The tour we provide is a journey into Ireland’s past by guides who have lived and breathed the most recent conflict and can deliver a narrative from both sides of a conflict where people lost their lives guides from both sides of the divide
Experience the history of Belfast from a primary source. Learn from someone who has lived through the troubled past and worked the streets of the City. The tour will be given from an unbiased point of view, exploring both sections of the political divide. Explaining and exploring the past, each area has became famous for wall art known today as the famous Murals. They say a picture expresses a thousand words, both sides have expressed the past and also where they wish the future to head to for the next generations. Sign the same wall supporting peace as Bill Clinton and thousands of others before you.
Discover this and much more on a impactful historical tour.
Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Belfast hotel or address.
Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer.
Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination.
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• We track your Flight
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• No Hidden Charges
• Clean cars & Professional drivers
Join us on an unforgettable journey from Belfast.
First stop is the enchanting Dunluce Castle, where you'll have the opportunity to capture photos of this iconic landmark. As we continue our adventure, prepare to be awestruck by the natural wonder of the Giants Causeway. Witness the interlocking basalt columns, created by an ancient volcanic eruption, and immerse yourself in the fascinating geological history.
Next, we'll venture to the Dark Hedges.Take a leisurely stroll along this picturesque road, lined with intertwining branches, and feel the palpable sense of enchantment.
Finally we'll visit the renowned Titanic Distillers at Thompson Pumphouse. Discover the rich heritage of Belfast's maritime past as you explore this historic site. Learn about the distillation process while sampling premium spirits crafted with utmost care and expertise.
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Northern Ireland, where ancient history meets stunning landscapes and cultural landmarks.
Welcome to oldest black cab tour company in Belfast.Learn the history of both communities Republican and loyalist.
View the murals that have been painted on gable homes and making this the biggest art door gallery in the world.
Plus sign just one off over 40 Peacewalls that divide the changing city.
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.
Join us on a 3-hour grazing style Sunday Belfast Brunch Tour in the city's finest quirky cafes, restaurants and bars. We’ll visit 5 different venues (yes that’s right… a five course brunch) enjoying food and/or drink at each stop. Leave your cares and your car at home as we’ll enjoy a few brunch cocktails along the way. Whether it’s the morning after the night before, or you simply enjoy a tipple or two on a Sunday, grab some friends and enjoy a Sunday Belfast Brunch, Taste and Tour style! Not suitable for Gluten Free or Vegan - sorry!
Your tour guide will have lived throughout the Troubles and also worked in Harland & Wolff shipyards where the Titanic was built and this tour has been rated in the top 5% of Five Star Tours Worldwide. Your guide will be been a former combatant who signed up and agreed to the Good Friday Agreement before qualifying as a professional tour guide. The tours are fully validated and have been approved by international tour associations and also universities in the USA. The tours are informative yet also fun and carried out in a luxury Mercedes Taxi-Bus. My tours have been running for over 20 years with 1000s of satisfied travelers.
The Iron Islands & Giant's Causeway tour from Belfast is a fully immersive and inclusive experience. All our guides have worked as extras on Game of Thrones® seasons 1 - 8. We visit Ballintoy Harbour aka the Iron Islands, Ballintoy beach aka Dragonstone beach, a cave in the Stormlands and the Dark Hedges, aka the Kingsroad. We show you VFX breakdowns on tablets, to see how each scene was brought to life. We have Iron Born costumes, metal swords and Greyjoy banners for everybody as part of the tour at no extra cost. Our tours are the real Thrones experience!
All entrance fees and other extras are included in your ticket price. The only extra expense is your pub lunch. Lunch will be in the Fullerton Arms pub. It has one of the six world-famous Game of Thrones® Doors. The doors were fashioned from fallen 200 year old beech trees from the Dark Hedges.
As we explore the vibrant city of Belfast, you’ll have the chance to experience its rich street art scene, including a mural of myself along the Falls Road. West Belfast is home to one of the world’s most significant open-air galleries, where powerful murals reflect the city’s diverse cultures and identities. This journey will take you beyond the sights—you’ll feel the heartbeat of Belfast, see how we live day to day, and truly immerse yourself in local life. Offering an intimate and authentic glimpse into the soul of the city, this tour is an experience like no other. So, come along and let me show you why Belfast is the greatest city in the world!
When visiting the North of Ireland there are some destinations that cannot be missed out on. We combine the most impressive highlights and custom build our tours around your time schedule and requirements . From the Giants Causeway and the stunningly beautuful area of the Carrick a Rede Rope Bridge we take in the areas of beauty that are guaranteed to impress. The Dark Hedges will make for photos that will take pride of place. We have the very best drivers and guides in the business and pride ourselves on offering the most enjoyable and fun experiences when travelling Ireland
This tour has been highly recommended by universities around the world hugely popular for people interested in political conflict studies.This tour is unique as it specialises in Irish Republicanism by a Professional Guide with a unique insight into the conflict as well as Irish History.Our guides are former POWs and members of Sinn Féin and are Irish Republican Political Activists and are fully equipped to give you an in-depth analysis of the conflict from an Irish Republican perspective and view from the start in 1969 to the present day,as well as the last 852 years of British Occupation.From 1968 until 2005,the Provisional Irish Republican Army conducted an armed military campaign primarily in the Northern part of Ireland (the occupied 6 counties and England and Europe,aimed at ending British rule in Northern Ireland in order to create a united Ireland. We will visit areas that ordinary tourists do not have access to you will gain Access to Private Museum,Graveyard and Murals.
While the hugely popular 'Game of Thrones' TV series, adapted from George Martin’s 'A Song of Ice and Fire' novels, is filmed all over Europe, many of the key locations are based in Northern Ireland. During this 9-hour trip you will be travelling with your maester guide who is an expert on Game of Thrones visiting seven iconic sites from seasons one through to six, including Dragonstone, Dunluce Castle and the Giants Causeway. Your guide who is a fan of both the books and TV series will discuss information from the Game of Thrones series, recalling incredible tales of legend and local history that could come right out of the books.
Tour Highlights:
• Visit areas of historical significance.
• Famous murals on Falls Road & Shankill Road
• Memorial Gardens
• Drive through both communities visiting landmarks displaying tributes to local people
• The famous Peace Line dividing both communities. With gates that are still locked daily!
My tours are fully validated and have been approved by international tour associations and also universities in the USA. My tours are informative yet also fun and carried out in a luxury Mercedes Taxi-Bus. My tours have been running for over 20 years taking tourists, decerning travellers, university academics and students from around the world. The tours also come with supporting materials that provide an overview of the sites and people seen on the tour and also give an unique understanding of the incredable history of Belfast that spams over 5000 years.
Explore our distillery, launched following the transformation of A Wing at Crumlin Road Gaol, taking you on a behind the scenes tour of our state-of-the-art distillery set against an historic background.
Learn about the revival of a proud Belfast Born brand, before sampling our award-winning whiskies and ‘new make’ which has been produced on site, straight off the stills.
On this 3 hour Walk we will discover some of the Modern Street Art, by International Street Artists, Belfast is now becoming known for. As we go into the West of the city to view some of the more controversial Political Murals. And hear how Northern Ireland is working with locals to create Peace. We will also see a project called re-imaging, which aims to put Street Art or Murals up that the local communities want to share with all that pass by.
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Get into the heart and soul of Belfast and experience it all on our Traditional Irish Pub Crawl with a mix of historic and modern pubs, showing off the City, its sights, and sounds, with some interesting stories along the way.
Our local guide will meet everyone at 8pm to start the pub crawl at the famous AlbertClock. The pub crawl includes 5 pubs (With 2 giving a free Whiskey, Irish Cream or Apple Sours when you buy your first drink), great live music in most of the pubs, Irish dancers on Saturday nights and some light history & fun facts along the way. 3 of the pubs we visit have a claim for the oldest pub in Belfast, find out more by booking on today.
Your tour guide will take you through the city seeing some hidden alleyways and great artwork throughout the tour. The tour ends around 11.30pm when you visit the 5th and final pub.
We also run private pub crawls throughout the week, please get in contact for more information.
Your tour will take you to the Falls Road and the Shankill Road – two neighbourhoods in West Belfast that were notorious during the Troubles. Although the scar of the conflict can still be felt today, both areas are safe, vibrant, and welcome visitors. You’ll also pass through some of the 500 remaining security gates that are still in place and understand what purpose they still serve. The tour provides plenty of photo opportunities as it takes in both Protestant and Catholic communities. The murals were used to mark territory and tell the story of the conflict. Today they are an intrinsic part of our shared cultural heritage. Hear of Terror and Tragedies, Peace and Romance and what life was like growing up under the shadow of the Troubles. Visit local community memorial gardens where loved ones still mourn their dead. Feel the hope of our city too – how we’ve left The Troubles behind us in 1998 and how Belfast has flourished into one of the friendliest capital cities in the world.
Let's go on a 2.5 hour walking tour of Belfast city center like a local. And as we go I'll paint a picture of its past, present and future, on a voyage of how it was and how it will be now the dust has finally settled, on a space full of people just happy to be here. We'll stat at Belfast City Hall, Discover the Entries were Belfast was born, and stroll along the River Lagan to discover I.C.C Exibition Centre and Waterfront Hall, and then pass by the Big Fish, look out to see the birthplace of Titanic, and then continue through the Cathedral Quarter. Dicovering Street Art as we go.
Very Exciting with no waiting around for other passengers. Enjoy this private tour with relaxed times at each venue, no rushing at each venue take your time to see everything you want.
Just your own family and friends in the private car. One of one experienced driver and tour guide.
Creep the gloomy streets of Belfast and stop by those places that are said to see a few unfortunate souls linger, unable to escape their tragic pasts.
As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?
Highlights include:
- Explore Carnegie Old Park, Crumlin Rd Courthouse, Clifton St Graveyard and other lesser-known places.
- Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our talented writers.
- Learn about the legend behind one of Belfast’s largest graveyards.
- Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.
Unlike other shorter tours we see all of the attractions along the Maritime Mile. Our expert guides will tell stories of the Heritage of the ship building as well as briefing on the future of the Titanic City. We finish in the wonderful Titanic Hotel with the renovated Drawing Offices used by those designing the Titanic.
McIlroy’s Chauffeur Services offers professional chauffeur services for business and leisure travel in Dublin, Belfast, and nearby regions of Ireland. Our drivers are skilled and knowledgeable, providing a discreet and efficient service.
We offer a range of executive vehicles, including chauffeur-driven Mercedes and other luxury saloon cars, equipped with air conditioning and WiFi for up to 3 passengers with luggage. For larger groups, we also provide MPV vehicles like the Mercedes Viano.
No matter what your plans are – be it for a conference, event, meeting, sightseeing tour, wedding, or a round of golf on one of Ireland’s top courses – we’ll provide a seamless door-to-door service.
