
The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 46 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey worth booking?
The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey is a 3-hour experience in Belfast, United Kingdom, from $15 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 46 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (46)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $15 per person
Discover Belfast’s past while exploring life during The Troubles, when conflict, fear, and resilience shaped everyday reality. Guided by two local women — one from a Republican background and one from a Loyalist communit
What you get
- Two Local certified Guides
About this experience
Discover Belfast’s past while exploring life during The Troubles, when conflict, fear, and resilience shaped everyday reality. Guided by two local women — one from a Republican background and one from a Loyalist community — you’ll walk the Falls and Shankill Roads, where murals, streets, and memories reveal how identity, division, and community shaped their childhoods. They share personal stories of loss, strength, everyday routines under threat, and the courage required to hold families and neighborhoods together. Though separated by politics and walls, their experiences reflect a shared determination to protect loved ones and hope for a better future. You’ll also learn how women on both sides supported dialogue, helped sustain the peace process, and continue to work toward reconciliation today. More than a sightseeing tour, this is a reflective, human encounter with lived history — an invitation to hear real voices and understand Belfast through the perspectives of its women.
What's included
Included
- Two Local certified Guides
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Divis
Was the tallest building in Belfast and house a British Army observation building on its roof and was the location of the tow of the first deaths on the night the troubles broke out in August 1969
10 minutes here
International Mural Wall Divis Street
A wonderful array of murals depicting local events and international conflicts both past and present.
15 minutes here
A garden to remember local Republicans who lost their lives in the conflict from the Lower Falls Road area. One of two gardens that we visit and can be controversial as they honour the dead of IRA members.
10 minutes here
Bobby Sands Mural
One of the most famous murals in Belfast, Booby Sand who died on hunger strike in the Maze prison in 1981
10 minutes here
Clonard Monastery
Fr, Alex Reid was the resident priest who was instrumental in the beginning of the talks that eventually led to the Good Friday Agreement being signed.
10 minutes here
Clonard Martyrs Memorial Garden
The second of the Memorial Gardens we visit, this time dedicated to the Republicans of The Clonard area and the location which is generally accepted as being the location where 'The Troubles' broke out in August 1969
10 minutes here
Peace Wall
Gates between the Loyalist Shankill Road and the Republican Falls road that still close nightly
Pass by without stopping
Peace Wall
Sign the 14m high "Peace Wall that divides the two communities and leave your thoughts on peace.
5 minutes here
A UVF Mural in remembrance of 7 members of the UVF that lost their lives in the Conflict
5 minutes here
Shankill Road
Shankill Bomb Site where 9 people lost their lives
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Belfast
Meet Infront of the Gold Coloured building
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
This location is approximately 8 minutes from the Start point and 15 minutes back to City Hall. A taxi company is conveniently located at this location if transport is required
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Yellow Umbrella Tours Limited
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour is approximately 3 miles (4km) walking
- There is a lot of standing at the local places of interest connected with the troubles
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 46 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
46 verified traveler reviews for The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fascinating tour with two views about healing
It was a very unusual and interesting tour because the two perspectives were so totally different. Not us v them - but different was and degrees of healing and processing. To that end it really highlighted the impossibility of a simple narrative, which is probably appropriate. We had taken the black cab tour a couple of years earlier and this was better - certainly better value but also more nuanced.
via Tripadvisor
Troubles were real and still bubbling in Belfast.
Fabulous experience and wonderful DC Tours guide - Mahli. She had a Ph.D in the Irish political conflict and was passionate about the topic. Made me love my stay in Belfast. A must do with DC Tours.
via Tripadvisor
Emotional and a must do
Honestly, this was one of the most moving tours I’ve ever been on. Incredible information, balanced narratives. Left very emotional. Highly recommend this on your trip to Belfast
via Viator
Amazing
Very informative, touching and personal.
via Tripadvisor
Unforgettable
Definitely one of the highlights of our trip to Belfast. What we loved about it was the fact that you are hearing from people who lived it, the trauma is still very evident but there are some lighter (not many) moments as well. The stories are from personal experience and they took place in the streets you are walking down. If you thought you knew about the troubles then I suggest you take this tour as it gave us a much greater insight into what life was actually like growing up on the Falls or the Shankill, particularly from the perspective of a daughter or mother. Highly recommended, thank you to both ladies for sharing there stories.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Sat, Sun
- Price range
- $15 to $20
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 16
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Belfast.
How much does The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey cost?
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Prices start at $15 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Belfast usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Belfast is not rushed.
Is The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 46 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Belfast, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey?
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Around 16 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Belfast can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Belfast and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does The Troubles Tour- Two Stories, One Journey start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Belfast within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Belfast?
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On Outty we rank every Belfast experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include A History of Terror - Belfast City Centre Walking Tour, Belfast Troubles Tour: Walls and Bridges, Giants Causeway and Castles from Belfast: Guided Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Belfast?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Belfast?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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