Belfast is full of history and amazing natural features. It's only two hours from Dublin, but it's a whole other world.
Buckle up and ride a comfortable coach bus to the historical city of Belfast. Enjoy the countryside views from your window. Your tour guides will provide you with a surplus of information and will stop along the way to show you specific landmarks and famous sites, such as the Belfast Peace Wall, one of Ireland's Seven Wonders. The Peace Wall, built in 1969, is meant to separate battling Catholics and Protestants. Sometimes these walls are simply called, "peace lines." Today, when times are peaceful, many people believe the walls should be taken down. Next you will visit the Republican museum, which displays everything to do with Republicanism, from original weapons to informative images. You will then enjoy free time in the city center for lunch.
On your next stop, you'll be taken to the birthplace of the HMS Titanic. This monument to Belfast's ship-building heritage at the site of the former Harland & Wolff shipyard in the city's Titanic Quarter where the RMS Titanic was built. Now a museum, learn of the stories of the ill-fated Titanic, which hit an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage in 1912.
Then conclude your tour with a political taxi tour! You'll hear intriguing stories told by the drivers about the troubled past of Belfast who some experienced first-hand. You'll also see peace wall and many interesting murals from both the republican and loyalist areas of the city. Join the Belfast Day Tour for a guided trip to one of Ireland's best cities.
Please Note: Multi-lingual apps are available for this tour, featuring maps, in-depth guides, and voice-overs in English, Italian, German, French, and Spanish. A smartphone is required.