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Hometown Tours provides fun and memorable guided walks and cycles on the traffic-free paths of Belfast. Learn about Belfast, its history, plans for the future and the communities that live here, guided by Steven Patterson, a native Belfast man and leading sustainable travel expert.
As the director of sustainable travel charity Sustrans, Steven played a pivotal role in creating Belfast's active travel infrastructure and has decades of experience working with the communities who live along the cycle paths and greenways of this unique modern city.
Have fun and create great memories of your time in Belfast with a deeper look at its history, present-day culture and the exciting plans for the city's regeneration.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet on Riverside Path beside the big red Belfast Buoys behind the Premier Inn Hotel
Itinerary
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1Titanic Belfast
Explore the past, present and future of the Titanic Quarter where the Titanic was built and meet the communities who built her
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
At the last remaining ship of the White Star Line company you will hear about the fascinating life of this ship which included taking passengers to the Titanic. We don't go onto the ship on this tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Wonder at the scale of The Thompson Dry Dock as the largest Dock in the world when built. The Titanic was kitted out here before sailing to Southampton. We also pass by HMS Caroline and walk along the riverside Maritime mile pathway with great views of Belfast Lough
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
We stop by these two iconic yellow cranes - the symbol of Belfast and a great selfie spot to create memories of your trip to Belfast
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
This beautiful community square is host to amazing Narnia Sculpture Trail with bronze models of all the favourite characters created by CS Lewis including a massive Aslan. We stop for refreshments at the Visitors Centre and learn about the heritage of the area given Belfast was an industrial world leader.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
We cycle along the lovely traffic-free riverside paths in East Belfast relaxing and at one with nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
7
The Victorian baths have recently been sensitively renovated and we get to visit the heritage zone which tells a great story of the east Belfast Communities who lived here and worked in the shipyards and other major works in the City. Get to know the community who built Titanic.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Housed in the old Harland and Wolff offices this high quality hotel includes a heritage zone which we will visit. We get to visit the offices of Harland, Wolff and Lord Pirrie and get to see the drawing offices where the Harland and Wolff ships were designed. The tours ends here so you can stay for a coffee or a drink in these wonderful surroundings.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour last 3 hours in total with lots of stops at the attractions
- Need to be able to ride a bike comfortably on level paths
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 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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