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Discover the vibrant city of Belfast with our award-winning walking tours. Whether you’re interested in history, politics, culture or just looking for a fun way to explore the city, our experienced guides will provide you with an in-depth and unforgettable experience. 

Our tours stand out for their commitment to quality and enthusiasm. We don’t just walk around aimlessly, we provide insightful stories and detailed information about the most fascinating sights in Belfast. Our friendly and charming guides ensure that your tour is both informative and fun. 

Don’t just take our word for it – we have a stellar reputation on major tourism social media channels with countless five-star reviews from satisfied customers. We know what we’re talking about. We love Belfast so much we wrote a book on it and we love sharing Belfast with you. Join us and discover the very best of Belfast, we can’t wait to show you around. Book your spot on one of our walking tours today!

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Discover the Belfast story, from birth through its turbulent history of conflict and terror to peace and prosperity!

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Brews & Views Craft Beer Tour

An amazing craft beer experience! Sample up to eight unique local craft beers in four venues.  An ideal afternoon out for visitors and locals – Team Building; Hen & Stag groups all welcome; a birthday treat or just an fun experience for the craft curious!

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Titanic Trail Walking Tour for Private Groups

This tour is the perfect way to discover Belfast’s Titanic and Maritime story. Your Blue Badge qualified guide will inform and entertain you as you visit various locations along the way.

Discover the stories of Belfast

We specialise in Belfast city tours – but we can also tailor tours that are personal and designed to meet your needs – so if you’re looking for things to do in Northern Ireland then get in touch.

Private tours include pubs , political and industrial history, the Titanic Quarter, Game of Thrones, the Giants Causeway and Bushmills Distillery.

Our tours are among the most popular in Belfast!

Aidan led our family on the Cathedral Quarter walk. My husband and I were born in N Ireland but our adult children were born in England. We all found the tour, and the way Aidan explained everything, both fun and interesting. Aidan is engaging and enthusiastic about all aspects of Belfast history, society and politics. I’m very pleased to recommend him!

We did the walking tour today and our guide was Kerena. She was amazing!!! She told us a lot about the history and combined interesting facts with funny anecdotes. She really knows her way around the city. We highly recommend this tour. It was a blast!!!

I had a great time on a lovely, learning filled walking tour with Aiden. He clearly understands and conveys the history of conflict and division with Belfast. With it being a small tour, he was able to cater his content to my questions and interests. He also gives a very balanced telling of the different perspectives throughout the history.

Even though we live in Belfast, I took part in this tour and found it really interesting, full of details and many many things I did not know. Kerena was a welcoming host and so approachable with a good sense of humour. I would really recommend this company as the hosts have a great deal of experience and will provide great value for money.

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Belfast city hall, tours and exhibition, accessibility at city hall, opening hours, toilets and changing places facility.

Belfast City Hall is Belfast City Council's civic building. It is in Donegall Square, in the heart of Belfast city centre. It first opened its doors on 1 August 1906.

The grounds at Belfast City Hall  have memorials to the history, people and events associated with the city. The grounds comprise two lawns, the Titanic Memorial Garden, The Cenotaph and Garden of Remembrance.

Our accessible stair lift on the ground floor of Belfast City Hall is being repaired. 

Please use the front doors of City Hall if you are visiting with a pram or need alternative access. These open at 9.30am, Monday to Friday, and 10am on Saturday and Sunday.

If you need access before those times, speak to one of our security team at the back gates of City Hall.

• Opening times may change during public and bank holidays

Guided tours

There are guided tours in City Hall daily. A tour lasts for an hour and gives an extraordinary glimpse into areas not usually accessible to the public

Find out more about our guided public tours

Visitor exhibition

The visitor exhibition offers a self-guided journey from Belfast’s past to present, showing the vibrancy and diversity of the city across six themed zones.

Find out more about our visitor exhibition

Belfast City Hall Donegall Square Belfast BT1 5GS 

Translink provides regular train services to and from Belfast City Centre. For up-to-date information on timetables, visit  www.translink.co.uk . Lanyon Place Station and Great Victoria Street Station are both within walking distance to City Hall.

Translink operates transport services to Belfast City Centre. For up-to-date information on timetables, visit  www.translink.co.uk

George Best Belfast City Airport is a 10 to 15-minute drive to City Hall, with regular bus links and taxi or car hire available at the airport. For full details visit  www.belfastcityairport.com .

Belfast International Airport is a 20 to 30-minute drive to City Hall with regular bus links and taxi or car hire available at the airport. For full details, visit  www.belfastairport.com .

Toilet facilities

Toilets can be found in the east foyer of City Hall on the ground floor which include unisex, fully accessible facilities.

You can buy souvenirs at our gift shop in the main reception area, including pens, pencils, magnets, books, keyrings, toys and ceramics.

