Things to Do in Belfast
• With buses arriving every 20 to 30 minutes, you can hop on & off as many times as you like & kick back on your open-top seat to take in scenic views.
• An English-speaking live guide walks you through the city’s gritty past and also offers tips on how to make the most of your sightseeing time.
• You can also tune in to an onboard audio guide, available in 6 languages, if you’d like a little more insight on the sights you pass by.
• Hop off at popular stops like the Titanic Museum or the Peace Wall, bearing the signatures of the Dalai Lama and Bill Clinton.
The Belfast Free Tour is the best way to get to know this curious city. Our mission is to make you feel as if a lifelong friend were showing you the city.
So, what are we going to see?
Free Tour of Belfast: Titanic, the Troubles & Hidden Gems
Welcome! We start at the iconic Belfast City Hall, where I’ll give a brief introduction to the city. We'll check out hidden details, like the missing piece on the City Hall and an unexpected addition to Queen Victoria!
Next, we’ll visit the Titanic Victims' Memorial. There’s more to the Titanic than we know—did you know they hid a fire aboard the ship? I’ll share some fascinating facts before we move on.
History, Murals & Rock Legends
We’ll pass the "In Your Face – Spring in Belfast" mural, symbolizing the city’s rebirth. At the Grand Central Hotel, I’ll reveal the city’s legendary animal symbol.
Then, we’ll visit the Ulster Hall, where Led Zeppelin played their famous song ''Stairway to Heaven''.
Afterward, we’ll stop at the Crown Liquor Saloon, opposite the Europa Hotel, known as the world’s most bombed hotel. Here, we’ll discuss the Troubles and Belfast’s transformation.
The New Belfast & Pub Culture
We’ll head to the Spirit of Belfast, a quirky art piece, and enjoy street music. Walking through a lively alley, we’ll explore the Cathedral Quarter—full of street art, pubs, and culture. We’ll also visit the Cathedral to see its Spire and giant Celtic Cross.
The Docks & The Big Fish
Our final stop is the Docks, where we’ll see the Albert Clock, Belfast’s own Big Ben. Along the River Lagan, we’ll find the Big Fish sculpture, symbolizing the Salmon of Knowledge. Legend says kissing it brings wisdom—let’s give it a try!
That’s the end of our tour! I’ll leave you with some final recommendations. Thanks for joining!
Do you want to know more? Join us!
• Hop on as buses arrive every 30 minutes, kick back in your open-top deck seat and take in 360º panoramic views of the city & discover 19 top spots.
• Want to learn more about the city’s history? Tune in to the multilingual audio guide and find out all you can about the sights you pass by.
• Your City Sightseeing pass is also valid for travel on City Tour Belfast buses. So hop on either tour and keep exploring.
• Explore Belfast's Titanic Quarter, experience the buzz of St. George's Market, and marvel at historic gems on Donegall Street.
Our Political Tour offers a fresh and balanced look at Belfast’s turbulent history. We are a new generation of guides – some from Belfast, others from beyond – united by a shared commitment to tell the story of this city without bias. Our aim is to give visitors a deeper understanding of “The Troubles,” the communities involved, and the ongoing journey toward peace.
The experience begins at Belfast City Hall, where we set the historical scene: the centuries of British rule, the 1916 Easter Rising, the partition of Ireland, and the rise of tensions between Catholic nationalists and Protestant unionists. With this context, we explore the city’s divided neighborhoods and their powerful murals.
On Falls Road, the heart of the republican community, we visit the International Wall, the Divis Tower, and the famous Bobby Sands mural.
Each stop reveals the struggles, hopes, and cultural identity of the people who lived through decades of conflict.
Crossing the Peace Wall, covered in messages of reconciliation, we move into the loyalist Shankill Road. Here, murals, memorials, and stories highlight the experiences and perspectives of this community.
Our tour concludes with a reflection on the Good Friday Agreement and Belfast’s transformation into a modern city.
