Black Taxi Tour of Belfast
Black Taxi Tour of Belfast
IN-DEPTH 2 HOUR POLITICAL MURAL HISTORY TOUR 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.
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139 Falls Road
You guide will give you a full detailed account off history from a Republican point of view and you will be able to get a photo of the worlds most famous mural Bobby sands.
30 minutesDivis
You guide will explain about the British having the army base on the top 3 floors and using people as human sheilds and explain the burning of Falls road 1969 by loyalist and 800 years of Irish history
10 minutesClonard Monastery
This is the heart of the Catholic faith for many and hosted the secret peace talks between Gerry Adams and John Hume.
10 minutesShankill Road
800 years of British history will be told in detail and how people still our loyal to the British crown.
40 minutesCrumlin Road Gaol
With a tunnel under the road leading to Crumlin road court house.
10 minutesInternational Mural Wall Divis Street
Palestine,Kurdish Cuban to name a few that the Republican communities support
10 minutesPeace Wall
With over 30 through the city you have a opportunity to write you name on this wall.
10 minutesFalls Road Library 49 Falls Road
Bobby Sands IRA volunteer MP mural on the side of Sinn Fein head quarters and opposite the former blacken tans base The Falls Library.Your guide will give you a in-depth history of the 1981 hunger strike,
15 minutesShankill Graveyard
The upper and lower Shankill road have murals depicting the protestant people loyalty to the British crown.You will have a opportunity to get photos of these murals.
15 minutesIncluded
- Pickup from Belfast city center (1 km radius from Belfast city hall)
Not Included
- Pickup from airports,train stations and cruise ship ports (surcharge to be paid on the day in cash only)
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.