Family facilities

A family room can be found in the east foyer of City Hall on the ground floor which includes baby changing facilities.

We also welcome breastfeeding in Belfast City Hall

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Guide and assistance dogs facilities

A dog spend area for guide and other assistance dogs is available just inside the gates located at the south-east of the building.  The facility is available for use during City Hall opening hours.

Belfast City Hall has public toilets on the ground floor in the east of the building. This includes a parent room and a fully accessible toilet. 

City Hall has a Changing Places facility available to the public. It is open:

• Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm
• Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm 

For access, you should ask at reception in City Hall.

When City Hall is closed, these access arrangements apply:

Equipment in the Changing Places facility includes:

• height-adjustable, adult-sized changing bench 
• hoist 
• centrally-placed toilet with space either side 
• accessible shower 
• non-slip floor 
• privacy screen

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Free Wi-Fi is available at this venue.

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There are disabled parking bays within the central courtyard for those attending an event or meeting in City Hall. You need to book spaces prior to the event. You can do this by speaking to the event or meeting organiser who can make the necessary arrangements with City Hall staff. Event organisers will be briefed on accessible parking when booking an event.

• The reception desk located on the main marble has lowered counters.
• There is lift access to all floors.
• A limited number of wheelchairs and scooters can be borrowed during your visit. You can speak with reception staff to access these.
• Guide dogs are welcome on site.
• We are a breastfeeding-friendly venue.
• Accessible toilets are available on all floors of the building. All accessible toilets have emergency alarms and communication points which go back to a 24 hour-manned security room.
• Hearing loops are positioned in reception and all functions rooms. Portable hearing loops can be accessed at reception. The audio headsets that can be bought for the exhibition also are compatible with hearing aids. 

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There is no public parking at City Hall. There are free and charged car parking spaces in Belfast. To find car parking, go to Car parks in Belfast . To find free and charged disabled parking spaces, go to Accessible parking .

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A History of Terror

This award-winning city centre tour explains the Troubles and the peace process with honesty and great insight. The tour visits the locations of major events during the most turbulent period of the conflict.

A History of Terror is the No.1 Belfast Troubles tour. It runs every day starting at 10.30am. Tickets cost £22 per person.

A History of Terror was named #4 Experience in the UK at the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2019 and Highly Commended at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in 2019 in the category ‘Authentic Northern Ireland Experience of the Year’. It is graded 5 Stars by Tourism NI .

About the tour

Your tour will start with a short introduction to Irish and British history and the background to the start of the ‘Troubles’ in the late 1960s. We then visit seven locations in the city centre where major events occurred between 1971 and 1976. We use the stories of these events to explain what happened and why, and how it affected nearly every part of our daily lives.

What you will learn

This tour explains how the Troubles began. We tell the stories of the people involved, their place in the conflict and the effect these attacks and incidents had on the city and its people. We do all this from an entirely neutral, civilian perspective. The tour also shows how far the city has come since the ceasefires and Peace Process.

It is suitable for anyone visiting Belfast, regardless of how much or little you already know of our troubled past. The tour is a way for you to get a real feel for our history and make a deeper emotional connection with the city.

See Belfast in a new light

Many guests say they have felt transported back in time through the rich and detailed story-telling in this tour. They understand and appreciate how far the city has come since those dark days and come to see Belfast in a new light.

The tour has a factual core script to ensure it is historically accurate, unbiased and non-partisan. But our guides are also encouraged to take ownership of their tour. They bring it to life by recounting their own personal experiences during the Troubles.

Expert guides

There is plenty of time built into the tour to allow you to ask questions and for us to answer them meaningfully.

Our guides are not just guides, but politically neutral conflict historians. We are all experts in our field and we pride ourselves on being able to answer practically any question.

Highlights include:

Discover how 800 years of history brought about the birth of the troubles in the 1960s

Learn about life in Belfast during the troubles through the personal stories of guides who lived through it

Step into history at the actual sites of the most important events of the conflict

Hear how peace was achieved and witness the resilience and regeneration of the city

Visit a forgotten troubles memorial and learn about the legacies and challenges we face today

Guaranteed to be 100% neutral and non-partisan

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Tickets cost £22 per person

High quality Vox tour guide audio systems are available on all tours to guarantee you an exceptional experience.

Scheduled tours run every day at 10.30am.

Our starting point is the front gates of Belfast City Hall.

Your guide will be wearing a black jacket or t-shirt with the DC Tours logo on the left breast.

The tour covers 1.5 miles and lasts 2 hours 30 minutes.

It finishes on the banks of the river Lagan by the Beacon of Hope, just a five minute walk from your starting point.