Whether local or international, our guides share one mission: to help you understand both sides of history and connect with the real Belfast.
• Walk through famous Game of Thrones backdrops such as Carnlough Harbour, Cushendun Caves and the Dark Hedges with helpful insights from your guide.
• Spend free time on the Giant’s Causeway’s basalt formations then click atmospheric coastal photographs at nearby Dunluce Castle.
• Your guide offers clear explanations, entertaining stories and useful advice that help you appreciate each site without missing key details.
• Benefit from organised return travel in a comfortable bus, ensuring smooth transitions between stops and keeping the itinerary efficient.
This is the ORIGINAL and BEST FREE TOUR in Belfast, all our English speaking guides are full-time, mature, experienced guides with over 60 years experience that grew up through the period known as "The Troubles" and share their personal experiences of this period, complemented with their crazy sense of humour along with the buildings and its people. . Our Spanish tour guides are 50% local born and raised and our Spanish born guides are long-term residents who are trained to the highest standard in the local knowledge by locals,
No temporary Student guides who work from a script are used in our organisation. Get the local story from a local
Beware of Imposters!
On this tour we will visit many locations
- The Blackman Statue and Belfast Inst.
- The Titanic Memorial
- The Europa Hotel
- The Famous Crown Liquor Saloon
- The Docklands & The Lagan River
- The Linen Quarter and the Industrial Revolution
• Cathedral Quarter
• Albert Clock
• The Big Fish
• Belfast City Hall
• City Laneways
• Enjoy return transport from Dublin with a knowledgeable guide offering stories, plus free time to shop or wander Belfast’s streets.
• Stand above the Atlantic at Dunluce Castle, then stroll across the ancient basalt columns of the Giant’s Causeway.
• Wander the haunting Dark Hedges lane, then experience Titanic Belfast’s nine galleries filled with ship history and immersive storytelling.
• Opt for front row seats to see everything clearly and stay fully engaged with your guide’s insights or choose regular seats for comfort at an affordable price.
My Insider’s History and Cultural tour
covers over 1500 years of Belfast history – from a small Irish settlement to a giant of the Industrial Revolution to the post conflict capital that is one of Ireland’s hottest tourist attractions
Make the most of your time in Belfast with
my insider’s History and Culture Tour
Small group size makes for a more personal and memorable experience.
Admire stunning Victorian architecture, explore the narrow historic ‘entries’ with their atmospheric pubs and stroll the cobbled streets of the cathedral quarter and the city’s dazzling array of street art.
The tour ends at the Big Fish beside the River Lagan within easy reach of both Titanic and Cathedral Quarters and several of Belfast’s pubs.
There is no more enjoyable and rewarding
way to take in the fascinating history, iconic landmarks and vibrant contemporary life of this Beautiful city than on a guided walking tour with a experienced knowledgable and insightful insider.
On this memorable tour you will gain an understanding of and insight into how the Belfast of today has been shaped by religion, rebellion and conflict.
As a native and resident of Belfast I will share with you my personal favourite bars restaurants and cafes.
Book now and make the most of your time in Belfast !!
• Unlike regular city tours, this experience unearths the real, unfiltered Belfast. Hear personal stories of The Troubles, providing insights you won't find elsewhere.
• Step into iconic locations from the conflict era, and let the stirring political murals weave the tale of the city's past, an inclusion that sets this tour apart.
• The tour extends beyond history, with insider tips on the best local hangouts. It’s a historical tour and a city guide, all rolled into one!
• Fun Fact: By the end of the 19th Century Belfast was known as the world's linen capital and was nicknamed Linenopolis.
My name is Stevie, born, bred and proud to hail from the historic and unique city of Belfast.
I have a passion for history, culture and notable people all of which Belfast has in abundance. Having grown up with the troubles - being born in 1969 - I have the lived experience of what our city went through and how it has risen to rightly be one of the premium city breaks in the world! My tour also captures the origins of the city from the humble banks of the hidden River Farset through to rebellions, becoming a powerhouse of the industrial revolution including the most famous shipyard and ship in the world. My own history is intertwined with Belfast and I will be your storyteller of this awesome city with a personal touch and the world famous Belfast humour - the craic! Being a tour guide is an honour with one of the best aspects being hearing your stories!
