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The Belfast Eclectic City Center Walking Tour is the most popular experience along #theMartiWay. And covers the History, of not only the period known as the Troubles, but also the Architecture, Street Art and People, and everything from it’s Industrial Heritage to it’s modern day Hi Tech and Advanced Engineering. Leaving from Belfast City Hall and ending in the Cathedral Quarter. We will discover some of the Belfast Buildings along the way that make the city such a beautiful and unique space.
You will hear of the colourful history that has shaped this part of the Island of the Island over 9,000 years. You'll also discover some of the famous local People and what they are remembered for. Hear of things invented here. And of other things to do and be entertained by, while in Belfast and Northern ireland. You will hear of its past history, its present innovation and future redevelopment .
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will be outside the grounds of City Hall. By the large main gates in the middle, by the long horizontal information board. Wearing a blue checked backpack.
The walking tour will finish in St. Anne's Square by the Statue of Anne.
Itinerary
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1Belfast City Hall
After meeting at City Hall this walking tour will be an introduction to what else to see and do while in Belfast some of which is free when opened. You'll hear of great places to wine and dine in the cities best gastro bars and resturants and hearing a description of where Belfast came from and get a background of how the period known as the troubles are a part of the birth of Belfast. You'll hear of its past history, its present innovation and future redevelopment . And then we set off to discover some of the places and people you've just learnt about in the introduction to the tour. Passing the Titanic Memoral Garden as we strowl into the Linen quarter to reach our next stop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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It's hear you'll hear of the development of the Memorial garden to the Ill-fated HMS Titanic.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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And having discovered how the linen industry developed the town of Belfast. We'll discover some of the Belfast buildings (like this remarkable church) along the way that make the city such a beautiful and unique space. As we enter the Markets area.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Pass St. Georges market hearing of its history. Passby the courts area hearing how the markets area has developed
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Well passby this iconic sculpture as we strowl on towards the Entries
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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We'll enter the little narrow streets, where Belfast was Born. And hear of the rebellious locals like The United Irishmen, and view lots of Street Art that tells the history from it's birth. And where now locals and visitors mingle in their many Gastro Bars, and Resturants.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Leaving the River Lagan behind us now. We reach Vicotria Sq, to hear of its past present and future. And pass by towards the Spirit of Belfast.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As we reach the Beacon of Hope Sculpture. Hear of its meaning and discover whats further down the lagan river like the Big Fish and Gateway to the Titanic Quarter.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Now known as the International Conference Centre Belfast (ICC Belfast) we see and hear of the development of this area.
Admission ticket free -
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As we pass the Big Fish, you'll hear of it's history written on its scales.. And strowl on towards the Cathedral Quarter. Viewing the Titanic quarter. Just a 15 minute walk on the other side of the river.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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And it's in the Cathedral Quarter we'll view more of the International and Local Street Art. Hear of how Belfast and it's people are coming together in Peace and Reconciliation
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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As we walk around the Cathedral you'll hear of it's construction and hear of development now happening in this area.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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And it's here we will finish your introduction to Belfast in St. Annes Square. A Square discribed as the Belfast answer to a European Plaza with its many Restaurants and Apartments above.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not a Luxury Private tour
- Not a private tour
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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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