About this tour
A two-hour black taxi tour of Belfast led by former prisoners who lived through the Troubles, offering firsthand accounts of the conflict from both Republican and Loyalist perspectives. Drivers navigate the city streets sharing personal experiences of what life was like during the unrest and how the peace process has reshaped their communities. Hotel pickup and drop-off within 1 km of City Hall is included; pickups elsewhere incur a cash surcharge paid to your guide on the day.
Highlights
- Hear firsthand accounts from those who lived through the Troubles
- Republican and Loyalist perspectives from the same tour
- Drivers share primary witness experiences, not sanitised versions
- See street-level Belfast through the eyes of local residents
- Understand the conflict's legacy and post-peace landscape
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included (1 km radius City Hall)
What to expect
Your driver collects you from your hotel and takes you on a two-hour circuit through Belfast's neighbourhoods, pausing at key sites connected to the Troubles. Rather than a detached historical account, you'll hear candid reflections from someone who actually endured the period—what daily life felt like, how families coped, which areas were flashpoints, and how attitudes have shifted since the Good Friday Agreement. The tour balances perspectives from both communities, giving a more complete picture than guidebooks offer. Expect honest, sometimes uncomfortable truths alongside signs of reconciliation.
Good to know
Minimum age is 14. Children must be accompanied by an adult; infants sit on an adult's lap. Hotel pickups beyond 1 km from City Hall incur a cash surcharge (£15 per cab each way for cruise ship passengers, for example). Service animals are welcome. Public transport is available nearby if you prefer independent travel.
Frequently asked
- How long does Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure take?
- Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure runs for approximately 2 hours.
- How much does Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure cost?
- Prices start from GBP $95 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Cab Tours Belfast Famous Black taxi tours private 2hrs adventure?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.