Private Belfast Troubles Cab Tour Adventure 2hrs Personal Guide

Overview

The Peoples Belfast black taxi Political tour allows you listen to the Real people and see the REAL Belfast. Learning all about the troubles in Belfast, what it was like to live through, What happened during the troubles and what it’s like now since the peace process, All drivers have lived through the troubles driving the streets for a living and can give a primary account like no other.

Itinerary

1. Bobby Sands Mural

   Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of "D" The dogs Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the lower falls area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the area 1916-1970

   · Non-stop passage

2. Crumlin Road Gaol

   THE HANGING JAIL where 17 people lost their lives crumlin road jail from outside and court house get a photo stop and we continue on our adventure

   · Non-stop passage

3. Belfast

   As we start our adventure at the foot of The Falls road and the colourful welcome mural where the Provisional Irish Republican Army where born.And fought the British Army on these narrow streets.And if you ever seen The Name of Father award wining oscar film is based starring Daniel Day-lewis and Emma Thompson based in the famous Divis complex about the life of the late Gerry Conlon.

   · 10 min

4. Peace Wall

   A tour and history on the Peace Wall which still divides Belfast to this very day. Write your Name and a Message of Hope on the Wall, other notable signatories include US President Bill Clinton and the Dalai Lama

   · 20 min

5. St Peter's Cathedral

   Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. (Irish: Ard Eaglais Naomh Peadar) is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland and construction began in the 1860s. It is home to St Peter's Schola Cantorum (Choir).

   · Non-stop passage

6. Crumlin Road Gaol

   across from the famous Crumlin road gaol stands the court house where many a political prisoner was jailed between 5 years and life.Plus many escaped being transported from gaol to court.

   · Non-stop passage

7. Clonard Monastery

   built 1911 french Gothic design and the home of the redemptorists priest.Its where the British secret service had bugged during the early year years of the peace process with Gerry Adams and John Hume and father Reid. If you ask you guide he will happily bring you in to view this beautiful master piece.

   · 10 min

8. Peace Wall

   Saint Peter's Cathedral, Belfast. (Irish: Ard Eaglais Naomh Peadar) is the Roman Catholic cathedral church for the Diocese of Down and Connor, and is therefore the episcopal seat of the Roman Catholic Bishop of Down and Connor. It is located in the Divis Street area of the Falls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland and construction began in the 1860s. It is home to St Peter's Schola Cantorum (Choir).

   · 20 min

9. The most photographed mural in the world of IRA hunger striker and leader Bobby Sands MP attrached to sinn fein head quarters

   · 10 min

10. Shankill Road

    The Bayardo Bar attack took place on 13 August 1975 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. A unit of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA), led by Brendan McFarlane, launched a bombing and shooting attack on a pub on Aberdeen Street, in the loyalist Shankill area. IRA members claimed the pub was targeted because it was frequented by members of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF). Four Protestant civilians and one UVF member were killed, while more than fifty were injured.

    · 20 min

11. Shankill Road

    The heart of loyalism and birth place of the UDA and UVF learn about irish/British regiments who fought in the first and second world wars and then against the republicanism

    · 20 min

12. Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden

    Commemorating: Fallen Volunteers of "C" Company, 2nd Battalion, Belfast Brigade, Oglaigh na hEireann. Civilian casualties from the Greater Clonard area. Deceased Republican prisoners from the Greater Clonard area 1916-1970.

    · 10 min

Pickup

Pickup included.

Important: Due to operational requirements, cruise ship pick-up is no longer available. Instead, we'll meet you at a convenient location within 1 km of Belfast City Centre.

How to use your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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