Private Black Taxi Belfast City Tour: Peace Wall & Murals

A local's account of Belfast's divided past, told at the sites where it happened

A private black taxi tour of Belfast with a local driver-guide who lived through the Troubles, visiting the Shankill Road and Falls Road murals, the Peace Wall, and key landmarks across 90 minutes. Hotel pickup from the city centre is included, and the guide provides live commentary in English on Belfast's history and the path toward reconciliation. Minimum age is 16. Gratuities are optional.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Belfast Peace Wall15m
2. Falls Road Belfast30m · entry included

Explore Belfast's murals and peace wall

• Visit Protestant Shankill murals
• Visit Catholic Falls Road murals
• See Belfast Peace Wall
• Sign your name on the peace wall
• Visit Republican Murals

The experience

What does it feel like to hear about the Troubles from someone who was actually there? This tour puts you in a private black taxi with a local guide (someone from either the Protestant or Catholic community who lived through Belfast's turbulent past), and takes you directly to the streets where that history is still visible. You'll see the Shankill Road murals on one side and the Falls Road murals on the other, two neighborhoods separated by ideology and, once, by violence. The guide's commentary is educational but laced with Irish humour, the kind that comes from people who have chosen to work together to build something different.

The Peace Wall itself is the centerpiece: a physical barrier that once divided the communities now stands as a monument to that division. You get to sign your name on it. A small act that carries weight in a place where walls are coming down. Photo stops at key landmarks give you time to absorb what you're seeing and ask questions. The whole experience runs 90 minutes, which is long enough to move between neighborhoods and hear the stories without feeling rushed.

The tour includes hotel pickup from the city centre or a designated meeting point, so you don't navigate the neighborhoods alone. Your driver is a professional local who has navigated this city's transformation firsthand. The taxi itself is part of the experience. The black cab is iconic to Belfast, and riding in one while hearing these stories from the person driving it creates a kind of intimacy you wouldn't get on a larger bus tour.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a black taxi.
• hotel pickup from the city centre or a designated meeting point.
• photo stops at key landmarks.
• visits to Shankill Road, Falls Road, the Peace Wall and major murals.
• live commentary from a professional local driver-guide on Belfast's history and the Troubles.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Under 16: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taxi Tours Belfast Ltd

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to hear Belfast's recent history from someone who actually lived it, rather than from a guide reading from a script. The private taxi format and local driver make the stories feel personal, and the 90-minute length fits a half-day itinerary without overwhelming you with information.

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Top questions

What exactly are the murals I'll see on Falls Road and Shankill Road?

Falls Road and Shankill Road are lined with large-scale murals that reflect the political and cultural identity of each neighborhood. Falls Road is predominantly Catholic and Republican, with murals depicting historical figures and political messages. Shankill Road is predominantly Protestant and Unionist, with its own distinct imagery. Your guide will explain the symbolism and history behind the major ones you stop at.

Can I actually write on the Peace Wall, or is that just something people say?

Yes, you sign your name on the Peace Wall as part of the tour. Visitors leave their marks on it regularly, and it's become a tradition: a way of acknowledging the barrier and the hope for continued peace.

Will the tour feel safe visiting both communities in one afternoon?

The tour is designed to move between neighborhoods with a local guide who knows both communities and has lived through the city's history. These are now open, functioning neighborhoods where visitors move freely. Your guide's presence and local knowledge make the experience educational rather than confrontational.

How long is the actual tour, and does it include time to get photos?

The tour runs 90 minutes total, including hotel pickup and all stops. Photo stops are built into the itinerary at key landmarks, so you have time to capture the murals and the Peace Wall without the tour feeling rushed.

Do I need to be interested in history to get something out of this?

The tour is educational, but the guide's approach includes humour and storytelling rather than a lecture format. Even if you arrive with little background knowledge, the combination of seeing the actual sites and hearing from someone who lived through the events makes it accessible and engaging.