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Belfast black taxi tours
By NI Black Taxi Tours
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Duration: 1h 30m
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Live guide: English
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- Guided tour
What's not included- Alcoholic Beverages
- Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
- Leonardo Hotel Belfast, Great Victoria St, Belfast BT1 6DY, UK
Pickup details- We offer a free pickup and dropoff from the Leonardo hotel Great Victoria street. To be picked up from a different location is an additional cost.
Hotel pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.Port pickup offeredDuring checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.- Stena Line, Belfast (Belfast to Cairnryan departures), 4 W Bank Rd, Belfast BT3 9JL, UK
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Pushchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 281027P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 281027P1
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- Z2517ESjoyceh0 contributionsInformative on a lot of levels. Would totally recommend.Booked the Political tour on the day and Robert arrived at our B&B to pick us up on time. He was brilliant. Really informative on a wide range of issues and took us to areas we just wouldn't have got to. If you are interested in Irish politics at any level it's really interesting. Totally recommend.Written 25 September 2024
- BobB7520 contributionsThe Best Black Taxi Tour in BelfastWow is the best word I can think of to describe this tour. Mark was our guide, and he was responsive and diligent from the time we booked the tour. He picked us up at The AC and gave us a great perspective as we began our tour. We visited many of the murals, memorials and points of interest on both sides of the wall. We learned so much more than I ever expected about this ongoing division of thoughts and minds. In the end we visited the Peace Wall where were all invited to leave an inscription. Mark was the best guide, and I would Highly recommend his tour.Written 3 September 2024
- James R0 contributionsGiants Causeway and MoreWe used NI Black Taxi tours for a full day tour of Giants Causeway and Bushmills Distillery. Georgy O was our guide and he was great. Knowledgable, courteous, funny, and safe. We spent 8 hours with him on a Giants tour originating in Belfast. Would highly recommend.Written 26 June 2024
- nancys6850 contributionsInformative, friendly and funJim was a great guide. He was informative, friendly and fun. Picked us up on time and showed us all of the significant places on both sides of the wall. Spent time really explaining what it was like living through these times. He even dropped us off after the tour where we wanted to be dropped. Highly recommend this tour and Jim.Written 22 June 2024
- 784raynas0 contributionsWonderful perspectives!Had a tour with Robert today, he was very informative and offered insights into both the Catholic and Protestant sides. We covered a lot of places, would highly recommend :)Written 23 May 2024
- L8833BDtoma0 contributionsGreat tour. Great guy.An incredible tour with a knowledgable down to earth bloke. We went with Cecil who weave an incredibly detailed and personalised tour with a neutral perspective. 5 stars.Written 7 May 2024
- 231yvonnem0 contributionsGreat knowledgeable tour guide in MarkMark was an excellent and knowledgeable tour guide explaining all the history of the murals and troubles of the past in a very comprehensive manner all from the comfort of a black cab. Highly recommend this tourWritten 11 April 2024
- 445colinw0 contributionsThe real Belfast.Robert was an excellent host. Very informative and engaging while presenting a balanced view of the political and social status quo in a city still divided under the surface. Great experience, would recommend. Many thanks Robert.Written 14 February 2024
- 283leighp0 contributionsGreat Tour - Belfast Black Taxi TourReally informative snd insightful tour about the troubles. Robert was a great guide, really engaging and knowledgeable. Would thoroughly recommend both the tour and Robert.Written 1 February 2024
- mturnbull0 contributionsExcellent tourBooked a political tour, Jim was our driver, picked up from hotel, was very knowledgeable and passionate about his hometown, a great tour very powerful and quite emotional. Would definitely recommend.Written 24 December 2023
- Joe C0 contributionsFantastic experienceRobert was extremely knowledgeable and told an intricate and many layered history in a way that was easy to understand. He was relaxed and easy to talk to, inviting questions often. He was also able to offer a non biased standpoint as well as local man’s view. We feel like we have seen the reality of Belfast and couldn’t recommend him enough!Written 17 December 2023
- jimref880 contributionsBelfast Mural/Historical Taxi Tour December 2023Mark Thanks for the tour yesterday .We found it eye opening to say the least. Informative ?oh yes .Interesting ?very much so He showed us so much and told us so much without becoming boring.Plenty of stop offs with time to take photographs of the excellent murals Our driver was very professional in his approach to his job. Rightly or wrongly I was trying to work out which side of the divide that he came from(As I have a foot in both camps coming from a mixed marriage with an Irish Grandparent) and he was so good in keeping his personal opinions to himself, difficult with this subject matter it was not until the end of the tour could I work it out. Well done that man ( he did tell us his name) No glorification on either side , he told us like it was/is Looking forward to going on this again next year ,cannot recommend this tour enough Regards JimWritten 5 December 2023
- GrandTour7087360 contributionsInformative and movingOur guide and driver, Robert, was a wonderful host. I would thoroughly recommend the political trip - so informative and movingWritten 3 November 2023
- jeffsko230 contributionsLearn about the troubles.Informative and open-minded tour provided by Cecil. Catered to our needs and took photos. Eye opening tour about the troubles.Written 23 October 2023
- Martin K0 contributionsHighly recommended.Robert was an excellent guide. A real historian who gave a really balanced tour. The quickest hour and a half of our trip so far!Written 3 October 2023
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Jackson G
1 contribution
Mar 2023
Robert was an outstanding guide. His delivery and presentation of information enriched our experience and provided for a tour that felt complete, despite its relatively short duration. I highly recommend him.
