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Overview

I am born and bred here in Belfast and have so many connections through my experience and my family. I have an extensive knowledge of the city's history and what makes Belfast people so welcoming...myself included! I love learning from people and considering it a true honour if you experience my tours.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Donegall Quay, Northern Ireland, BT1 3NG, United Kingdom

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Meet at the beautiful Big Fish by the River Lagan. Every local knows it so if need directions just ask. I will have a black shoulder bag and Tour Guides Northern Ireland name badge.

End Point

End point

We end at the beautiful grounds of the stunning City Hall, focal point of this city. Full of historic statues, the war memorial and the Titanic Memorial Garden.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Big Fish

Our starting point where the Salmon of Knowledge known locally as the Big Fish (cos its a big fish!) is based on a story of legend and myth. Her scales tell the story of Belfast and its people but also symbolises the links to the River Lagan, shipbuilding and Belfast Lough. Underneath flows a hidden river...the Farset which gives the city its name.

Duration: 15 mins

2. Customs House

Hear of how Belfast punches way above its weight in the age of the industrial revolution and commerce. To its place as a gathering for public meetings to its use now as a fantastic amphitheatre for summer music.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Albert Memorial Clock Tower

Landmark memorial clock built after the death of Prince Albert, beloved husband of Queen Victorian. Discover the clocks big secret!

Duration: 10 mins

4. Joy's Entry

Belfast High Street is the birthplace of the city. With its famous entries we will hear the story of the liberal and revolutionary Henry Joy McCracken, Presbyterian leader of the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798.

Duration: 15 mins

5. First Presbyterian Church

A historic church in the heartland of Presbyterian Belfast home of liberal forward thinking radicals and driving forces in the development of Belfast commercially and socially. Hear of the brave stand by one such Presbyterian against slavery

Duration: 10 mins

6. Cathedral Quarter

From a rundown forgotten area of the city to its status as the entertainment and food hub ! The origins of Belfast punk music, the famous Duke of York pub and the beautiful Merchant Hotel.Then to the stunning and historic Cathedral itself...

Duration: 15 mins

7. Royal Avenue - Belfast

Stories of Victorian grandeur symbolic of a city of being one of the the world economic powerhouses

Duration: 15 mins

8. Belfast City Hall

The jewel in the centre of the city. The focal point for protests, meetings, commemoration and celebration. Hear how the city hall bore the story of the troubles and a positive future. We finish by the sombre tranquility of the Titanic Memorial

Duration: 15 mins