It's my mission to ensure an informative and engaging experience for all with a good dose of the legendary Belfast welcome. I am fully qualified OCN Level 2 and a member of Tour Guides N Ireland providing insurance cover for your peace of mind. See you at the Big Fish!
• An expert guide leads the way, providing context, tips, and lesser-known stories that help you fully appreciate Northern Ireland’s iconic sights.
• Comfortable seating lets you unwind on the round-trip drive, soak in Northern Ireland’s landscapes, and arrive refreshed for exploring the Causeway and castles.
• Choose your adventure by adding GoT sites like Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough Harbour, and Cushendun Caves or visiting the Titanic Museum.
As a Belfast-born guide who grew up during the Troubles, I offer a local perspective shaped by first-hand experience of the conflict and the city’s transformation in the years since.
Through murals, peace walls and personal insight, this tour explores not only the history of the Troubles, but also the communities, memories and lasting impact that continue to shape Belfast today.
Tour Description:
Explore Belfast’s history of the Troubles through both sides—Protestant & Catholic, Unionist & Nationalist, Loyalist & Republican. Walk the Falls and Shankill Roads, see powerful murals and landmarks, and hear hidden local stories and insights only a true local can share.
Some of the areas we will visit:
Loyalist side
- Welcome mural on Shankill road
- The Bayardo Bar Memorial
- Omagh bomb Memorial Garden
- Ulster Tower Mural
- VE Day & 36 (Ulster) Division Murals
- Ulster Covenant Mural
Republican side
- Welcome mural on Falls road
- Divis Tower and murals
- The International ("Solidarity") Wall
- Republican Garden of Remembrance
- The Hunger Strikers Memorial
- Bobby Sand Mural
Along the tour I will also explain the history behind the Troubles in a larger context and also explain the road to peace and the 1998 Peace Agreement.
All questions will be answered and the tour will be delivered in a impartial professional way
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
• Ride comfortably from Belfast with a guide sharing live commentary, uncovering local myths, historical context, and cinematic highlights along the way.
• See Dunluce Castle perched above crashing waves and wander across the UNESCO Giant’s Causeway, feeling the giant-shaped basalt under your feet.
• Walk beneath the gnarled, 300-year-old beech trees of the Dark Hedges, a cinematic and mysterious avenue along Northern Ireland’s countryside.
• Visit Titanic Belfast’s expansive museum with interactive displays detailing the ship’s building, historic voyage, disaster, and cultural significance.
The first and only historical-political tour of Belfast in Italian (also available in English - for more information, contact me by booking). We'll visit the landmarks of West Belfast ( Falls Road and Shankill Road ), discovering the history of the Troubles through the murals and commemorative installations that dot the city.
We'll start from Divis Street (Falls Road - the Catholic road) and the infamous Divis Tower . We'll discover the protagonists and events of the Northern Irish conflict. We'll then head down the Falls Road, visiting the International Wall , the Garden of Remembrance , and the H-Block Memorial . Depending on the travelers' wishes, we'll visit the Irish Republican History Museum at Conway Mill . We'll then continue to the Bobby Sands mural . Afterwards, we'll take a short break with the opportunity to purchase West Belfast souvenirs next to the Sinn Féin headquarters. From here, we'll take a bus to Milltown Cemetery. Then, back on the bus, we'll retrace our steps for a walk along the Peace Wall that separates the Falls Road from the Shankill Road (predominantly Protestant). We'll stop at Frizzell's Fish Shop , the site of a bomb explosion at the end of the Troubles, before continuing on to the Shankill Memorial Park. We'll pass by the former Bayardo pub, another site of an explosion, to conclude the tour at the Shankill Mission . From here, we'll walk back to the meeting point.
