Belfast Sightseeing Tour: West to East in 3 Hours

A zig-zag route from West Belfast through the city centre to the shipyard landmarks.

This three-hour Belfast sightseeing tour with a live English-speaking guide takes you from the West side through the city centre to the East, hitting the International Wall, Windsor Park, Queen's University, Botanic Gardens, City Hall, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast Castle, the Titanic Museum and the H&W Cranes. Pickup and return to your starting point are included, along with bottled water. The fixed route and timing let you map out Belfast's key sites in one morning or afternoon without planning the stops yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Belfast city sightseeing tour

• Visit International Wall murals
• See Windsor Park football stadium
• Tour Queen’s University campus
• Walk through Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum
• View Europa Hotel and Belfast City Hall
• Visit St Anne’s Cathedral
• See Crumlin Road Jail
• Explore Belfast Castle
• Tour Titanic Museum
• View H & W cranes Samson & Goliath
• Return to pickup point

The Experience

You start in West Belfast at the International Wall, part of the Peace Wall, where murals depict events and figures from around the world. From there the tour cuts a zig-zag path through the city, stopping at Windsor Park (home to Linfield football club and the Northern Ireland national team), then Queen's University, which has stood in Belfast since 1845. The Botanic Gardens sit alongside the Ulster Museum, an institution that has existed since 1833.

As the tour moves into the city centre, you see the Europa Hotel—the most bombed hotel in Europe—and Belfast City Hall, completed in 1906, before a short trip to St Anne's Cathedral. Next is Crumlin Road Gaol, then Belfast Castle. The route finishes in the East with the Titanic Museum and a close look at the H&W Cranes, known as Samson and Goliath, the massive shipyard structures that dominate the skyline. When the tour ends, you're returned to your pickup point.

A live guide narrates the stops and the history as you move through the city. Bottled water is provided throughout the three hours. The tour suits all fitness levels, and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer to make your own way to the meeting point.

What’s included

• Live English-speaking guide.
• pickup and return to your starting point.
• bottled water throughout the tour.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Belfast And Causeway Tours

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guided loop through Belfast's west, centre, and east in one morning or afternoon, hitting major sites across all three zones so you can decide which areas deserve a deeper return visit.

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Top questions

What is the International Wall and why is it on the tour?

The International Wall is part of the Peace Wall in West Belfast and features murals depicting events and figures from around the world. It's the starting point of the tour and gives context to Belfast's recent history and contemporary culture.

How many major stops does the three-hour tour include?

The tour covers ten key sites: the International Wall, Windsor Park, Queen's University, Botanic Gardens, Ulster Museum, Europa Hotel, Belfast City Hall, St Anne's Cathedral, Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast Castle, Titanic Museum and the H&W Cranes.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup and return to your starting point are included in the tour price. You'll be collected and dropped back at the same location when the three hours are finished.

Can I bring a stroller or pram on the tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the tour. Service animals are also allowed.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the live guide, pickup and return transport, and bottled water. Gratuities are not included.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You'll be traveling by vehicle for most of the three hours, with stops at each location, so there's no requirement for extensive walking or climbing.