Belfast Murals and History Private Tour

TheTroubles IRA,UVF ,UFF Irish ,British told by a local guide who seen with his own eyes a war.Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original  drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.

What's included:

• free Belfast city center pick 1km from Belfast city hall
• Train,Airports and Cruise ship and air b&b pick up surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only

Not included:

• Pick up from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Divis

, , Belfast

Falls road Divis Flats occupied by the British Army 2007 top 3 floors also a visit to the World Famous Murals at the International Wall to learn all about the conflict. Ample photo opportunities-Learn about Belfast's Dark History! Get a local’s insight into the Troubles that divided Belfast and how they shaped the city and its street art on this intimate street art tour. See colorful murals created by both Nationalist and Loyalist communities, including the celebrated Peace Wall, as you travel around Belfast with ease in your very own Private Transportation!

15 minutes

Peace Wall

15 Cupar Way, Belfast, BT13 2RX

A tour and history on the Peace Wall which still divides Belfast to this very day. Write your Name and a Message of Hope on the Wall, other notable signatories include US President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama
The radius of over 40 peacewalls like a chessboard throughout the city stretches 20 mile.

15 minutes

Clonard Monastery

1A Clonard Gardens, Belfast, BT13 2RL

See the beautiful Clonard Monastery and where it is situated in the middle of the Falls road and unbelievable architecture built by local craftmen and ltalians.

10 minutes

Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden

Bombay St, Belfast, BT13 2RX

A visit to Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden. You will learn a lot of history and how the conflict began in 1969, Address: Bombay Street, Clonard. Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970. Commissioned by: Greater Clonard Ex-Prisoners' Association. Date unveiled: 20 August 2000 Notes: Plaques in memory of all Republican prisoners from the area who have died since 1916 were unveiled on 11 March 2001. Annual commemorative march held around 11th March.
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10 minutes

International Mural Wall Divis Street

A 501 Divis Street, Belfast, BT12 4AL

book, The Belfast Mural Guide estimated that, in Belfast, there were approximately 300 quality murals on display, with many more in varying degrees of age and decay. Murals commemorate, cate and display aspects of culture and history. The themes of murals often reflect what is important to a particular community.

10 minutes

Belfast

Belfast

Saint Peters cathedral outstanging craftmenship built in the 1800s and where the famous Republican song was wrote by the catholic priest.

Pass by without stopping

Bobby Sands Mural

49 Falls Rd, Belfast, SY22 5HS

If you ever read or watch anything about The Troubles or conflict The Falls road is mentioned the birth place or the Provisional Irish Republican Army and the heart of Republicanism.You guide will explain irish history dating back 900 years to the peace progress.

15 minutes

Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road, , Belfast, BT14 6ST

Best oldest jail and it housed most of the famous prisoner and had several successful over the years.Plus it was a hanging gaol right into the 1960s.

Pass by without stopping

Shankill Road

Shankill Rd, , Belfast

This is the heart of loyalism The Shankill road dates by over 500 years and is the birth place of the UVF and UFF your guide will explain British history of the protest people and their fight against Republicanism.

15 minutes

Shankill Graveyard

Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 3AE

Along the Shankill road you will have a chance to take photos of these amazing works of art painted by locals to depict their support of the crown.

15 minutes