Walk Through History
Political & Murals Tour
About This Tour
Belfast's political murals are more than street art — they're living history painted on the walls of a city that has transformed itself from conflict to peace. Our Political & Murals Tour takes you deep into the heart of West Belfast, where every wall tells a story.
Your guide — a born-and-bred local — will bring you through the Falls Road and Shankill Road communities, explaining the history, the people, and the events that shaped modern Belfast. This isn't a textbook tour. It's personal, balanced, and told by someone who lived it.
You'll visit the famous Peace Wall, where you can leave your own message of hope, see the International Wall's powerful murals, and understand how a city divided by conflict has come together in pursuit of peace.
Tour Details
Duration
1.5 - 2 hours
Group Size
1 - 5 passengers per taxi
Pickup
Hotel pickup available across Belfast city centre
Tour Highlights
Key stops and experiences on this tour.
Falls Road
The heart of the nationalist community with its iconic murals
Shankill Road
Loyalist murals and memorials telling the other side of the story
Peace Wall
Sign your name on the wall that once divided communities
International Wall
World-renowned murals supporting global causes
Bombay Street
Site of the 1969 burnings that ignited The Troubles
Political Memorials
Gardens of remembrance from both communities
Clonard Monastery
Where secret peace talks began behind closed doors
Gate Lodge at Lanark Way
One of the last remaining peace gates still in use
What's Included
Private black taxi with expert local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Belfast city centre
Stops at all major mural sites
Peace Wall marker to leave your own message
Photo opportunities at every stop
Balanced perspective from both communities
Tour Gallery
What Guests Say About This Tour
“Absolutely incredible experience. Our guide brought the history to life in a way no book ever could. The stories were personal, balanced, and deeply moving. A must-do when visiting Belfast.”
Sarah Mitchell
Austin, Texas
“As someone with Irish heritage, this tour was deeply personal. Our driver was warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about Belfast's story. I left with a much deeper understanding of the city.”
Michael O'Brien
Sydney, Australia
“Even as an Irish person, I learned so much on the political tour. The guide's personal stories added a layer of understanding you simply can't get from a bus tour. Highly recommend.”
Fiona McCarthy
Dublin, Ireland
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