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Discover West Belfast's Political Tour with a Lifelong Local
See West Belfast through the eyes of someone who was born, raised, and still proudly calls it home. This personal tour takes you beyond the guidebooks, offering an understanding insight into Belfast’s history, culture, and the legacy of the Troubles from someone who experienced it firsthand.
Whether you’re visiting from elsewhere in Ireland or travelling from across the world, this tour offers a genuine, personal, and unforgettable connection to Belfast, its people, its history, and its communities.
For parties of more than 7 people, please contact me for a customised quote.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Complimentary pickup is available from:
Belfast Grand Central Station
Belfast Cruise Terminal
Any hotel or agreed location within Belfast City Centre
If you’re staying outside the city centre, simply let me know when booking and I’ll do my best to arrange a convenient pickup location.
Itinerary
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1
Falls Road: Walk along the famous Falls Road, the heart of the Irish nationalist community, and visit my old school, St. Comgall’s, where the events of 1969 marked the beginning of the Troubles. As we explore together, I’ll share personal memories and stories that bring Belfast’s history to life in a way only a local can.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Belfast
International Wall: Discover one of the world’s largest open-air art galleries, where internationally renowned murals tell the stories of Belfast’s communities, political history, resilience, and hopes for the future. You’ll also see a mural featuring my own photograph, commemorating Belfast’s first Irish cultural festival in Northern Ireland.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Shankill Road
Shankill Road: Passing through the famous Peace Gates, we’ll enter the neighbouring Shankill Road to explore the history, traditions, and identity of the Protestant and unionist community. Visit powerful loyalist murals, memorial gardens, and hear the stories of both communities with respect, balance, and understanding.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Belfast
Catholic and Protestant communities: Throughout the tour, I share an honest and impartial insight into life during the Troubles, explaining how both Catholic and Protestant communities experienced the conflict, and how the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 helped shape the peaceful Belfast we know today.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Bobby Sands Mural
Bobby Sands Mural: The tour finishes at the world-famous Bobby Sands Mural while also visiting hidden streets, memorials, and places that reveal the resilience, strength, and spirit of Belfast and its people.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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