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Belfast: Famous Black Taxi Tour

By 1st Klass City Tours
8.6 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is £63 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Tour with a guide born just before the conflict started in 1969.
  • See parts of Belfast that were most heavily affected during the war.
  • Enjoy a cuppa and a snack on taste some Irish local snacks and reflect, Q & A
  • Contribute your own message on the iconic Peace Wall, leave your own personal message
  • Hear who's responsible how and why The Conflict Started and what Fuelled it for so long

Activity location

    • Belfast
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • House of Fraser, Victoria Square, Belfast BT1 4QG, UK | Belfast Public Hire Taxi Rank alongside House of Frasers @ the Victoria Centre On Chichester Street facing the Centra Convenient Store. Look out for the Ford Tourneo Custom Sport with Flashing Amber Lights inside the back Windscreen and also on the front grille of the vehicle.
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Belfast: Famous Black Taxi Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:30
Price details
£62.50 x 2 Adults£125.00
Total
Price is £125.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Onboard Wi-Fi
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    Parking fees
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tea or coffee and a locally made snack, soft drinks and water are also available
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
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    Entry tickets
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Pickup and drop-off outside the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private Pickup and drop-off can be arranged at an additional charge.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Bare feet, Bikes, Drinks in the vehicle, Electric wheelchairs, Explosive substances, Food in the vehicle, Headphones, Intoxication, Pets, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Smoking in the vehicle, Smoking indoors, Speakers, Sprays or Aerosols, Touching the exhibits, Unaccompanied minors, Vaping, Weapons or sharp objects
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years, People with motion sickness, Wheelchair users
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

What you can expect

Be guided through various key locations, each telling an essential part of the city's political history and its influence on Belfast’s future. This tour offers an engaging experience where you'll connect with the challenges faced by the local communities from across the political divide.

First, your driver will pick you up in a comfortable taxi equipped with Wi-Fi. Settle in before visiting this historic courthouse, known for its significant role in Northern Ireland's judicial history. Its architecture and the trials it has seen provide a glimpse into Belfast's complex legal past.

Next, we will see the Victorian-era prison “Crumlin Road Gaol”, a key historical site from the outside, where you can learn about its notorious history from its time as a working prison until 1996 and uncover the tales of those who were incarcerated.

Then you’ll see the heartland of the protestant community, the Lower Shankill Road. Known for its role in the city's social and political narrative, particularly during times of conflict, the Lower Shankill Road offers profound insights into the complex tapestry that defines Belfast's past and present.

Next, discover the Peace Wall, a symbol of hope where visitors from around the world have left messages of peace and solidarity. Contribute your message to the wall, and see the famous barriers that separate Belfast's religious and political communities.

Then, take a 5-minute break and enjoy traditional Irish refreshments: a cuppa tea or coffee and a snack. This will give you a taste of local flavours and a moment to reflect on the tour's insights before continuing to Bombay Street.

Here, you’ll visit this significant street known for its historical importance during the Conflict. This street symbolises the enduring spirit and resilience of the local community, having witnessed and withstood some of the most challenging times in Belfast's history.

Finally, view the mural dedicated to Bobby Sands, a key figure in Northern Ireland’s history. Sands' storey is essential for understanding the region's political struggle. Make a quick stop at what is known locally as the International Peace Wall, where you will see a variety of Murals, some of which represent other conflicts around the world, some of which are seen as very similar to our past strife.

Location

Activity location

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    • Belfast
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • House of Fraser, Victoria Square, Belfast BT1 4QG, UK | Belfast Public Hire Taxi Rank alongside House of Frasers @ the Victoria Centre On Chichester Street facing the Centra Convenient Store. Look out for the Ford Tourneo Custom Sport with Flashing Amber Lights inside the back Windscreen and also on the front grille of the vehicle.
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom