Belfast Peace Wall and Murals Tour

Although little known to most, today's Belfast is still a divided city. About 25 kilometers of physical wall separates two religious communities that live side by side. For more than 30 years, this controversial period known as "The Troubles" has marked the city and its residents. Very few people - if there were any - were those who did not suffer violence or chaos in this area.
 From this political revolt an unusual area emerged, both communities paint murals in their neighborhoods, murals that tell their story, their political ideals, their culture.

 Explore closely, on foot, both sides of the Peace Wall and the world-famous murals of Belfast - a city that earned its reputation as the world's largest outdoor art gallery - and listen to the stories behind them.

Meeting Point

Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm

30 Divis St, Belfast BT12 4AL, UK

The guide will meet the guests in front of the building.

What's included:

• Tour guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Bobby Sands Mural

49 Falls Rd, Belfast, SY22 5HS

The area surrounding Falls Road is known as the "Gaeltacht" area, where some locals speak the Irish language and is a sign of the Irish culture they wish to preserve. During our tour of this area, we will witness visible signs of the desire of this community to be part of the Republic of Ireland.
 We will visit the International Wall, the Bobby Sands mural, the Remembraza Garden of the volunteers of the local IRA and Bombay Street, where the problem exploded in 1969.

1 hour, 30 minutes

Shankill Road

Shankill Rd, , Belfast

Then we will pass through the electronically controlled gates that divide the two communities known locally as "Check Point Charlie" and walk across the Wall to Shankill Road, where you will demonstrate the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom.
 You will have the opportunity to sign the Wall of Peace - if you wish - and leave your message next to Bill Clinton's and the Dalai Lama's. On this side of the wall we will visit several murals that commemorate the UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force), the Garden of Remembrance and bombing places where lives were lost.

 With a deep knowledge of both communities, your guide will share with you the shock lived during this time and the steps that led to peace in Northern Ireland, as well as the hopes and dreams of local communities for the future.

1 hour, 30 minutes