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Overview

Walk through Belfast’s divided neighborhoods and uncover the real stories of The Troubles on this powerful self-guided audio tour. This route features 29 stops over 2-3 hours, taking you through key sites that shaped modern Belfast. Explore peace walls, political murals, memorial gardens, and interface areas while learning how loyalist and nationalist communities experienced conflict and chose peace. Starting in Cathedral Quarter, you’ll visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bobby Sands’ mural, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Offline GPS and audio guide you at your own pace, with no data needed after download. Ideal for history lovers and curious travelers.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Donegall Street, Northern Ireland, BT1 1NH, United Kingdom

The tour begins in front of The John Hewitt on Donegall Street.

End Point

End point

The Tour ends at Ulster Museum, which is our last stop.

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Italian-AUDIO

Italian-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Saint Patricks Church
Belfast's oldest Catholic church (200+ years) lost 100 parishioners during Troubles. Prince Charles visited, calling for peace. Represents centuries of religious division dating to 1688 Protestant victory.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Former 'Methodist Cathedral' closed in 1980 due to violence. Located at crossroads of Catholic/Protestant areas. Built during Belfast's industrial peak, now restored as community hub after decades.
Duration: 10 mins
3. West Kirk Presbyterian Church built by displaced congregations. Memorial garden honors loyalist victims with wreaths, flags. July 12th Orange Order parades celebrate 1690 Protestant victory.
Duration: 5 mins
4. Bombay Street
Site of August 1969 destruction when loyalist mobs burned 7 homes. Families fled with only clothes. Quiet residential road today, but holds pivotal moment when Troubles truly began.
Duration: 5 mins
5. Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden
Phoenix memorial rising from stone symbolizes community rebirth after Bombay Street destruction. Sacred ground for republicans honoring IRA volunteers and civilian victims of conflict.
Duration: 5 mins
6. End of Bombay Street where destruction spread in 1969. Turn toward Peace Wall shows how ordinary residential areas became battlegrounds during sectarian violence and community displacement.
Duration: 5 mins
7. Clonard Monastery
Red-brick Catholic landmark at crossroads of Falls/Shankill. 1969 sanctuary for fleeing families. Secret peace talks venue in 1980s-90s. Fr. Reid and Reynolds helped broker 1994 ceasefire.
Duration: 10 mins
8. Europa Hotel
Europe's most bombed hotel (30+ attacks) never closed. Journalists' headquarters during Troubles. Clinton stayed 1995, legitimizing peace process. Symbol of resilience and international confidence.
Duration: 5 mins
9. Ulster Museum
Tour finale at Northern Ireland's largest museum. Edwardian-modern architecture houses ancient artifacts to Troubles footage. Free entry. Adjacent Botanic Gardens offer peaceful reflection space.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Detailed directions to both well-known attractions and hidden spots

Audio Guide

25+ narration points of popular locations in Belfast

Access to the Explore Belfast Troubles Self Guided Walking Tour on our App

Fully offline map – no need for Wi-Fi or data.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Trippy Tour Guide

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