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The 15 Best Belfast Walking Tours

15 reviewed

Belfast is a walkable city, and a guide fills in the linen, the shipbuilding, and the recent history as you go. Below are the best walking tours: the ground each one covers, how long you are on your feet, and what it costs.

A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour - Donegall Place: the Ring of Steel explained in the street

1.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

A 2.5-hour Belfast City Centre walking tour on The Troubles, with headsets, a flat 1.5-mile route, and a hopeful Beacon of Hope finale.

“Very informative tour. It was two and a half hours walk around Belfast but the time just flew by and was over before we knew it. This was down to James our tour guide. He was full of interesting facts and details of the terrible troubles in Belfast. All six of our party enjoyed the day and we all learned so much. Brilliant tour and would highly recommend. Well done James.”

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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour - The Peace Wall Corridor: How West Belfast Gets Explained

Best of Belfast Walking Tour

Best of Belfast Walking Tour - Hill Street and the Cathedral Quarter: street art, bars, and Punk with context

3.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

A 3-hour Belfast walking tour that connects City Hall to street art and Titanic history, with headsets and local storytelling for $36.

“This tour was a 3 hour rant citing horrors committed by both sides jumping forward and backward thru time without any context, or explanation of cause and effect. I was left with a sense of the horror, but with little understanding of the motivations or rationalizations. It didn't help that incorrect information was volunteered, e.g. it was claimed that Florida had banned "To Kill a Mockingbird". However, that isn't true”

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Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way - The linen story at St Malachy’s Parish and the Markets

4.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

A 3-hour small-group Belfast walk with Marti’s stories, street art, and key landmarks, from City Hall to St Anne’s Square.

“The walking 3.5 hours+ tour of Belfast with our host Marti exceeded are expectations. Marti did a fantastic job in mixing historical history with local knowledge and humor! We would highly recommend Marti and the tour. Thanks You.”

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If Buildings Could Talk Tour

If Buildings Could Talk Tour - The 2-mile route: pace, group size, and what you’ll cover

5.If Buildings Could Talk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 230 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

2-hour Belfast walking tour with a small group and local storytelling, linking buildings to 100 years of history and Troubles murals.

“Barney is a local with a treasure trove of historical details which he weaves into engaging stories. We truly enjoyed his humor and his review of Belfast history. Highly recommended!”

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Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour - Meet your guide: Marti, small groups, and a brisk pace

6.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Belfast’s street art and Peace Wall for a 3-hour, adult-only tour led by Marti, linking murals to the Troubles and today.

“Vandaag hebben we een prachtige wandeling in Belfast gedaan, de tijd vloog voorbij en Marti is een geweldige gids. We hebben er veel geleerd over de roerige geschiedenis van deze stad en gezien hoe de inwoners met elkaar de toekomst weer hoop geven”

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The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience. - St Mary’s Roman Catholic Church and the city’s layered faith

7.The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Belfast City Hall to Waterfront Hall on a small-group night walk, with street art, river views, and context on the Troubles.

“Very informative tour. Marti knows his history and relays it in a friendly approach. Despite only being my boyfriend and myself on the tour, we in fact loved this, as Marti tailored the tour to our interests and showed us places you wouldn't see with another guide. Marti is a character!”

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The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide - Belfast City Hall and Ulster Hall: where civic Belfast shows its face

8.The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

Join a small-group Belfast history walk from City Hall to the Europa Hotel with Martin, plus practical sights in under 3 hours.

“My husband and I go on a lot of walking tours and Martin's was one of the best ones we've had. Every block had a story and Martin walked us through centuries of Belfast history in a very thoughtful and engaging way. My family and I talked about the the tour for days afterwards, and I still think about it a week after coming back to my own country. If given the opportunity, I'd take another tour with Martin. Don't miss out this.”

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Belfast Music and Street Art Small Group Guided Experience

Belfast Music and Street Art Small Group Guided Experience - Meeting at The MAC and how the 2.5-hour route flows

9.Belfast Music and Street Art Small Group Guided Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 62 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30

A small-group Belfast walk mixing street art, local pub tips, and live music in classic venues like Kelly’s Cellars and the Crown.

“We really enjoyed our tour … a taste of the pubs and music available to enjoy while staying in Belfast. We loved the music so much I could barely tear myself away from each pub as the tour went along. Each pub was better than the last. It’s worth doing the tour early on in your holiday so you can make a plan to visit the places you like the best during your stay. The street art was great & Marty took the trouble to email us interesting links to follow up which was appreciated as well. Many thanks.”

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Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

Titanic Maritime Walking Tour - SS Nomadic from the outside: the White Star Line connection without the crowds

10.Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Walk Belfast’s Titanic waterfront with an expert guide, small-group feel, and iconic outdoor stops—SS Nomadic and Titanic Belfast outside only.

“Had a great tour with Steven. We learned alot of history about the area and the titanic. We would recommend it”

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Belfast Line of Duty Walking Tour with Private Guide

Belfast Line of Duty Walking Tour with Private Guide - Stop-by-stop: Belfast’s Line of Duty scenes, from Police HQ to the standoff

11.Belfast Line of Duty Walking Tour with Private Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $164

A small-group Line of Duty walking tour in Belfast with a private guide, hitting key filming spots in about 2.5 hours.

“Janice really knows Belfast and Line of Duty. Lots of behind the scenes insights. Fun and personable. Very enjoyable. Highly recommended. Good value too.”

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Falls road Murals Walking Tour with former prisoners

Falls road Murals Walking Tour with former prisoners - The Bobby Sands mural stop: symbolism you can finally read

Belfast’s Titanic Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Belfast’s Titanic Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour - Titanic Hotel Belfast, Slipways, and the Small Clues You Might Miss

Private Belfast Explore Like a Local

Private Belfast Explore Like a Local - Pickup, transport, and how the driving actually helps you

14.Private Belfast Explore Like a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 40 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $638

Private Belfast tour with hotel pickup and a guide-led route through Botanic Gardens, murals, peace walls, and the Titanic Quarter.

“Our driver was competent, friendly & helpful providing a running commentary on the tour. The vehicle was clean & comfortable & the driver was obviously well versed in the Troubles & the outcome. Unfortunately, some of his commentary was strongly biased in favour of the IRA & its activities, although it is also fair to say that my partner was not particularly concerned with this aspect. Overall a satisfactory outcome.”

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Belfast Private Walking Tour with a Local

Belfast Private Walking Tour with a Local - What you can expect at each stop during a private walk

15.Belfast Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $58

Walk Belfast with a local on a private, customizable route from Victoria Square. Flexible 2–6 hours, English-speaking guide, mobile ticket.

“This tour is a great option if you are looking to learn about the city from a cultural aspect and get personalized recommendation on what to do, where to go and etc. However the only thing that we felt was lacking was knowledge about the city's history which was a shame as we were very interested to learn more about Belfast's history. To be fair though, our local guide, Johnathan was a very kind, accommodating, and generally flexible as we decided what we needed to do throughout the day”

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