Belfast Political Tour
, Belfast BT12 4QA, United Kingdom
About the Business
Welcome to Belfast Political Tour, a pioneering travel agency based in Divis Tower, Belfast. Our institution is a must-visit point of interest for anyone interested in the history, politics, and culture of Belfast and Northern Ireland. Since our establishment, we have offered tailored tours that take visitors on a journey through the city's troubled past, the peace process, and the highlights of present-day Belfast.
Our tours are led by experienced guides who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and insights with visitors. They will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the complex history of the city, taking you to the murals, memorials, and landmarks that epitomize the political conflict and the ongoing reconciliation efforts.
We offer a range of tours that cater to different interests and schedules. Our most popular tour is the Political History Tour, which is a comprehensive and engaging journey that covers the key historical events, figures, and sites. It is an ideal choice for visitors who want to learn about the city's struggles and triumphs, and gain a deeper insight into the social, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped Belfast.
In addition, we offer a Peace Tour that focuses on the ongoing peace process and showcases the initiatives and organizations that are working to build a better future for the city's residents. We also offer customized tours that can be tailored to the specific interests and needs of groups and individuals.
At Belfast Political Tour, we are committed to delivering a unique and memorable travel experience that exceeds your expectations. Our tours are designed to be safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all kinds of visitors, including students, families, and seniors.
Don't miss the chance to explore Belfast's fascinating political history and witness the city's inspiring transformation into a vibrant, cosmopolitan destination. Book your tour with Belfast Political Tour today and discover the real Belfast!
Reviews
"Unfortunately due to a flight delay we only got the second half so can't give a review of the whole tour. I did want to say however that the organisers were extremely accommodating to us being late, providing us with the route directions and helping us join half way through which I really appreciate and otherwise we wouldn't have gotten any of it. Can't thank them enough. Regarding the tour, the half we saw was very interesting, delivered in a very engaging way and the tour guide knew an impressive array of facts and figures off by heart. He was also very good at responding to questions and comments from the group One downside was that the tour overran by 40 minutes, which was difficult as we had something on after so considered leaving early but did want to hear the end. We had left some leeway for time but not 40 minutes leeway. I was the only one from our group from N.I. and I personally considered some of the tour guides points to be a bit cynical (though maybe this is just my experience). I felt that it also wasn't always clear if he was referring to West Belfast or all of N.I when he quoted certain figures/percentages. Some comments I felt it were a bit biased- but I suppose you sign up for hearing someone's opinions and that's part of what makes it interesting. Maybe if we had been able to attend the first half it would have come across as more balanced overall. Overall I thought it was very good and the guide was clearly seeking peace and restoration which was very positive. All in all, highly recommended! Hope we can go again and hear the first half!"
"Great tour. A lot of history"
"Personally, a real tour of two halves. Found one guide to be engaging and full of unique perspectives. The other was, to me at least, repetitive in the extreme, opting to labour the same points at every stop. Irrespective of the different styles of the guides, I came away with lots of memories and lots to think about."
"I really enjoyed this tour and think it’s set up to be as fair to both viewpoints as possible. I am from the states and did not know anything about the troubles or Belfast prior to coming on the tour. However, while I felt that the catholic/republican tour guide did a good job explaining things in a nuanced and balanced way (though, of course, both men feel strongly and are biased in favor of their own perspectives), I did feel that the second part of the tour was mostly Protestant/loyalist propaganda because of the way in which the tour guide gave the tour. The entire second half of the tour was mostly him attempting to pull on people’s emotions by telling us how many women and children and “innocents” were “slaughtered” by the IRA. He didn’t give any relevant details or context about the politics of the conflict. His energies were solely focused on the Protestant deaths, but did not talk about what the goals of both sides were/are. Indeed, I was bored by his constant repetition of the facts and figures of the deaths and wanted to leave early, but forced myself to stay and hear him out so I could get a fair look at the issue. Also, such a long tour, 3 hours, needs water/bathroom breaks and opportunities to sit down, of which there were none :( Would give the first half 4 stars, and the second half 2, so it’s a compromise for 3 overall."
"To understand thé history and the reasons of 80 years of civil war in Belfast and GB. Two points of view, joining on some points and disjoining on others. You will make your own one..."
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