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Belfast's Cathedral Quarter has been many things over the centuries a Victorian commercial hub, a no-go zone during the Troubles, and now the city's undisputed party district. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll trace how Belfast reinvented itself after the peace agreement, through its pubs, murals, architecture, and the stories locals still argue about over a pint. The tour starts beside the Salmon of Knowledge on the River Lagan, where you'll hear the Irish myth of Fionn Mac Cumhaill before spotting the iconic Harland and Wolff cranes on the skyline. You'll stop outside the Merchant Hotel, once home to a £1,000 cocktail made with whiskey salvaged from a shipwreck, and pass the Watson Building nicknamed the smoothing iron whose furniture once fitted out the Titanic. The tour also takes in Writers' Square, the Assembly Rooms where Ireland's last traditional harpers performed in 1792, and White's Tavern, Belfast's oldest pub, before ending at the First Presbyterian Church.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at The Salmon of Knowledge. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Tour ends at The 3 C's Social Club
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Stop outside the Merchant Hotel, once home to a £1,000 cocktail made with whiskey salvaged from a shipwreck. You'll take in this grand Victorian building, one of Belfast's most opulent landmarks.
Admission ticket free -
Commercial Court (Pass by)
Wander through Commercial Court, the city's most photographed alleyway, draped in colourful umbrellas. You'll spot the Duke of York pub tucked among the vibrant canopies overhead.
Admission ticket free -
Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne (Pass by)
Pass Belfast Cathedral, a striking landmark anchoring the edge of the Cathedral Quarter. You'll take in the building that gave this once-industrial district its enduring name.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Visit the Assembly Rooms, where Ireland's last traditional harpers performed in 1792. You'll learn about the Belfast Harp Festival and the tragic fate of its organiser, Henry Joy McCracken.
Admission ticket free -
Frederick Douglass Statue (Pass by)
Discover the connection to Frederick Douglass, who visited Belfast during his speaking tours. You'll hear how his presence tied this corner of the city to the wider fight against slavery.
Admission ticket free -
First Presbyterian Church Belfast (Pass by)
End at the First Presbyterian Church, marking the tour's final stop. You'll reflect on Belfast's layered history before continuing on to the unofficial last stop at the 3 Cs Social Club.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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