As a side note, you can save a considerable amount of money by not booking on trip advisor and instead meeting out front of the Leonardo Hotel in Belfast and simply waiting for a driver. Trip advisor charges $50 per person, and no matter how many people you sign up for the tour, the guides only get paid about $60. Do yourself a service and save some money.
As a side note, you can save a considerable amount of money by not booking on trip advisor and instead meeting out front of the Leonardo Hotel in Belfast and simply waiting for a driver. Trip advisor charges $50 per person, and no matter how many people you sign up for the tour, the guides only get paid about $60. Do yourself a service and save some money.
Written 22 March 2023
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Thank you for the excellent review and we are delighted you enjoyed the experience with Robert.
Best regards.
Mark.
Written 5 April 2023
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Cee390
Dublin, Ireland70 contributions
May 2021 • Family
Had a great afternoon with Mark as he showed us around many of the most important sites in the history of the troubles in Belfast. Having grown up in the area, he was able to give us a unique insight not only into the events that happened but also what it was like to live through these times. It was a reasonably priced tour and would highly recommend to anybody considering taking a black taxi tour in Belfast!
Written 25 June 2021
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Thank you for taking the time to post a review. I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Best wishes.
Mark.
Written 28 June 2021
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Deborah P
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Family
We have just literally finished our tour today and I can only say what an amazing tour it was. Mark our driver was excellent, his knowledge was second to none and the tour that lasted just under two hours went by far too quickly, simply down to the fact that it was so interesting and enjoyable.
There were four of us altogether and we all felt informed and learned so much more than we ever thought about the history and culture of Belfast.
I researched the Black Cab tours here on trip advisor but booked direct with the company, costing only ÂŁ25 per person, which meant we got the time slot we wanted and great price.
I can absolutely say that this is a must tour if you’re visiting this wonderful city and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. NI Black Taxi Tours thank you
There were four of us altogether and we all felt informed and learned so much more than we ever thought about the history and culture of Belfast.
I researched the Black Cab tours here on trip advisor but booked direct with the company, costing only ÂŁ25 per person, which meant we got the time slot we wanted and great price.
I can absolutely say that this is a must tour if you’re visiting this wonderful city and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone. NI Black Taxi Tours thank you
Written 25 November 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to post this fantastic review. It was lovely to meet you and I'm delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Kind regards.
Mark.
Written 26 November 2023
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Ross N
United Kingdom10 contributions
Brilliant tour by Mark. Picked up at hotel and also dropped off at our desired location after.
Stopped at all the key locations and gave an informative/personal narrative throughout.
Knew his history and lives right in the heart off where a great deal of it took place.
The tour price was also very competitive compared to others and Mark responded personally to phone/text.
He is also able to tailor the tour to your individual knowledge which is extremely helpful.
Would certainly recommend.
Stopped at all the key locations and gave an informative/personal narrative throughout.
Knew his history and lives right in the heart off where a great deal of it took place.
The tour price was also very competitive compared to others and Mark responded personally to phone/text.
He is also able to tailor the tour to your individual knowledge which is extremely helpful.
Would certainly recommend.
Written 14 August 2021
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Thank you for the kind review. Glad you enjoyed the experience.
Best wishes.
Mark.
Written 15 August 2021
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Footprints625846
2 contributions
Sept 2022
Spot on. Very informative tour from someone who has experienced some very bad times and also points to the positives happening in Belfast. Mark the driver could not have been more helpful of knowledgeable. He also told us up front of all the charges including pick up from the ship and was very well priced. Some other people on the cruise has done the trip with other operators and did not seem to have had the same experience , either younger drivers who had learned most from a book or drivers who did not stick to the fare agreed - or both.
Written 20 September 2022
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Thank you for the excellent review. It was lovely to meet you and I'm Delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Many thanks.
Mark.
