The 15 Best Walking Tours in Northern Ireland

1.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

A History of Terror Belfast walking tour links City Hall, 1971 bombings, the Ring of Steel, and today’s peace, with headsets on a 2.5-hour walk.

“This was a wonderful experience. We learned so much about that time in Belfast's history and The Troubles. The guide was a young man living in Belfast during that time and had many first hand experiences to share. The tour takes a neutral position and just presents the facts. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in the history of that time”

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2.Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Private 1h45 guided walk in Derry’s Bogside: Free Derry Corner, Bloody Sunday memorial, murals, and peace-process stories.

“Informative and relatable. It’s exactly what I wanted when I booked the tour. Excellent tour I’d recommend to anyone who truly wants a historic account, even as it relates to today.”

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3.Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

A small-group Bogside walk in Derry with firsthand insight into Bloody Sunday, the murals, and the peace process, led by local guides.

“I have done loads of these type of tours BUT this one was so just brilliant. Start to finish the tour was informative and very moving. No doubt the best money I've spent in a long time. HIGHLY recommend doing this tour!”

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4.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk Belfast's peace wall from Divis Tower to Shankill Road with two guides, political murals, and personal stories from both sides.

“The 2 men who led our tour were compelling and knowledgeable.. They both had personal experiences that led us to see the problems of both sides. We were glad to get their unique perspectives.”

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5.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

See Belfast City Hall, murals, and Titanic-era stories in 3 hours with a local guide and provided headsets, for about $36.

“Our guide, Paul, was very knowledgable and passionate about Belfast and its intricate history! He wove stories of triumph and defeat with great skill and made them applicable to current world events and personal experience! This tour is a must!”

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6.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Belfast city center walking tour with Marti: City Hall, Titanic Memorial Garden, Markets, Belfast Entries street art, and more in a small group.

“Knowledgeable guide. He got us to a few areas we would not have toured. He adjusted the tour to our needs.”

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7.Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk the Bogside from Derry Guildhall and hear firsthand Bloody Sunday stories, murals, and Free Derry Corner on a small tour.

“Very good walking tour by someone that lived it: not the most impartial guide but you'll definitely have an authentic and passionate experience with him. Not a long walk (very accessible), lots of stories and anecdotes told. Definitely cheaper than the other tours, so very good value for money Very recommended!”

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8.Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story – Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Walk the Bogside with a guide tied to Bloody Sunday, visiting Free Derry Corner, the Memorial, and civil rights murals in Derry.

“Very moving description of the event, as well as the facts leading up to and the aftermath. John was an excellent and engaging guide.”

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9.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Belfast street art and Peace Wall walking tour. See Loyalist and Republican murals, a global mural wall, and learn about the Troubles, 3 hours.

“We had a great tour with Marti! He is a great character, with lots of experience and knowledge of the area!! He has a unique style which we really appreciated and it made it a very memorable and special experience! Thanks Marti!”

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10.The Real Eclectic Belfast City Walking Tour/Experience.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 152 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Real Eclectic Belfast night walk with Marti, max 8, City Hall history, Belfast Entries streets, Lagan views, Titanic Quarter, Beacon of Hope.

“There were two of us on the tour. Asked us what we were interested in and adjusted the tour to avoid the protests by the city hall. He Knew his history and was very knowledgeable. However didn't like to stop to let you take pictures and were some very random facts and places thrown in.”

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11.The Real Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours (approx.) · from $27

A 3-hour small-group Belfast history walking tour with local guide Martin, from City Hall and the Entries to arcades, pubs, and the Europa Hotel.

“Our guide Martin was very knowledgeable and I felt after the tour that we had learnt a lot about Belfast and its history. His passion for the subjects is evident”

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12.Belfast Walking Tour: City Centre History, Troubles & Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $30

A 2-3 hour Belfast city walk with Corey, linking City Hall, the Linen Quarter, cathedral streets, Big Fish, and peace monuments.

“Brilliant tour with Corey this morning! He gave a fantastic overview of Belfast from the perspective of a down-to-earth young local. Packed with insight and delivered with real character and heart. It was wonderful to hear such a complex history told with honesty, balance, and hope for Ireland’s bright future. Also his tech is excellent with the aid of audio headset - you can walk along and listen at the same time - works really well in some noisy areas!!! Would highly recommend as a start to your Belfast visit!”

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13.Titanic Maritime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41

Walk Belfast’s Titanic waterfront with a small group, see SS Nomadic and slipways from outside, and finish at the Titanic Hotel museum.

“Had a great tour with Steven. We learned alot of history about the area and the titanic. We would recommend it”

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14.1798 A Belfast Rebellion Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

A 2.5-hour Belfast walking tour of the 1798 rebellion, with a local guide, City Hall to Kelly’s Cellars, and free stop admissions.

“Our Tour Guide Colin, was so enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of this incredible time in Irish History, answered all questions and I now have a face and a bio on some of those names mentioned on the Blue Plaques around the city.”

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15.Falls road Murals Walking Tour with former prisoners

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $260

Belfast Falls Road murals tour with former Republican prisoners, explaining Bobby Sands and the International Wall with private Q&A for up to 8.

“We had taken a different tour to learn about the troubles in the morning, and after we were done, I was very confused.”

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