Belfast: Black Taxi Mural Tour with Peace Wall & Pickup

Summary

Murals, memories and Belfast’s living streets by taxi

You’ll ride through Belfast’s neighborhoods in a black taxi with a local guide, see murals on Falls and Shankill Roads, walk along the Peace Wall (and maybe sign it), and hear stories that bring recent history to life. Expect honest conversation, time to pause at memorials or murals, and a feeling that stays with you after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

We slid into the black taxi outside our hotel, and right away it felt different—like we’d borrowed someone else’s city for a few hours. Our guide, Tommy, had that dry Belfast humor that makes you feel welcome but also like you’re about to learn something real. He pointed out the first mural on Falls Road before I’d even finished my coffee. The colors looked brighter than I expected against the grey morning light. Tommy told us about Bobby Sands, his voice softening just a bit when he talked about hunger strikes—he said everyone here knows someone who remembers those days.

Driving along the Peace Wall was stranger than I thought it would be. There’s graffiti from all over the world layered on top of each other—some hopeful, some angry. We stopped so we could add our names (my handwriting always looks worse in public). It’s odd how quiet it gets there, even though you’re right in the middle of Belfast. A woman walked past with her shopping bags and nodded at Tommy like she saw him every day—which maybe she does. He explained how the wall still closes at night sometimes. I didn’t expect that part.

On Shankill Road, the murals shift—more blue and red, stories about Loyalism and Unionism. We stood by a memorial garden where fresh flowers had been left that morning; you could smell them under the city air. Tommy never rushed us—he let us ask awkward questions or just stand there taking it in. At one point he laughed when I tried to pronounce “Shankill” properly (I definitely didn’t). The tour ended back where we started but honestly, my head felt full in a good way. Still thinking about those walls now.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Local Black Taxi Tour of Belfast

• Guided tour of Falls Road murals
• Visit International Wall and memorials
• Travel along Belfast Peace Wall
• Add name to Peace Wall (optional)
• Explore Shankill Road murals
• Visit Shankill Memorial Garden

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Belfast mural tour?

Yes, free pickup and drop off are included from your hotel or city location.

How long does the Black Taxi Mural Tour take?

The timing varies depending on guest interaction but typically lasts around 2 hours.

Will we visit both Falls Road and Shankill Road?

Yes, you'll explore both Falls Road and Shankill Road neighborhoods during the tour.

Can I write my name on the Belfast Peace Wall?

Yes, guests are welcome to add their names to the Peace Wall if they wish.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Are infants or small children allowed on this tour?

Yes, infants can join; prams or strollers are allowed and infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Who leads the Black Taxi Mural Tour?

An accredited local guide from Belfast leads each tour.

What sites will we see during this mural tour?

You’ll visit murals on Falls Road and Shankill Road plus the Peace Wall and memorial gardens.

What’s included

Your day includes free pickup and drop-off at your hotel or anywhere in central Belfast, guided storytelling from an accredited local driver-guide throughout iconic sites like Falls Road, Shankill Road, memorial gardens, and time to walk along—and even sign—the Peace Wall before heading back.