Let us take you on an insightful journey to the great city of Belfast ,capital of Northern Ireland. You will then visit the highlight of the tour, the Titanic Experience Tour. Visit Peace Wall and murals of West Belfast, acting as stark reminders of the times of political turmoil, now coined ‘the Troubles’.
We will head directly for Belfast city to begin our tour of the city. Your guide will take you first around West Belfast, the home of the famous ( or infamous ) Peace Wall. You will also visit the Republican museum ( Tuesdays to Saturdays only ) before you’re dropped in the city centre for some free time and lunch ( lunch not included ). You might need to change some money to Sterling pounds as you are now in the United Kingdom!
You will get to see the highlight of the tour, the Titanic Experience Tour. Here you will learn all about Titanic’s tragic maiden voyage across the atlantic.
Sadly all great adventures must come to an end. However the memories will last a lifetime so sit back while your guide plays some traditional music and enjoy reminiscing about your day tour to the north as you make your way back to Dublin.
Price: 60€ Student/OAP or 65€ Adult (all tickets included).
Departure: 8am near Trinity College.
Arrival: 7.30pm near Trinity College.
ITINERARY
08:00 AM: DEPART DUBLIN
The Belfast City Tour departs from the Molly Malone statue (outside the old stone church
on Suffolk Street). Meet your charming and knowledgeable guide and your fellow
travellers. We will head north past Croke Park Stadium, the Port Tunnel and Dublin Airport.
Your guide will give you a fascinating overview of the history behind Northern Ireland, the
conflict and its origins. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure time.
10:30 AM: TITANIC BELFAST (included)
Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, with multiple dimensions to the
exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full-scale reconstructions and
innovative interactive features.
12:30 PM: POLITICAL TAXI TOUR (included)
After a quick visit to the Republican museum a local guide will bring small groups on a
political taxi tour of West Belfast. Learn of how the Peace Wall came into existence. This
5.5 metre high wall divides the Loyalist community from the Republican community. Your
guide will have first-hand information on the Troubles, and the history of this infamous
area
3:00 PM: FREE TIME IN BELFAST
We will have some free time in the city centre. Take some time to explore Belfast in the
many pubs and restaurants. Here are a few suggestions to do during this time:
Fancy a pint? Then drop into one of the city's oldest and most interesting bars - the Crown Liquor Saloon.
Visit Saint Anne's cathedral, also known as Belfast Cathedral
See Belfast’s own leaning tower at Albert's Memorial Clock
Drop into one of Belfast's main landmarks at the Belfast City Hall
7:30 PM: ARRIVE BACK IN DUBLIN
Arrive back in Dublin and tell all your friends about your adventure to Northern Ireland!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
