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IN-DEPTH 2 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY TOUR Every city has it’s shopping and coffee culture but Belfast city has a unique past after coming out of 30 years of conflict.Your guides are the original drivers who had to transport their communities through the bullets and bombs of THE TROUBLES and have their lives at risk every time they seat in their black cabs.
The North of Ireland has become famous for the murals painted in almost every area of the country . These pictures of IRA ,UVF murals are often flashed around the world on news bulletins or used as a backdrop when interviewing people. They often depict the history and political views of both traditions and are a way of marking territory. These wall paintings often look intimidating but they have become as much of a tourist attraction as many of the regular attractions within Belfast and beyond.
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Meeting and pickup
Hi Sorry we don’t pick up from any cruise ship as it’s several mile outside Belfast city centre. But we can collect you outside Belfast city hall front gates. We offer a free pick up 1km radius from city hall. The cruise ship shuttle bus leaves you outside Visit Belfast which is a cross the street from city hall. Please let us know if you like to be picked up city hall front gates. Thanks Lucy
Itinerary
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1Bobby Sands Mural
Falls road Belfast the heart of Republicanism and the birth place of the Provisional Irish Republican Army. You guide will give you a full detailed account off history from a Republican point of view and you will be able to get a photo of the worlds most famous mural Bobby sands.
30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Divis flats is the start of the Falls road and welcome mural depicting everyone is welcome. You guide will explain about the British having the army base on the top 3 floors and using people as human sheilds and explain the burning of Falls road 1969 by loyalist and 800 years of Irish history
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
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Clonard monastery is iconic with the people of west Belfast. This is the heart of the Catholic faith for many and hosted the secret peace talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4Shankill Road
The heart of the loyalist community and birth place of the UVF /UDA dating back to 455AD. Your guide will tell you in detail about the murals painted by locals on family homes. 800 years of British history will be told in detail and how people still our loyal to the British crown.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Built in the 1800s and housed most of the notorious political prisoners.It also was a hanging jail right to the 60s. With a tunnel under the road leading to Crumlin road court house.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The international wall has over 40 murals that change monthly and depict different conflict or a pressed people around the world that haven’t got a voice. Palestine,Kurdish Cuban to name a few that the Republican communities support
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7Peace Wall
These massive wall where built 1969 to keep the peace and remain to the present day. With over 30 through the city you have a opportunity to write you name on this wall.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Bobby Sands IRA volunteer MP mural on the side of Sinn Fein head quarters and opposite the former blacken tans base The Falls Library.Your guide will give you a in-depth history of the 1981 hunger strike,
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The upper and lower Shankill road have murals depicting the protestant people loyalty to the British crown.You will have a opportunity to get photos of these murals.
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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 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.
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