DC Tours - Belfast Walking Tours
DC Tours - Belfast Walking Tours is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and offers a professional and friendly team to help you have a great time and enjoy the experiences available.
Let's go on a Belfast Walking Tour with a difference, of the city where I grew up. And as we go, I'll Paint a Picture of its Past, Present and Future, on a voyage of how it was and how it will be, now the dust has finally settled, in a place full of people just happy to be here.
Noted for its marvelous Architecture. Renowned for its shipbuilding, and Praised for its attempts to bring Peace to its People. Why not take a look at its rich heritage, through the eyes of a local gardener, with a keen eye for photograph.
From linen and tobacco to rope-making and of course, the building of Titanic herself, the capital city of Northern Ireland has as much history as it does current stuff to see.
Activities at DC Tours - Belfast Walking Tours include:
- A History of Terror
- Best of Belfast Walking Tour
We have also included their opening times and contact details. If you have any questions, you can contact the venue directly.
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Belfast
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BT1 5GS
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A History of Terror
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
A History of Terror is the No.1 walking tour in Belfast and explains the history of the conflict and the path to peace through the stories of famous and infamous events which took place in our city centre.
It was named #4 Experience in the UK at the TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2019 and Highly Commended at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in 2019 in the category ‘Authentic Northern Ireland Experience of the Year’. It is graded 5 Stars by Tourism NI and our lead guide was named the UK's Top Tour Guide in 2019.
Your tour starts with a short introduction to Irish and British history and the background to the start of the ‘Troubles’ in the late 1960s. We then visit seven locations in the city centre where major events occurred between 1971 and 1976. We use the stories of these events to explain what happened and why, and how it affected nearly every part of our daily lives.
We do all this from an entirely neutral, civilian perspective. The tour also shows how far the city has come since the ceasefires and Peace Process.
It is suitable for anyone visiting Belfast, regardless of how much or little you already know of our troubled past. The tour is a way for you to get a real feel for our history and make a deeper emotional connection with the city.
Many guests say they have felt transported back in time through the rich and detailed story-telling in this tour. They understand and appreciate how far the city has come since those dark days and come to see Belfast in a new light.
The tour has a factual core script to ensure it is historically accurate, unbiased and non-partisan. But our guides are also encouraged to take ownership of their tour. They bring it to life by recounting their own personal experiences during the Troubles. This helps us to connect with you by identifying comparable points of reference from your own country or history.
Our guides are not just guides, but politically neutral conflict historians. We are all experts in our field and we pride ourselves on being able to answer practically any question. There is plenty of time built into the tour to allow you to ask questions and for us to answer them meaningfully.
Useful Information
Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Minimum age: 12+
Tour Information
The tour runs most days. Tours start at 10.30am. Detailed information can be found on the Tour Schedule page.
Our starting point is the front gates of Belfast City Hall. Our guide is clearly identifiable by their black tour jacket or t-shirt with our logo on the left breast. The tour covers 2 miles and lasts 2 to 2.5 hours.
It’s really important you book your tickets or contact us in advance to reserve a place and to check a tour is running on your chosen day – if we haven’t had any advance booking requests you could turn up and there’ll be no guide there! If you don’t want to buy tickets in advance, just contact us to check a tour is running, reserve your place and then pay on the day.
The tour will take place regardless of the weather. We strongly suggest you check the forecast and dress accordingly. A waterproof jacket is recommended, as is warm clothing during the winter months. Belfast City Centre is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved. However we do advise you wear comfortable footwear.
Best of Belfast Walking Tour
Age Appropriate
- Teenagers
- Adults
Location
- Outdoor
Our award winning guides are local experts, born and bred in Belfast who love to introduce guests to our city and its secrets. Everyone has heard of the Troubles and the Titanic but there is so much more to Belfast's story.
Not only will you learn the story of our city but also discover districts you may not otherwise have found, gain the confidence to explore further and really make the most of your time here.
Starting and finishing your tour at City Hall, the entire walk is less than 2 miles and with 14 stops on the tour we promise an experience which broadens your horizons, opens your mind and if you take note of our own favourite spots for food and drink, will satisfy your body afterwards too!
Useful Information
Duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 12+
Starting at our iconic City Hall, our Best of Belfast walking tour is the perfect 2 hour introduction to Belfast and its past; an amazing way to discover fantastic street art, beautiful architecture, curious history and the unique stories of Belfast’s citizens throughout the centuries.