Titanic Belfast: A Self-Guided Maritime Mile Tour

1 to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Skip the bus or taxi and walk to Titanic Belfast with a local guide. On this self-guided walking tour along Belfast's historic Maritime Mile, you'll discover how Belfast became one of the world's greatest shipbuilding cities.

Starting outside Visit Belfast opposite City Hall, you'll pass through the Cathedral Quarter, cross Queen's Bridge for your first views of the iconic Harland & Wolff cranes, and follow the waterfront into the Titanic Quarter. Along the way, hear the stories of the riveters, engineers, and craftsmen whose skill turned iron and steel into ships that changed history. You will stand on the waterfront where Titanic launched before 100,000 people on 31 May 1911.

By the time you arrive, you'll understand not just what happened to the ship — but why she was built here in the first place.

What's Included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at 9 Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GB, UK. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading

End point

Tour ends at 1 Olympic Wy, Belfast BT3 9EP, UK

Itinerary

Duration: 1 to 2 hours (approximately)
  • Spirit of Belfast (Pass by)

    Spot the Spirit of Belfast sculpture, nicknamed the Onion Rings by locals. Discover why Belfast loves giving its monuments cheeky nicknames.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by Victoria Square, Belfast's largest shopping and leisure complex, opened in 2008 as part of the city's post-conflict regeneration. Take in its striking 35-metre glass dome, a modern landmark that changed the Belfast skyline.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by Riddel's Warehouse on Ann Street, a four-storey ironmongery warehouse built in 1867 for John Riddel & Co. Take in this remarkable survival of industrial Victorian Belfast, with its unique glazed atrium hidden behind a polychromatic façade.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass by the Beacon of Hope, a 19.5-metre sculpture in Thanksgiving Square along the River Lagan. Discover its many affectionate local nicknames, including "Nuala with the Hula" and "The Thing with the Ring."

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Cross Queen's Bridge, getting your first views of the River Lagan. Take in, in the distance, the iconic Harland & Wolff cranes, Samson and Goliath.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Cross the Lagan Weir Footbridge, a 120-metre pedestrian and cycle bridge connecting Donegall Quay with Queen's Quay. Take in this modern crossing, used by around 16,000 people each week as they move between the city centre and the Titanic Quarter.

    Admission ticket free
  • SSE Arena Belfast (Pass by)

    Pass by the SSE Arena, formerly branded the Odyssey and later the O2, one of Belfast's largest indoor venues. Take in this modern arena, a symbol of the wider regeneration of the waterfront alongside the Titanic Quarter.

    Admission ticket free
  • SS Nomadic (Pass by)

    Learn about the SS Nomadic, the last surviving White Star Line vessel, which once ferried passengers including Charlie Chaplin and Marie Curie. Take in this rare survivor, docked right in the Titanic Quarter.

    Admission ticket free
  • Titanic Belfast (Pass by)

    Pass by Titanic Hotel Belfast, housed in the former Harland & Wolff Drawing Offices where Titanic and her sister ships were designed. Take in this restored Victorian building, once the creative heart of the world's largest shipyard.

    Admission ticket free
  • Titanic Belfast (Pass by)

    Finish your tour at Titanic Belfast, the striking silver building inspired by the bow of a ship and the glint of an iceberg. Take in this fitting conclusion, ready to continue your Titanic experience with a much deeper understanding of the city and its shipbuilding heritage.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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