Belfast's Unforgettable Journey: Conflict to Coexistence
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Over 2 hours and 30 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.
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Kristen_B, 10/23/2025 8:48:25 PM
Our tour guide was an excellent communicator. He had lots of great information, facts and personal stories that made the history of the area come alive. He spoke confidently and seamlessly as we moved around the city.
Inga_B, 10/22/2025 9:50:24 PM
Amazing tour! Really gave a glimpse into the religious and political struggles of Ireland and how it shaped it’s history.
Chris_S, 10/22/2025 1:35:57 PM
Anne was our tour guide and she was tremendous! She was extremely knowledgeable about the subject, well spoken and very personable. She was a little girl when the troubles started so she was able to give a first-hand account of growing up during this phenomenally turbulent time. You are truly blessed to have her as were we.
wordsneeded, 10/22/2025 10:20:24 AM
The tour guide, Anne, was knowledgeable, passionate and did a fantastic job providing an overview from an unbiased perspective as well as her own personal experience. I definitely recommend this tour!
336sevis, 10/22/2025 5:03:28 AM
Lovely way to learn more about the troubles and how it specifically affected Belfast. Very interesting stories shared and so important to understand the inter generational impact this time period had to the city and its people.
Annie G, 10/21/2025 2:11:59 PM
One of the most interesting and poignant tours. Jim contextualized the history leading to and during The Troubles and left us with the hopeful present and future. Most importantly, as someone who was himself affected by that time in history, he gave a voice and names to the victims. Not an easy tour, due to the subject matter, but definitely an important one.
Annie_G, 10/21/2025 2:10:14 PM
One of the most interesting and poignant tours. Jim contextualized the history leading to and during The Troubles and left us with the hopeful present and future. Most importantly, as someone who was himself affected by that time in history, he gave a voice and names to the victims. Not an easy tour, due to the subject matter, but definitely an important one.
Gybbsy, 10/20/2025 1:52:29 PM
A fantastic tour and very informative. Our guide Anne was extremely knowledgeable and gave an unbiased account of the troubles from growing up in the city at that time.
Voyage745696, 10/20/2025 5:52:31 AM
Wow! This is a must do when visiting Belfast. Our guide was amazing... energetic, informative, neutral, and inclusive of many groups from around the world. Even with the bad weather, we all had a great time learning about the conflict that devastated communities for decades.
Francisco_N, 10/19/2025 8:20:38 AM
This walking tour was a highlight of my time in Belfast. Our guide was not only knowledgeable about Belfast’s history, but also passionate in her presentation. I highly recommend this tour, especially on your first day of visiting the city.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles)
- Minimum age is 12 years
- The tour will take place regardless of the weather. Please check the forecast and dress accordingly
- A waterproof jacket is recommended just in case of showers, as is warm clothing during the winter months
- Belfast City Center is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved. However, comfortable footwear is advised
Departure point
We meet at the front gates of Belfast City Hall in Donegall Square North. The tour starts every day at 10.30am. Your guide will be wearing a black jacket or t-shirt with the DC Tours logo on the left breast.Return details
Over 2 hours and 30 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.Redemption
Minimum age is 12 years old Comfortable shoes are recommended, the tour covers 1.5 miles over flat ground, - no hills or steps A waterproof jacket is recommended just in case of showers The tour starts every day at 10.30am24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund