Cultural Tours in Belfast

Cultural tours in Belfast are the perfect way to explore the heart and soul of this remarkable destination. Unlike standard sightseeing, cultural tours allow you to immerse yourself in the traditions, stories, and daily life that make Belfast truly unique. These experiences often include visits to historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, bustling local markets, and cultural centers where the city’s rich heritage comes alive. Travelers can expect authentic encounters such as tasting regional dishes prepared with age-old recipes, joining guided walks that highlight architectural gems, or taking part in workshops that showcase local art and crafts. Beyond just seeing the sights, cultural tours create meaningful opportunities to connect with the people of Belfast and better understand their history and way of life. Whether you are a solo traveler, part of a group, or exploring with family, these tours are designed to be both educational and memorable. They reveal layers of culture that ordinary trips often overlook. By joining a cultural tour in Belfast, you not only witness its past and present but also become part of its ongoing story—carrying home lasting memories and deeper appreciation of the destination.

Top Cultural Tours in Belfast

Giant’s Causeway Day Trip from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3199 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Giant’s Causeway and other top Northern Ireland attractions on this full-day tour from Belfast! Traveling by luxury coach, you’ll stop to see Carrickfergus Castle, Carnlough Harbour, Caves at Cushendun, Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-rede Ropebridge, Dunluce Castle & The Dark Hedges. McComb's is the longest running Coach Day Tour from Belfast to Giant's Causeway - we created this tour for 30 years ago! This is the most comprehensive Coach Tour on offer with the most stops fitted in to one day. We offer modern luxury coaches, guaranteeing your comfort and safety.

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A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour  in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2687 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.27

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Over 2 hours and 30 minutes, our local expert guides will take you on a journey back in time through the city centre of Belfast. You will discover how 'the Troubles' started, visit the locations where some of the most important events occurred, and learn about the path to reconciliation and eventually peace (and the challenges the future may hold). You will discover the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, and how it touched everyone. The tour is factual and historically accurate to ensure it is unbiased, the guides are conflict historians, who also weave their own stories into their tours to bring history to life, transporting you back to the Belfast of the 1970s and giving you a unique understanding of the recent past. The tour starts each day at 10.30am.

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Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Full-Day Tour from Belfast in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (2228 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 9 hours (approx.)

Combine ‘Game of Thrones’ gossip with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Giant’s Causeway on a full-day tour from Belfast! With a friendly local guide, visit key Northern Irish filming locations that were used in the award-winning HBO fantasy drama while learning about popular characters like Daenerys Targaryen. After seeing sites like the Dark Hedges road, enjoy free time to explore the unique rock formations at the Giant’s Causeway.

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Belfast's Political Mural Taxi Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1045 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

At Belfast.tours we pride ourselves in providing our customers with a professional,informative and thought provoking tour.All our guides have grown up and lived through this most recent conflict in Irish history. This is real people with real stories. Our Belfast mural taxi tour guides have over 20 years experience and use their natural gift for storytelling to share the stories behind each mural,building, the neighborhood and Belfast's history. Belfast is an ever changing city with a fascinating history and no-one tells it's stories better than our guides here at Belfast.tours.

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Belfast black taxi tours in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (1024 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 55.03

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Welcome to N.i.black taxi tours, the leading black taxi tour company in Belfast. Allow us to take you on an incredible journey full of history, culture and conflict. We take you to the biggest outdoor art gallery in the world . Our guides are all local having lived their lives in the shadow of the world famous peace wall. Any visit to Belfast is incomplete without taking one of our famous Belfast black taxi tours. 5 star TripAdvisor reviews. 5 star Google reviews. If you would like to customise a tour, or arrange an alternative start time and pick-up location, this request can be done by contacting us directly.

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Giants Causeway, Rope Bridge, Carrickfergus Castle and Dark Hedges Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (526 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 33.02

Duration: 8 hours (approx.)

