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Overview
The opportunity to experience a tour of a lifetime. Understanding Belfast's troubled history with a honestly presented political tour by Republican and Loyalist ex-political prisoners. Discover a side of Belfast you won't find in the Tourist books, We invite you to walk the streets of the city on both sides of the Peace Wall with the men and women who have served time in prisons of Northern Ireland for standing up for their beliefs. Republican and Loyalist ex-prisoners will share their own personal stories and the effects on their communities and explain the murals that tell the local history and culture of each area. The only tour to give you two truly opposing views of 'The Troubles' through the streets of West Belfast. A portion of the tours proceeds goes to working with local children in cross community projects.
Meeting and Pickup
Meet the guide outside Divis Tower (tall red and white apartment building)
End Point
Tour ends at the Lower Shankill Road which is a 8 minute walk back to the start and 15 minutes back to city centre. Guide will assist in directions or obtaining a taxi for the guest.
Redemption Instructions
Meet Guide outside Divis Tower, Divis Street, Belfast (large red and white apartment building)
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. This tour is both sides of the peace wall in West Belfast Between the Falls and Shankill Roads. The tours stops at many locations along the wall.
2. Explore the Murals in the nationalist area of West Belfast, including the International Wall, Bobby Sand Mural, D Company memorial Garden, Bombay Street.
3. Explore the murals and the stories behind them from a loyalist perspective, Shankill Memorial Garden, Bayardo Bombing, UVF Memorial , Frizzells Fish Shop Bombing, Somme Memorial.
Inclusion
Two Tours Guides one each side of the Peace Wall
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
4.6
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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