Belfast History and Culture Walking Tour

I am born and bred here in Belfast and have so many connections through my experience and my family. I have an extensive knowledge of the city's history and what makes Belfast people so welcoming...myself included! I love learning from people and considering it a true honour if you experience my tours.

Meeting Point

The Big Fish

Donegall Quay, Belfast BT1 3NG, UK

Meet at the beautiful Big Fish by the River Lagan. Every local knows it so if need directions just ask. I will have a black shoulder bag and Tour Guides Northern Ireland name badge.

What's included:

• Fully insured

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 3 hours

Big Fish

Donegall Quay, Belfast, BT1 3NG

Our starting point where the Salmon of Knowledge known locally as the Big Fish (cos its a big fish!) is based on a story of legend and myth. Her scales tell the story of Belfast and its people but also symbolises the links to the River Lagan, shipbuilding and Belfast Lough. Underneath flows a hidden river...the Farset which gives the city its name.

15 minutes

Customs House

Custom House Custom House Square, , Belfast, BT1 3ET

Hear of how Belfast punches way above its weight in the age of the industrial revolution and commerce. To its place as a gathering for public meetings to its use now as a fantastic amphitheatre for summer music.

10 minutes

Albert Memorial Clock Tower

Queen's Square, , Belfast, BT1 3FG

Landmark memorial clock built after the death of Prince Albert, beloved husband of Queen Victorian. Discover the clocks big secret!

10 minutes

Joy's Entry

Joy's Entry, Belfast, BT14DR

Belfast High Street is the birthplace of the city. With its famous entries we will hear the story of the liberal and revolutionary Henry Joy McCracken, Presbyterian leader of the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798.

15 minutes

First Presbyterian Church

41 Rosemary St, Belfast BT1 1QB, UK

A historic church in the heartland of Presbyterian Belfast home of liberal forward thinking radicals and driving forces in the development of Belfast commercially and socially. Hear of the brave stand by one such Presbyterian against slavery

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Cathedral Quarter

69 Donegall St, Belfast

From a rundown forgotten area of the city to its status as the entertainment and food hub ! The origins of Belfast punk music, the famous Duke of York pub and the beautiful Merchant Hotel.Then to the stunning and historic Cathedral itself...

15 minutes

Royal Avenue - Belfast

Royal Avenue, Belfast, BT11FE

Stories of Victorian grandeur symbolic of a city of being one of the the world economic powerhouses

15 minutes

Belfast City Hall

Donegall Square, Belfast, BT1 5GS

The jewel in the centre of the city. The focal point for protests, meetings, commemoration and celebration. Hear how the city hall bore the story of the troubles and a positive future. We finish by the sombre tranquility of the Titanic Memorial

15 minutes