Belfast Things to Do

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  • 1. Open Top Bus Tour

    My boyfriend and I recently decided last minute to take a black taxi tour of Belfast and its murals having being recommended by a friend. We weren't sure if it was our thing, but we did want to see...   more
  • 2. Parish Church of St George

    This stained glass piece was propped up against a plain glass window. It was a portrait of Saint George. The lady that I'd spoken to earlier had disappeared into a room off the Chancel, then...   more
  • 3. City Hall

    Visit the opulent City Hall, built after Belfast became a City in 1888 (outdoing Liverpool in opulence?), finished in 1906, for a free tour. Monday to Friday at 11am, 2pm and 3pm and Saturday at 2pm...   more
  • 4. Albert Memorial Clock

    At Queens Square, in the end of High Street stands the leaning Albert Clock Tower. It was erected in 1867 in memory of Queen Victoria’s husband Prince Albert, who died in 1861. Because the clock tower...   more
  • 5. Titanic

    The titanic was built in the Belfast shipyards and there are many tributes to the ship in the city. Next to the City hall is the Titanic Memorial to all who died in the tragedy. Along the main...   more
  • 6. Samson and Goliath

    These two massive cranes still loom over the Harland and Wolff shipyards, said to have the largest dry dock in the world. The cranes are the second and third largest in the world and, even for someone...   more
  • 7. Crown Liquor Saloon

    This is a pretty wonderful place. It's now owned by the National Trust, hardly surprising given the wonderful tiling, carving, colours, whirls and swirls of its interior and the equally over-the-top...   more
  • 8. St George's Market

    St Georges Market was built between 1890 - 1896 and has a façade of red brick. Inside you will find many stands selling fresh fish, fruit and vegetables and bread, but also clothes and books and...   more
  • 9. Grand Opera House

    Next to the Europa Bus Station is the Grand Opera House (well next door but one to the Europa Hotel, which holds the dubious title of being 'The most bombed hotel in Europe' during the troubles -...   more
  • 10. Botanic Gardens

    The Botanic Gardens, located next door to the main Queen's University buildings, is a lovely place for a walk on a sunny day. Not far from the main entrance, you will see a small tree in a cage. This...   more
  • 11. Murals

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  • 12. St Anne's Cathedral

    Construction of the cathedral was begun in 1899, but it was not completed until 1981. Well, the 40 metre high spire in stainless steel was added as late as 2006, it is named a Spire of Hope. Even if...   more
  • 13. Unmissable mural/political taxi tour

    A fascinating tour of The Republican Falls road and The Loyalist Shankill.A long with peaces walls,jail, politicial solgans and wall art.I totally feel sympathy...   more
  • 14. The Ulster Museum

    Free admission for a start so thats always a plus! The museum covers so many different things right back to the stone age and onto modern times. Very kid...   more
  • 15. Belfast black taxi tours

    Well...where to start with this?Anyone visiting Belfast will not get better value for money than booking a tour with this company.Myself and my 18 year old son...   more
  • 16. BLACK CAB TOURS

    A personal guided tour around the amazing paintings of belfast,it is very special because you have your own personal guide, who will answer all your questions,...   more
  • 17. A journey into the past

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, I WOULD URGE ANYONE WANTING TO UNDERSTAND THE TROUBLES,AND LEARN ABOUT THE COMMUN ITIES YOU ARE VISITING TO TAKE THIS TOUR, IT GIVES A GREAT...   more
  • 18. Belfast mural tour

    an amazing in depth narrative on the murals, ive read that others see these paintings as uninteresting or a history that should be forgotten, we booked with...   more
  • 19. Black Cab Tours

    A friend and I were traveling to Northern Ireland, but didn't know too much about the 'Troubles'. We wanted to learn about Belfast and that meant learning about...   more
  • 20. Belfast City Bike Tour

    It's roughly a 2.5 - 3 hour guided tour of Belfast by bike over a distance of about 10k. The bikes are pretty cool - called California Cruisers and remind me of...   more
  • 21. Beacon of Hope

    On the west bank of River Lagan, just south of Queen’s Bridge, stands the 19,5 metres tall statue Beacon of Hope. It was made by the artist Andy Scott in 2006...   more
  • 22. The Tropical Ravine

    Near the Palm House, in the Botanic Gardens, is the Tropical Ravine. It is a greenhouse built in red brick in 1889 and it was designed by Charles Mc Kimm, the...   more
  • 23. The Palm House

    The Palm House, which is situated in the Botanic Gardens, is an early example of a glasshouse made with glass and curved iron . It is even older than the glass...   more
  • 24. Bigfish Sculpture

    By Lagan River, near Custom House, is the Big Fish Sculpture. It is a 10 metre long printed ceramic mosaic sculpture in blue and white. When you come close you...   more
  • 25. Belfast City Council Website

    The Belfast City Council Website gives you a good look at the council planned events, fun days and festivals throughout the...   more
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