaffe. Learn the fascinating story of the luckiest survivor on the Titanic. Step back in time in the historic Entries at the heart of the city

Operating days

Daily

Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
DC TOURS
Meeting Point

Please meet your guide at the front gates of Belfast City Hall. Your guide will be wearing a black jacket or t-shirt with the DC Tours logo on the left breast.