Belfast: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Titanic & Peace Wall

Summary

See Belfast’s murals, Titanic sites and lively streets by open-top bus

You’ll get Belfast’s pulse from an open-top seat—hearing stories about the Titanic Quarter and Peace Wall as you go. Hop off anywhere: maybe for street art photos or a quick market snack. Audio guides help everyone follow along. It’s less about ticking off sights and more about feeling what makes this city tick.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I wasn’t sure what to expect from a hop-on hop-off bus in Belfast — I usually walk everywhere. But the city is bigger than it looks on a map, and when our driver grinned and waved us up to the top deck (even though the sky looked like it might rain), I felt this weird mix of curiosity and comfort. The city hall clock chimed as we pulled away; I could smell coffee drifting up from somewhere below, probably St George’s Market. Someone behind us was laughing in Spanish — the audio guide comes in six languages, which is honestly helpful if you’re traveling with friends who don’t all speak English.

Our guide didn’t just point out buildings — he told stories about them. Like how the Albert Memorial Clock leans a bit because of marshy ground (“Belfast’s own leaning tower,” he joked). We hopped off at the Titanic Belfast stop (it’s impossible not to feel small next to that building), then wandered around the old dockyard where you can still see rusty bolts and faded paint. There’s something about standing there that makes history feel close — salty air, gulls squabbling overhead, that sort of thing. Oh, and on Falls Road, we got quiet for a second looking at the murals; our guide explained some of them were new since his own school days.

I didn’t expect to feel so much just riding a bus — but seeing the Peace Wall up close, covered in scribbled messages and color, hit me harder than I thought it would. People were snapping photos but also just… pausing. The route loops past Queen’s University too (the campus buzzes with students), and if you time it right you can grab lunch at St George’s Market — sausage rolls or fresh bread smell amazing after being out in Belfast wind for an hour. Anyway, we ended up circling back more than once because you can hop on and off as much as you want with this pass. It was easy to forget about time for a while.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Belfast landmarks by bus

• Start at Belfast City Hall
• Visit SSE Arena and Odyssey Pavilion
• Explore Titanic Quarter and HMS Caroline
• See Titanic Belfast museum
• Stop at Waterfront and St. George's Market
• Visit Great Victoria Street and Dublin Road
• Explore Shaftesbury Square and Queen's University
• Visit Botanic Gardens and Albert Memorial Clock
• See Big Fish sculpture
• Explore Falls Road and International Wall Murals
• Visit Belfast Peace Wall and Shankill Memorial Garden
• Stop at Crumlin Road Gaol
• End at Spectrum Tourist Information Centre

Top questions

How long does the Belfast hop-on hop-off bus tour take?

The full loop lasts around 90 minutes without getting off.

How often do buses run on this tour?

Buses come every 30 minutes throughout the day.

Is there an audio guide on board?

Yes, there is an audio guide available in six languages plus free headphones.

What are some main stops on the Belfast sightseeing bus?

Main stops include Titanic Belfast, Peace Wall, Queen's University, Crumlin Road Gaol, St George's Market and more.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the hop-on hop-off buses are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed on board?

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

When do tours operate?

Tours run all year except December 24-26th, January 1st & March 17th (St Patrick's Day).

What’s included

Your ticket includes unlimited hop-on hop-off access for one or two days (your choice), an audio guide in six languages with free headphones provided on board, plus vouchers valid for 12 months from your selected travel date—so you’ve got plenty of flexibility to plan your trip around Belfast’s sights.