All tours run come rain or shine. You should wear comfortable shoes, check the weather forecast and wear appropriate clothing.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. Belfast City Centre is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved.

The tour operates all year, with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and July 12th public holiday.

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“Mark was our guide, and his knowledge was simply astounding. Would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of visiting Belfast, it really opens your eyes and makes your trip more rewarding.”

“These guys aren’t any run of the mill tour guides, they are historians!!”

“So impressive and thought-provoking. The amount of information you managed to pack in was incredible, and you really brought history to life for us. Will be thinking about this for a long time to come.”

“Mark put the Troubles in perspective for us. It was an excellent tour: living history. You could feel Mark’s commitment, which made it a special experience for us.”

“Fascinating tour of Belfast focused on the Troubles. Our guide was amazing with his knowledge, friendliness, and candor in explaining a very complicated issue.”

“Fascinating Informative Tour – Our guide Paul gave us a fantastic insight into the recent history of Belfast with his knowledge and passion for his subject & his city.”

“Our guide was friendly and warm, which along with the character of Belfast, set the tour up for success straight away. What ascended the experience towards something quite profound was the knowledge, honesty, wit and humanity of Paul.”

“Paul was excellent. He added his personal experience to his historic knowledge. It was lively, interesting and fun. He also patiently answered all my questions at the end of the tour. Thank you!”

“The time flew by.Paul was a fantastic guide, who had his audience in the palm of his hand. Our two teenage children were fascinated. As first time visitors to Belfast this was a not-to-be-missed insight into its difficult past.”

“The tour was incredible. Gabe brought the history of the troubles to life. A thought provoking experience.”

“Fascinating, educational and entertaining! – Great tour. James did a cracking job describing specific incidents whilst also covering off the bigger picture. Learned so much and really enhanced my trip to Belfast!”

“A serious subject delivered respectfully but with a lightness of touch and optimism for the future which left us feeling positive and looking forward to exploring further. Thanks James!”

“James is such a friendly guide. As close as you’ll come on a short visit to feeling welcomed by the people of Belfast, so warm-hearted despite their terrible recent history. I ended the tour feeling hope for their future. Thanks James!”

“The tour was moving, personal, and absolutely excellent. It was one of those rare travel experiences that I will be thinking about for years to come.”

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Transport yourself to UNESCO World Heritage Site the Giant's Causeway - From the moment you leave Belfast onboard our luxury coach your day trip is thoughtfully planned out for you to enjoy an incredible coastal adventure.

• Giant’s Causeway Access
• Visit 2 Stunning Castles
• Travel Full Coastal Route
• Explore Coastal Locations
• Live Expert Commentary
• Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge #Viewpoint - Photo Stop
• Visit The Dark Hedges
• Myths Legends Experience
• Travel In Luxury Coaches

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Seasons itinerary & timings, #summer season - march - october, giants causeway tours.

• Depart Central Belfast 9:00am
• Carrickfergus Castle 20 Minutes - Photo Stop
• Carnlough Harbour 20 Minutes
• Cushendun Caves 25 Minutes
• The Dark Hedges 90 Minutes - Lunch & Explore
• Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge Viewpoint - Photo Stop
• Giant's Causeway Stones Access Access Included 90 Mins Approx
• Dunluce Castle Photo Opportunity
• Return Belfast City Approx 6 - 6:30pm *Timings At Locations May Vary

#WINTER SEASON - NOVEMBER - FEB

• The Dark Hedges 90 Minutes
• Giant's Causeway Stones Access Included 2 hours approx
• Carnlough Harbour 15 Minutes
• Carrickfergus Castle 20 Minutes
• Return Belfast City Approx 5:15 - 5:30pm *Timings At Locations May Vary

MEETING POINT & DROP OFF

• Arrive 8:45am - Depart 9:00am
• 10 Great Victoria Street - Belfast --- Next To Sub-Way Store ---
• Mobile E - Tickets Accepted.

THINGS TO BRING

If you decide to get off at any of our designated stops there can be times where you will need to walk to specific locations. Please come dressed appropriately for the season but keep in mind, the weather on the Coastal route can be cold at any time of the year.

• Covid Mask - Optional
• Money For Lunch - Refreshments
• Packed lunch recommended
• Comfortable shoes
• Suitable clothing

INCLUSIONS - HIGHLIGHTS

• Giants Causeway Stones Access
• Walk Across Rope bridge (Closed Covid - Until 2024)
• Luxury Transport Roundtrip
• Friendly Live Guide Host
• Lunch - Snacks - Drinks.

COVID PRECAUTIONS

Be rest assured you will be traveling in super clean coaches - each nite every coach is fully disinfected in order to stop the spread of Covid. We work to all government guidelines in order to fully protect all visitors and staff. For more information please see the full company mission statement here

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