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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

4.7(580)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 580 reviews3 hFree cancellationBy Yellow Umbrella Tours Limited
Loyalist Mural

About this activity

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.

What's included

  • ✓Two local tour guides — one from each side of the conflict
  • ✓Two Tours Guides one each side of the Peace Wall
  • ✓Free admission to the sites visited along the route
  • ✓Personal stories and historical commentary

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Hotel pickup/drop-off (you meet at Divis Tower)
  • ✕Gratuities/tips

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet the guide outside Divis Tower (tall red and white apartment building)

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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