Best of Belfast Walking Tour

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Duration:3 hours (approx.)
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Starting at our iconic City Hall, our Best of Belfast walking tour is your essential introduction to Belfast and its past; an amazing way to discover fantastic street art, beautiful architecture, curious history and the unique stories of Belfast’s citizens throughout the centuries.

Our award-winning guides are local experts, born and bred in Belfast who love to introduce guests to our city and its secrets. You will hear about the Troubles and the Titanic, but there is so much more to our city.

Not only will you learn the story of Belfast but with the help of your guide you'll discover bars, restaurants and whole districts you may not otherwise have found, gain the confidence to explore further and really make the most of your visit.

Starting and finishing your tour at City Hall, the entire walk is less than 2 miles and with 14 stops on the tour we promise an experience which truly connects you with the heart of Belfast!

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1. City Hall
Our guide will meet you at the front gates of Belfast City Hall and your tour will begin with an introduction to the tour and the history of the city.
2. St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
In Bank Square you will discover the history of St. Mary's Catholic Church and its unique grotto, and the original Belfast Castle which stood nearby.
3. Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne
As you walk into the Cathedral Quarter your guide will introduce you to the remarkable history and stories of the United Irishmen and their contributions to our city's development.
4. Cathedral Quarter
As we walk along the historic Hill Street, one of the last cobbled streets in Belfast, we will introduce you to some of the best street art in Belfast along with our recommendations for our finest bars, restaurants and nightspots, together with the story of Punk in Belfast and why it was so important to us in the midst of the Troubles.
5. Customs House
The Customs House is one of the finest buildings in the city and was home to 'Speaker's Corner'. You will learn some of the stories of the best and worst orators to have stood here, together with the history of one of the oldest pubs in Belfast still standing nearby.
6. Big Fish
As you walk along the banks of the river Lagan you can look across to the famous yellow cranes in Harland & Wolff shipyard. It was here that the Titanic was built over 100 years ago. You will also hear the legend behind the stunning public sculpture 'the Salmon of Knowledge' and visit our favourite piece of art, the Beacon of Hope, which symbolises the resilience and regeneration of Belfast in recent years.
7. Albert Memorial Clock Tower
The Albert Memorial Clock is Belfast's very own 'leaning tower'. At this historic spot you will discover the reason for the angle and also learn how Belfast got it's name. And we'll show you our most famous footballer's favourite pub!
8. The Belfast Entries
The Belfast Entries are at the heart of the oldest part of the city. Today they have been turned into an amazing outdoor art gallery. Here you will get to explore dozens of pieces of art each with its own story to tell, while hearing about the importance of this area and the people who lived here over the centuries.
9. Spirit of Belfast
In the pedestrian precinct at the heart of the city you will discover the meaning behind some of the quirkiest public art in Belfast, together with its alternative name and the centuries-old stories of the historic buildings surrounding it.
10. Titanic Memorial Garden
Your tour ends at the Titanic Memorial back at City Hall, where you will hear the story of the most famous ship built here and of some the people who sailed on her, before finishing with tales of some of our most famous citizens (whose statues are to be found in the grounds) and their contributions to our society.

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Posted By : H7049OBsebastiane
Steve is a wonderful guide. He took us around Belfast inner city telling the city’s history in an interesting and entertaining way. We found that he gave context to understanding what the deeper issues of the troubles really were. The perspective he had reminded us of the one that we experienced at university studying history. He left us with useful recommendations and a lust to experience the city even more!
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 10:06:18

Posted By : Amar K
Steve is a great storyteller . He was able to keep us informed and engaged . It was a worthy tour if you want to know about history , the troubles and titanic
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 02:29:20

Posted By : V8094FKmariaf
Steve is an excellent guide. I thoroughly enjoyed the Best of Belfast Waling Tour. It was informative, entertaining and gave a brilliant insight into the Belfast of the past and current events today. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Posted On : 2024-06-23 17:05:56

Posted By : 156gerardv
Came a weekend to undergo and to learn more about Belfast and my first experience was with DC Tours. Our guide (Steve) was more than knowledgeable, as he was inspiring too. It was a honest tour, meaning that some dark history is a part of it, but much needed to have a better understanding of the city. Tips about where to go for food and a drink, made me do the tour in great part again. So, my first experience in Belfast was immediately a good one. Thank you so much for that!
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Posted On : 2024-06-11 18:51:25

Posted By : 430terryj
Small group tour (7 people) which was fantastic. Great audio systemthat ensured we could hear Stevan’s very informative, interesting and engaging commentary. Three hours flew by! Helped us to get a better understanding of Belfast and of Irish history.
Thanks Steve 😊
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 11:37:22

Posted By : A5912PEsd
Went on the walking tour on a cold and rainy Sunday morning - Chris was chipper and prepared to make sure I had an enjoyable time nonetheless - there was a nice coffee break in the middle to warm up. Chris is a great storyteller and made the highlights and history of Belfast come to life. Loved that he had done his own research and infused extra tidbits of knowledge into the tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 08:12:23

Posted By : Minnie_0415
Had a wonderful walking tour with Steve, learning so much about the city of Belfast, its history, conflict and resolutions, and its continuous evolution. The stories were told with passion and humour, with time taken to answer our many questions. We learned about the buildings around us, the rise and fall of the linen industry, the influence of various men as women in leadership, and which was the oldest bar in Belfast. We walked away with a deeper appreciation for the historical events and people shaping Belfast as a manufacturing city, and as a divided city. We can also appreciate better the events that have influenced the passion and pride the people of Belfast take in their Irish heritage, Thank you Steve for a fun, insightful and enjoyable tour!

Vicki and Joe
From Canada
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Posted On : 2024-06-04 16:52:10

Posted By : Wanderer23111598793
Steve gave us a very informative walking tour, about 3 hours long. We learned a lot, and got some exercise. We would recommend to anyone who can walk/stand for that long and who wants to know more about the history of Belfast.
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 17:33:55

Posted By : Z7384KRlaetitiam
Steve is amazing, very friendly and very knowledgeable. He is very passionate about the history of his city and makes you discover all the things that the city has to offer. Thank you so much
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Posted On : 2024-05-31 08:54:32

Posted By : Karen_B
The history of Belfast from ancient times right up to now including some information on the troubles.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 14:01:40