Political History of Belfast: Murals, Peace Walls & Divided Streets

Experience Belfast in comfort with a private and fully personalised sightseeing ride. Together with your English-speaking Welcome Driver, you can choose which places to visit, how long to spend at each stop, and whether to follow our suggested itinerary or create your own custom route.

Your driver is a friendly local professional with excellent knowledge of the city and its history. They’ll share insights and context along the way, helping you understand Belfast’s past and present like a knowledgeable friend, without rigid schedules or group-tour pressure.

This flexible, door-to-door experience is the easiest and most comfortable way to explore the city’s top landmarks, political neighborhoods, and powerful public artworks connected to The Troubles.

Suggested Itinerary

Begin your ride with pickup from your hotel or cruise port and head to 1Falls Road Murals. This open-air gallery in a predominantly Catholic neighborhood features striking political artwork that reflects themes of resistance, identity, and loss during Northern Ireland’s troubled past.

Continue to 2Peace Wall, one of Belfast’s most symbolic landmarks. Still standing today, it separates Catholic and Protestant communities and is covered with signatures and peace messages from visitors around the world.

Next, drive to 3Shankill Road Murals. Here, you’ll encounter loyalist murals and memorials that present a contrasting perspective, adding important balance and context to the story of the conflict.

Proceed to 4International Wall, where murals connect Belfast’s history with global struggles for justice and freedom, blending local remembrance with international solidarity.

Conclude your tour at 5Crumlin Road Gaol. This former prison once held political prisoners during The Troubles. You may view it from the outside or choose to enter for a deeper look into its stark and significant history.

Important Notes

➜ Your driver is a local, English-speaking professional. While not a licensed tour guide, they’re always happy to share stories, context, and insights — much like a knowledgeable friend showing you around.

➜ Pickup and drop-off are included from any centrally located hotel, B&B, apartment, or cruise port. Your driver will meet you at the selected location and assist you before the ride begins.

➜ Airport and port pickups/drop-offs are not included in the standard sightseeing ride unless explicitly stated.

➜ Entrance tickets are not included. Your driver can advise on visiting locations such as Crumlin Road Gaol if you choose to enter.

➜ The itinerary is flexible — feel free to spend longer at certain murals, skip stops, or adjust the depth and tone of the discussion based on your interests.

➜ Please mention any special requirements or sensitivities in the booking notes so we can ensure a respectful and comfortable experience.