Belfast: Peace Wall Taxi Tour with Local Stories & Pickup

Summary

Belfast’s Peace Wall, Falls Road & Shankill by taxi with stories

You’ll travel through Belfast’s most storied streets in a private taxi tour—sign your name on the Peace Wall, hear personal stories about The Troubles on Falls Road and Shankill, and see Crumlin Road Gaol up close. With flexible stops and pickup included, you’ll get both history and human moments you might not expect.

What’s the experience like?

He slows the taxi right by a wall covered in layers of paint and signatures. “Go on, add yours,” he says, handing over a marker like it’s no big deal. I’m not sure what to write—my hand hovers for a second too long—but then I just scribble my name next to someone from Barcelona. The smell of fresh spray paint is still hanging in the air. Our guide grew up here, so every stop—Falls Road, Shankill—comes with some story that’s half memory, half history lesson. He points out murals I’d never have noticed from a bus window.

We roll past Crumlin Road Gaol and he tells us about people who spent years behind those stone walls. There’s something about hearing it from someone who actually lived through The Troubles that makes the whole thing feel heavier and more real. I catch myself staring at the lines where two communities meet, thinking how close everything is—just a few streets apart but worlds away sometimes. He laughs when I ask if he ever got lost as a kid between sides (“You don’t get lost here,” he says). It’s weirdly quiet at some corners; you can almost hear your own shoes on the pavement.

The tour feels loose—you can ask to stop anywhere along the way (I did, mostly because I wanted coffee and also just to look around more). There’s no script. If you want details or just want to sit quietly for a bit while Belfast goes by outside the window, it’s fine either way. I didn’t expect to feel so much just driving around in a taxi, but honestly, I still think about that wall and how many hands have touched it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Belfast's Troubles history

• Learn about Irish nationalist side
• Learn about British Unionist side
• See Belfast Peace Wall both sides
• Pass Crumlin Road Gaol, hear stories

Top questions

Is pickup included for this Belfast Peace Wall taxi tour?

Pickup is included within Belfast City Centre; pickups outside cost an extra £10.

What sites are visited during this taxi tour?

The tour includes Falls Road, Shankill Road, Crumlin Road Gaol, and both sides of the Belfast Peace Wall.

Can I request extra stops on this day trip?

Yes—the tour is flexible and you can ask your guide to stop anywhere along the route.

Is this taxi tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes—all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Are infants or small children allowed on this Belfast tour?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome.

How long does the Peace Wall Taxi Tour take?

The exact duration isn’t specified but covers several key sites across Belfast.

Will we see both sides of the Peace Wall?

Yes—the guide takes you to both sides and explains each community's history.

What’s included

Your day includes private transportation by taxi through Belfast’s historic neighborhoods with flexible pickup options (extra charge outside city centre), time to visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Crumlin Road Gaol, both sides of the Peace Wall—and plenty of stories shared along the way before returning whenever you’re ready.