Best of Belfast Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic Titanic Quarter
- Admire the stunning Belfast City Hall
- Discover the vibrant Cathedral Quarter
- Learn about Belfast's rich industrial heritage
- Experience the city's unique street art scene
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Belfast's top attractions
- Visit to the Titanic Quarter and City Hall
- Insightful commentary from a knowledgeable local guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Our guide will meet you at the front gates of Belfast City Hall and your tour will begin with an introduction to the tour and the history of the city.
In Bank Square you will discover the history of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its unique grotto, and the original Belfast Castle which stood nearby.
As you walk into the Cathedral Quarter your guide will introduce you to the remarkable history and stories of the United Irishmen and their contributions to our city's development.
As we walk along the historic Hill Street, one of the last cobbled streets in Belfast, we will introduce you to some of the best street art in Belfast along with our recommendations for our finest bars, restaurants and nightspots, together with the story of Punk in Belfast and why it was so important to us in the midst of the Troubles.
The Customs House is one of the finest buildings in the city and was home to 'Speaker's Corner'. You will learn some of the stories of the best and worst orators to have stood here, together with the history of one of the oldest pubs in Belfast still standing nearby.
As you walk along the banks of the river Lagan you can look across to the famous yellow cranes in Harland & Wolff shipyard. It was here that the Titanic was built over 100 years ago. You will also hear the legend behind the stunning public sculpture 'the Salmon of Knowledge' and visit our favourite piece of art, the Beacon of Hope, which symbolises the resilience and regeneration of Belfast in recent years.
The Albert Memorial Clock is Belfast's very own 'leaning tower'. At this historic spot you will discover the reason for the angle and also learn how Belfast got it's name. And we'll show you our most famous footballer's favourite pub!
The Belfast Entries are at the heart of the oldest part of the city. Today they have been turned into an amazing outdoor art gallery. Here you will get to explore dozens of pieces of art each with its own story to tell, while hearing about the importance of this area and the people who lived here over the centuries.
In the pedestrian precinct at the heart of the city you will discover the meaning behind some of the quirkiest public art in Belfast, together with its alternative name and the centuries-old stories of the historic buildings surrounding it.
Your tour ends at the Titanic Memorial back at City Hall, where you will hear the story of the most famous ship built here and of some the people who sailed on her, before finishing with tales of some of our most famous citizens (whose statues are to be found in the grounds) and their contributions to our society.
Meeting point
Start Location
Belfast City Hall, Donegall Square North, Belfast, UK
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress accordingly.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- The tour is conducted in English; please ensure you understand the language.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a leisurely 3-hour walk with occasional stops.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Stroller Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
Traveler reviews
Fabulous and informative walking tour.
We were treated to a fabulous and informative walking tour with Roisin our guide. Her knowledgeable and engaging commentary really brought Belfast to life and gave us new places to revisit. Highly recommended.
Fascinating “Scrappy Belfast”
Great tour with Chris providing the highlights of the City Center of Belfast. We enjoyed historical stories of the area including The Troubles and a tour of Trinity College and the infamous Long Room, along with some of the oldest pubs in the area. Chris graciously answered any questions we had as we were a small group. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Belfast for the day.
Exceptional Tour by Colin
Colin is an excellent guide. He made sure we learned enough about Irish history to appreciate Belfast and the surrounding area. We never felt rushed or hurried, and he gave us an exceptional tour of highlights. Colin spent extra time making sure we got to see and do the things we were most interested in. An extremely informative and helpful tour, with great suggestions of things to do afterwards and places to eat.
Great tour, highly recommend
Excellent tour, well worth booking. Roisin was lovely, really knowledgeable and engaging, I was honestly worried about my attention span over the course of a few hours after an early flight, but she was so interesting we’d have stayed chatting longer. We booked this for the first morning of our first trip to Belfast to get a sense of the city and where we might want to head to later on, and it was brilliant. We’ve never booked a tour like this before, but based on our experience we absolutely will again. There are lots of more specifically focused tours available, but we wanted to get a general and rounded overview of the city and its layout first. Thank you so much Roisin, and DC tours.
A terrific walking tour
This tour was truly wonderful. Our guide, Mark, said he was only with the company for a few years, but he really knew his stuff. You can read the details of the tour on your own, but I will say it was a great introduction to Belfast, and managed to cover not only a geographical orientation of the area, but also quite a bit of the recent and not-so-recent history. Mark’s background is in military history, which obviously helped! He was very willing to talk to us about the Troubles as well, and it was great to have a local’s perspective on that history, as well as the current movements towards possible reunification. It is a three-hour walk, with a short break for a quick coffee and bathroom stop, so definitely wear your walking shoes. The price was right, and we were a nice small group of seven. In addition to history, we also got a nice orientation to the local eating scene. We had a great time, and cannot recommend this tour highly enough!