Belfast Troubles History and Mural Tour

Experience the heart of Belfast's turbulent past, During the period known as ‘The Troubles,’ bombings, shootings, and murder became part of everyday life, impacting everyone in the city. This tour tells the stories of those who died and those who survived, offering a unique and personal perspective you won’t find in history books. Our tours are led by local guides who lived locally through this dark period. They will share their personal stories of the conflict, giving you an authentic and emotional insight into the events that shaped Belfast.a rare opportunity to understand the deep and lasting effects of this period.
Personal Insights: Hear firsthand accounts from our guides about how the conflict affected their families and community and gain a deeper understanding of the conflict
Take a walk alongside the 45ft (14m) high Peace Wall with endless
Photo opportunities to capture the vibrant and poignant murals that tell the story of Belfast’s past.
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Meeting Point

Raidió Fáilte 107.1fm

30 Divis St, Belfast BT12 4AL, UK

Meet at the cafe entrance in the building, Feel free to use grab a coffee and use the bathrooms before the tour.

What's included:

• Local certified Guide

Not included:

• Gratuities

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Divis

, , Belfast

Was the tallest building in Belfast and house a British Army observation building on its roof and was the location of the tow of the first deaths on the night the troubles broke out in August 1969

10 minutes

International Mural Wall Divis Street

A 501 Divis Street, Belfast, BT12 4AL

A wonderful array of murals depicting local events and international conflicts both past and present.

15 minutes

Garden of Remembrance

Falls Rd, Belfast BT12 4PH, UK

A garden to remember local Republicans who lost their lives in the conflict from the Lower Falls Road area. One of two gardens that we visit and can be controversial as they honour the dead of IRA members.

10 minutes

Bobby Sands Mural

49 Falls Rd, Belfast, SY22 5HS

One of the most famous murals in Belfast, Booby Sand who died on hunger strike in the Maze prison in 1981

10 minutes

Clonard Monastery

1A Clonard Gardens, Belfast, BT13 2RL

Fr, Alex Reid was the resident priest who was instrumental in the beginning of the talks that eventually led to the Good Friday Agreement being signed.

10 minutes

Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden

Bombay St, Belfast, BT13 2RX

The second of the Memorial Gardens we visit, this time dedicated to the Republicans of The Clonard area and the location which is generally accepted as being the location where 'The Troubles' broke out in August 1969

10 minutes

Belfast Peace Lines

11 Bombay St, Belfast BT13 2RX, UK

Witness homes still caged in more than 2 decades after the signing of the Peace Agreement, Stroll alongside the 12m high Peace wall that is higher today than when the Good Friday Agreement was signed.

10 minutes

Irish Republican History Museum

Conway Mill 5 Conway Street, , Belfast, BT13 2DE

This museum is dedicated to the history of Republican conflict from 1798 to present day, displays of decommissioned weapons , prison art and crafts, newspaper articles, and a research library with audio and visual materials available to view.
This is where the walking portion of the tour finishes and you can spend as much time as you like here. A short introduction will be given to you on your arrival.
This museum is run on donations only, so feel free to donate if you wish but is not expected.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included