Culture

Belfast: Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

Northern Ireland, Ireland
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About this experience

Venture beyond the guidebooks and explore Belfast through the political conflict known as The Troubles. Walk the streets on both sides of the Peace Line with men and women who were intimately involved as combatants in the period known as The Troubles. 
Hear stories from both the Republican and Loyalist communities about the effects of the conflict, and get explanations about the political murals that tell the history and culture of the area from a unique perspective.
Start by meeting a Republican ex-political prisoner for a guided walk along the infamous Falls Road. See visible signs of the community's desire to be part of an Irish Republic. 
Then, pass through the electronically-controlled gates to the predominately Protestant area of Shankill Road, where you will meet with either a Loyalist ex-political prisoner or an ex-member of the security forces who is from the area. Investigate the determination of the locals who wish to remain part of the United Kingdom.
For more than 30 years, The Troubles have had a powerful impact on the city and its residents. Very few people were unaffected by the violence, and everyone has a tale to tell. Investigate the real stories beyond the history books with first-hand accounts from those intimately involved. 
Explore the world’s largest, outdoor art gallery as you examine the many murals, and get the opportunity to sign the Peace Wall and leave your thoughts alongside those of Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama.

Specifications
  • Rating

    4.6

  • Duration

    3 hour

  • Type of tour

    Individual

  • Destination

    Northern Ireland

  • Country

    Ireland

  • Type of experience

    Culture

  • Best time to visit

    • Spring
    • Autumn
    • Summer
  • Nearby stations

    • Belfast International Airport
    • Port of Belfast
    • Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station

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