Belfast: Black Taxi Murals & Peace Wall Private City Tour

Summary

Ride through Belfast’s murals, stories & the dividing Peace Wall

You’ll ride through Belfast’s storied streets in a black taxi with a local guide who lived it all—see Shankill and Falls Road murals up close, hear honest stories (and jokes), then leave your mark on the towering Peace Wall. It’s raw history mixed with real warmth—you might find yourself thinking about those moments long after.

What’s the experience like?

Hands gripping the cracked leather seat, I watched our driver—Mick—tap the steering wheel as we rolled down Shankill Road. He’d just pointed at a mural of a woman with wild hair and said, “She’s been up there longer than my marriage lasted.” The windows were open, and you could smell fresh rain on brick. Mick knew everyone—he waved at an old man outside a bakery and muttered something about “the best baps in Belfast.” I tried to ask what a bap was but got distracted by the sudden burst of color on the walls—Protestant murals, flags snapping in the wind.

We crossed into Falls Road (I didn’t even notice until Mick nudged me). The mood changed; murals here felt heavier somehow. He told us about growing up nearby—his voice dropped when he talked about curfews and soldiers. It wasn’t rehearsed, just memories tumbling out between jokes. My partner tried to pronounce one of the Irish slogans; Mick snorted and said it sounded like “a cat coughing up a potato.” We laughed so hard people stared from across the street. Private black taxi tours in Belfast are nothing like I expected—they’re more personal, rawer maybe.

The Peace Wall is taller than I thought—cold concrete under my hand as I scrawled my name next to faded signatures. Kids’ voices echoed somewhere behind us, someone burning turf in a garden nearby. We stood there for a while, not really talking. It’s strange how quiet it can get in such a busy city. On the way back, Mick told us how both sides now come together for football matches sometimes—“not always peacefully,” he winked—and I still think about that mix of hope and old wounds. There’s no neat ending to this story, but maybe that’s Belfast for you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Belfast murals and peace wall

• Visit Protestant Shankill murals
• Visit Catholic Falls Road murals
• See world famous peace wall
• Sign your name on peace wall
• Visit Republican Murals

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Belfast black taxi tour?

No, but private transportation is included and public transport options are nearby.

Are these private black taxi tours wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can infants or small children join the Belfast city tour?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Do you visit both Shankill Road and Falls Road murals?

Yes, you’ll see Protestant Shankill Road murals and Catholic Falls Road murals during the tour.

Will we be able to sign the Belfast Peace Wall?

Yes, you can sign your name on the Peace Wall during your visit.

Are service animals allowed on this black taxi tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

How long has this company been running tours in Belfast?

The company has been established for over 25 years in Belfast.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation around Belfast with a local guide who shares personal stories along Shankill Road and Falls Road; you’ll also stop at the famous Peace Wall where you can sign your name before heading back—all fully accessible for strollers or wheelchairs if needed.