The 15 Best Walking Tours in Northern Ireland

A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

1.A History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,883 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Learn Belfast’s Troubles on a moving 2.5-hour walking tour with local guides, key city-centre sites, personal stories, and a balanced view of peace.

“Róisín was such a wonderful guide. She was very passionate, as she experienced first-hand, a lot of what she covered during the tour. She made you feel the emotions at the time. She helped me, and our group, really envision what was happening back then. She's a fantastic storyteller. The earpiece and radio helped a lot as well. I truly enjoyed Róisín and the tour. I've been on many tours in Europe, and this was high on my favorite list. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Belfast: Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

2.Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,215 reviews · 3 hours · from $35

Walk Belfast’s Falls and Shankill roads with former combatants, hear both sides of The Troubles, and see murals, memorials, and Peace Walls.

“What a great tour, having two differing guides from either side of the Falls & Shankill Road. Both spoke very passionately from their own perspective so both sides of The Troubles were shared whilst walking round the areas and seeing the murals and memorials. Highly recommend & thanks to both guides, Paul and Jake.”

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Belfast: A History of Terror Walking Tour

3.A History of Terror Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 854 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Review of Belfast’s History of Terror walking tour, covering The Troubles, local stories, key city sites, value, access, and practical tips.

“Amazing walking tour with Anne! We did the History of Terror – Belfast City Centre Walking Tour and our guide Anne was born and raised in Belfast, giving us a deeply personal perspective on the city’s history. She walked us through the story of how Ireland became a divided country and explained the Troubles with clarity and sensitivity — without showing any political bias. Her personal experiences growing up during those times made the tour even more meaningful and thought-provoking. I left with a much greater appreciation for Belfast’s resilience and ongoing journey of healing. I highly recommend this tour if you want history told with honesty and heart.”

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Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

4.Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41

Review of Derry’s private walking tour, covering Bloody Sunday, Free Derry Corner, murals, city walls, local stories, price, and practical tips.

“Why a fantastic tour with Michael he insight to the conflict was very factual. It identified the impact that false media reports can have on a conflict”

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Belfast: The Troubles Walls & Bridges Guided Walking Tour

5.The Troubles Walls & Bridges Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 583 reviews · 3 hours · from $32

Walk Belfast’s Falls, Shankill area, murals, gates, and peace walls while hearing balanced history and personal stories from local guides.

“Can’t speak highly enough of the tour and the guide. Informative, moving, gut wrenchingly sad, hopeful and even funny. You won’t regret it!”

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Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour

6.The troubles Bogside walking tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 503 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Walk Derry’s Bogside with a guide shaped by Bloody Sunday, visiting murals, memorials, Free Derry Corner, and key Troubles sites.

“Learned some great information on the walk. Noel sharing his stories added so much to our visit to the city. The only criticism I’d have is that it was a bit pricey, and did not fully cover admission to the museum.”

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Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

7.Belfast Political Tour-Conflicting Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 459 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Explore Belfast’s Falls and Shankill Roads with former political prisoners, hear two personal perspectives, and see murals, memorials, and the peace wall.

“I was originally going to do a Black Cab tour, but I wanted to hear the experiences of two opposing sides. My tour was yesterday and I’m still processing the stories and information (in a good way!). Our guides Jack and Mark did remarkable work enlightening us without attempting to sway our beliefs as to who was right or wrong - ultimately, both want peace. I would gladly pay to do this tour again and again and again.”

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Best of Belfast Walking Tour

8.Best of Belfast Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 399 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Review of Belfast’s 3-hour city walk, covering history, street art, Titanic sites, practical tips, value, and who should book.

“Our tour guide Mark provided a greatly informative tour of Belfast city centre and associated history. He provided great detailed facts in a relaxed, friendly story telling style which my partner and I both enjoyed thoroughly. This tour is great for newcomers to Belfast and provided us with a great level of understanding of the history of Belfast and notable moments in its history. We highly recommend this tour to others.”

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Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

9.Belfast Eclectic Walking City Center Experience, The Marti Way

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 348 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Review of Belfast’s Marti Way walking tour, a small-group city-center route covering history, street art, landmarks, food tips, and the Troubles.

“Had such a good time! Did a lot of walking, heard some amazing stories, and learned a lot about the history of Belfast. Definitely recommend!!”

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Derry: McCrossan’s Public Walking Tour of the Historic City

10.McCrossan’s Public Walking Tour of the Historic City

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 329 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

Walk Derry’s 400-year-old walls, hear stories of the Siege and Bloody Sunday, and get a lively one-hour introduction to the Walled City.

“Our guide Patrick was knowledgeable. He shared personal experiences as a boy as well. His positive attitude, gentle humour and understanding of the historical background were instrumental to making the tour come alive.”

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Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall

11.Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 280 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Walk Derry’s Bogside with a guide who lived through the Troubles, Bloody Sunday, and the Battle of the Bogside.

“Jimmy Toye gave us an amazing first-hand account of his experiences growing up in the Bogside, Bloody Sunday and the events leading up to it. Jimmy is full of amazing stories, both hilarious and tragic. I couldn’t recommend this tour enough, especially to mainland Brits who unfortunately are not taught in school about what our country has done on the island of Ireland.”

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Derry City: The Troubles Bogside Walking Tour.

12.The Troubles Bogside Walking Tour.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 274 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $30

Walk Derry’s Bogside with local guides, see Bloody Sunday sites and murals, and hear a moving first-person account of the Troubles.

“It’s all about the story and this story was told by someone who actually lived it. The walk itself is not long so even people with mobility issues can enjoy it. We visited the Museum of Free Derry beforehand and that gave a lot of perspective. This tour is highly recommended”

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Dublin: Belfast Walk, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway

13.Dublin: Belfast Walk, Dunluce Castle & Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 229 reviews · 12h 30m · from $64

Review of Dublin’s Belfast, Dunluce Castle and Giant’s Causeway day trip, with practical advice on timing, value, stops, weather and walking.

“Great tour - Úna was a wonderful and knowledgeable guide and Keith the best driver around! Highly recommend!”

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Derry: Bloody Sunday and Bogside Murals Walking Tour

14.Bloody Sunday and Bogside Murals Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 227 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $35

Walk Derry’s Bogside, see its famous murals, and hear the personal story of Bloody Sunday and the Civil Rights movement.

“Great experience in a city with a lot of history. You can still feel the vibes from the “ early “ days. Very nice guide who answered all our questions.”

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