Spend a memorable day visiting what is undoubtedly Northern Ireland's most infamous attraction. Travel by coach on a journey you will remember for a lifetime, taking in the spectacular natural beauty that is the Antrim Coastal Road, Carrickfergus Castle, Portaneevy Viewing Point to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge (Due to National Trust Staffing Issues they will not accept any coach or group bookings at present but we will be stopping for photographs), the Giant's Causeway, and the Game of Thrones locations, including the Dark Hedges plus much much more. This tour travels the entire coast road from Belfast which is a must-see area of outstanding natural beauty. Not all tours to the Causeway include this but is widely known to be best route to the causeway. To leave this out of your tour would be a big loss!!

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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (407 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 35.77

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

The opportunity to experience a tour of a lifetime. Understanding Belfast's troubled history with a honestly presented political tour by Republican and Loyalist ex-political prisoners. Discover a side of Belfast you won't find in the Tourist books, We invite you to walk the streets of the city on both sides of the Peace Wall with the men and women who have served time in prisons of Northern Ireland for standing up for their beliefs. Republican and Loyalist ex-prisoners will share their own personal stories and the effects on their communities and explain the murals that tell the local history and culture of each area. The only tour to give you two truly opposing views of 'The Troubles' through the streets of West Belfast. A portion of the tours proceeds goes to working with local children in cross community projects.

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Best of Belfast Walking Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (369 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 30.27

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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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Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (340 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 30.27

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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 .

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 Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour  in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (156 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.27

Duration: 3 hours (approx.)

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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Eclectic Belfast City Center Walking Tour / Experience. in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (148 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.52

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

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.

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Political Taxi Tour Belfast (1-7 People) in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (145 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 51.59

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

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.

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The Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (137 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.52

 

Join me on this guaranteed small group tour of maximum 9 people, as the perfect introduction to the city. I prioritise an exclusive experience with more interaction between group and guide and where you are encouraged to ask questions. While not ignoring the "Troubles", there is so much more to this beautiful city and my tour's main focus is on the history, culture and politics of my home town and country. *we meet at 10.30am * Learn about Belfast’s history during a guided walking tour * We walk at a gentle pace on a flat surface. * Rest stops available * Learn the secrets hidden within the old lanes and buildings * Enjoy a small group * Not getting lost: the benefit from having a local born guide to navigate * Sundays are available and priced per group as a private tour only

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Black Taxi Mural "Tour Like A Local" in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (124 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This is a Tour in Belfast From a Local's perspective. Familiarize yourself with Belfast through the eyes of a passionate local in an Iconic Black Taxi Cab. Get Right into the Falls Road and Shankill Road Neighbourhoods where your accredited local Guide will explain the events of 1969 right up to the present day. Time in each location varies and is dependant on interaction with the guests. Main sites, Bobby Sands Mural, International Wall, Peace Wall.

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Peace Wall Taxi Tour in Belfast

Belfast , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (119 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 48.15

 

On your Taxi Tour you will learn about the history of The Troubles and see how this has shaped Belfast into the city it is today. I've lived through The Troubles and have plenty of first-hand stories to share. Some of the places we'll visit: - Falls Road - Shankill Road - Crumlin Road Goal - Peace Wall The tour is flexible - if there's somewhere you want to go then just ask!

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Why Choose Our Cultural Tours in Belfast?

Our cultural tours in Belfast are carefully curated to provide authentic experiences led by knowledgeable local guides. Each tour is designed to highlight the traditions, history, and unique stories that make Belfast special, ensuring you leave with a deeper connection to the destination.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cultural Tours in Belfast

Cultural tours in Belfast usually include visits to historic sites, cultural landmarks, local markets, and interactive experiences that reflect the traditions and daily life of the city.

Yes, cultural tours in Belfast are family-friendly. They offer engaging activities for adults and children, making them educational and fun for all ages.

Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary. Some tours last just a few hours, while others may take a full day or even span multiple days.

No special preparation is needed. Just bring comfortable clothing, curiosity, and an open mind. Your guide will provide all the necessary information during the tour.
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