Written 20 September 2022
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Destination778774
3 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Very valuable and interesting insights into the history of the city, the conflicts and overall Irish history. The taxi takes you to historic places all around the city and the driver stops from time to time to tell you more about the events that took place.
It's great and I would recommend it to everyone. It is history told by a local person who witnessed it first hand. There is no distance like when you are reading a history book, you realize that it is a story about the suffering of real people from this neighbourhood that you just entered. Robert was a great guide and we enjoyed really the tour, it was indeed a very valuable experience and my personal highlight of our trip to Ireland!
It's great and I would recommend it to everyone. It is history told by a local person who witnessed it first hand. There is no distance like when you are reading a history book, you realize that it is a story about the suffering of real people from this neighbourhood that you just entered. Robert was a great guide and we enjoyed really the tour, it was indeed a very valuable experience and my personal highlight of our trip to Ireland!
Written 6 November 2021
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Thank you for the kind review.
Best wishes.
Mark
Written 8 November 2021
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Fiona B
Dublin15 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
Our guide was Robbie. He was superb. My husband and I are from Dublin and in our sixties so we grew up through the years of the troubles and as such, would have memories of a lot of what Robbie explained to us.
We found Robbie to be very honest and gave us a very un-biased account of the rights and wrongs of actions of all sides of the community in Belfast, the British and the various factions. He brought us to parts of Belfast that we may never have seen and showed us memorials etc on the Shankill Road and Falls Road the the 'peace wall'. The whole tour was so worthwhile and great value for money and an eye-opener to the peace process and what peace means in Belfast today.
We found Robbie to be very honest and gave us a very un-biased account of the rights and wrongs of actions of all sides of the community in Belfast, the British and the various factions. He brought us to parts of Belfast that we may never have seen and showed us memorials etc on the Shankill Road and Falls Road the the 'peace wall'. The whole tour was so worthwhile and great value for money and an eye-opener to the peace process and what peace means in Belfast today.
Written 22 September 2023
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Thank you for taking the time to post this fantastic review and we are delighted you enjoyed the tour with Robert.
Kind regards.
Mark.
Written 28 September 2023
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Brad
Guangzhou, China4 contributions
We booked at short notice (the evening before) and the company was more than happy to take us on for the following morning. Our guide, Robert, picked us up in the morning from our hotel, and our drive around began instantly. Robert was very polite and accommodating, and also extremely knowledgable about the local area and its history. We were given an unbiased account of the events which unfolded in the city during the Troubles, with equal attention paid to each side. Having just stayed in the city for two nights prior, we didn’t really have a good idea of the history’s character and past, however following this tour left we left much more knowledgable and with a real insight. This was thanks to Robert’s expertise. With the walls and murals, Robert’s stories, and also conversations with him, I was able to really visualise Belfast what happened in Belfast during the Troubles. Had I not been on this tour, there would be a lot missing.
Written 26 October 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to post this excellent review. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour.
Best wishes.
Mark.
Written 31 October 2022
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kira
Birmingham, UK10 contributions
Really interesting and informative taxi tour with Mark. Mark was very knowledgeable and gave us a fascinating insight into the troubles of Belfast including some of his own experiences. Mark was very personable and friendly and answered all of our questions as well as letting us stop to take pictures of the key murals.
Booking the tour was very easy and Mark responded immediately and was very accommodating with our schedule, picking us up and dropping us off at a convenient location.
Would recommend to anyone visiting Belfast wanting to understand the history - thanks Mark!
Booking the tour was very easy and Mark responded immediately and was very accommodating with our schedule, picking us up and dropping us off at a convenient location.
Would recommend to anyone visiting Belfast wanting to understand the history - thanks Mark!
Written 25 June 2022
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Thank you very much for the excellent review.
Kind regards.
Mark.
Written 26 June 2022
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RichA949
Narragansett, RI22 contributions
Jun 2022
Our tour guide Mark was very courteous and informative. As he had grown up in the area he gave us some of his own insights to the things that went on Belfast during the "Toubles". He was not one sided nor did he take sides. He did however make the statement that in order to heal the two sides must start raising the younger generation how to respect each other's points of view. I could not believe in this day and age that the gates in the "PEACE WALL" still are raised and locked every night.
Written 1 July 2022
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Thank you for the excellent review.
Best wishes.
Mark.
Written 2 July 2022
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I’m about to book for 3 October but it’s not giving me a time. We arrive from England in the morning so want to make sure we can pick a time. Help!
Written 27 August 2023
Hi, I just gave them a ring in the morning and booked a tour for a couple of hours later, simple.
Written 31 August 2023
Hi
How much do you charge for a single person for this tour ?
Written 9 September 2021
Email the taxi company, they will advise, many thanks and enjoy
Written 10 September 2021
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