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Political Tour-Conflicting Stories
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Political Tour-Conflicting Stories
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Discover a side of Belfast you won't find in the Tourist books, We invite you to walk the streets of the city on both sides of the Peace Line with the men and women who have served time in prisons for standing up for their beliefs. Ex-political prisoners from the Republican Falls Road and Loyalists or ex British soldiers from the Shankill Road, all ex-combatants who grew up the the area will share their own personal stories on this 3 hour tour
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Mike J
Chepstow, UK878 contributions
Jun 2021
We chose to take this taxi tour in order to learn a little more about the “Troubles” and what an eye opener it was! Having been aware of the ongoing problems between the different peoples of Northern Ireland and believing the the Good Friday Agreement had resulted in peace we were very surprised to find that the “Peace Wall” still exists in Belfast and stretches for over 5 km dividing the Loyalist and Unionist communities and that the gates within the wall are locked from 7pm to 6am daily.
We had a Unionist guide for the first part of the tour and a Loyalist guide for the second part and boy did their stories differ. We can thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to learn more about Northern Ireland politics.
We had a Unionist guide for the first part of the tour and a Loyalist guide for the second part and boy did their stories differ. We can thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone who would like to learn more about Northern Ireland politics.
Written 4 July 2021
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Traveler708941
7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We loved this , you spend 1.5 hours with each side of the conflict ( catholic’s and Protestants ) . You get to hear both sides stories and struggles through the troubles over the 30 years . Really educating and came away thoroughly amazed ( and saddened ) on what has happened for this constant struggle for peace
Written 26 January 2020
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Rose N
Morristown, NJ12 contributions
My friend and I heard did this tour a few days ago and it was amazing. We wanted to learn more about the Troubles and the current/historical conflicts in Northern Ireland. Our first tour guide Jack was great at explaining the history and giving context for the Nationalists. The second guide Mark was equally amazing at explaining the Loyalist perspective.
We learned so much about their individual experiences and they shared many personal stories. Because the tour group was only us plus two other people, we were able to ask tons of questions and get honest answers. Our trip to Belfast would have felt incomplete without this tour. I would 100% recommend this to everyone.
We learned so much about their individual experiences and they shared many personal stories. Because the tour group was only us plus two other people, we were able to ask tons of questions and get honest answers. Our trip to Belfast would have felt incomplete without this tour. I would 100% recommend this to everyone.
Written 4 June 2019
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gedIreland
ireland71 contributions
Aug 2019
We took the tour under the pretense that we were getting a fair balance of views from both sides of the troubles. The first half seemed to do that. The second part was disgusting to listen to from a southern and catholic perspective. The Protestant guide, made the mistake of thinking we were all American. So me and my wife chose to allow him to believe it. He then started off okay. He did give his own views on it. But as he got more comfortable with the group. He began to spout out very childish and uneducated views about Bloody Sunday, saying that Cromwell was well in his right to attack Ireland. Sneering the catholic faith. Along with knocking Saint Patrick, Guinness, the Irish language and so on. It was disgraceful.
All the time, not knowing we were from the south. Then at the end of the tour. He said to us. There’s something round the corner that has nothing to do with the tour. But I’ll show you anyway. Said it was set up by someone else. But didn’t know who. Strange since he was quiet happy to rant about the material that was up on the walls around us. All naming atrocities over the years and pinning it all on Sinn Fein and the IRA. A lot of it had no connection to some of the people involved. Of there was no proof. Even comparing them to ISIS. It was propaganda. And shouldn’t have been on the tour.
In the end, we purposely let him no we were from the south. He ignored us from then on. Even though he was suppose to lead us out of the shankill road. But no, he walked ahead with the last remaining tourist and totally ignored us. He didn’t care if we got out safe. He was a total disgrace and should be fired from his job for such behavior. I don’t recommend this tour at all. The first half was great and fair. But boy god, the second part took the good out of it all
All the time, not knowing we were from the south. Then at the end of the tour. He said to us. There’s something round the corner that has nothing to do with the tour. But I’ll show you anyway. Said it was set up by someone else. But didn’t know who. Strange since he was quiet happy to rant about the material that was up on the walls around us. All naming atrocities over the years and pinning it all on Sinn Fein and the IRA. A lot of it had no connection to some of the people involved. Of there was no proof. Even comparing them to ISIS. It was propaganda. And shouldn’t have been on the tour.
In the end, we purposely let him no we were from the south. He ignored us from then on. Even though he was suppose to lead us out of the shankill road. But no, he walked ahead with the last remaining tourist and totally ignored us. He didn’t care if we got out safe. He was a total disgrace and should be fired from his job for such behavior. I don’t recommend this tour at all. The first half was great and fair. But boy god, the second part took the good out of it all
Written 1 September 2019
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Anna M
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Aug 2019 • Solo
I really enjoyed the tour, and understand how complicated it must be to put one together in Belfast, but it had a few drawbacks. First of all it was very difficult to hear the tour guides because so much of the tour took place on busy roads. Second of all, while the first tour guide stuck mainly to the historical events and in his case the personal connections were just interesting details in service to the rest of the tour, our second tour guide seemed to be speaking from an incredibly defensive and emotional point of view and the information became politicised to the point of losing my interest (e.g. telling us who he would vote for if he were in Great Britain, taking us to a “mural” identifying political figures and their supposed crimes against the community and equating all kinds of terrorism from all over the world). I enjoyed myself and learned a lot, but particularly in the second half I could have used more detail and less bluster.
Written 16 August 2019
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MBenson75
Manchester, UK36 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
We booked this a few days before visiting Belfast and the company were very helpful and accommodating over email.
The tour was eye opening, honest, informative and heartfelt.
Our 2 guides were so knowledgable, obviously being and seeing the troubles first hand. Happy to answer any questions.
I have been pretty naive and uninformed about the troubles and they answered so many questions we had.
Highly recommended. Thank you
The tour was eye opening, honest, informative and heartfelt.
Our 2 guides were so knowledgable, obviously being and seeing the troubles first hand. Happy to answer any questions.
I have been pretty naive and uninformed about the troubles and they answered so many questions we had.
Highly recommended. Thank you
Written 3 June 2018
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AndreaHenning
Hamburg, Germany1 contribution
May 2018 • Couples
Cannot find the right words to describe how authentic and amazing Robert and Mark told the stories of both, republican and loyalist side of the conflict and how they transported the emotians of the people living of both sides of the peace wall. Historical facts were told in their stories as well as personell experiences very impressively. Also for non-native speakers good to follow and the guides were always open minded for any stupid question. Most difficult part was to sit in a pub afterwards and reflecting what you have just seen and heard.
Written 23 May 2018
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Charles B
Mansfield, Australia11 contributions
Was a great tour very informative and to hear both of the story really helped understand what happened and what is going on. From someone who didn’t have much of an idea. Bother guides where great guys and was a great day even tho it rained most of the time haha
Written 9 October 2019
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TrondBergen_Norway
Bergen, Norway40 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We took the train for a daytrip from Dublin to get this tour. And what a tour! It was great to hear about the conflict from both sides. and to hear it from persons that had been deep involved and stayed in prison for 15 years for their involment made a great impression. Well wort the trip from Dubling!
Written 21 July 2019
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ClarenceHo
Singapore, Singapore19 contributions
Nov 2018 • Family
There is no truth - only your truth or my truth. The "grey-ness" of history was made so visceral during this contrasting and conflicting tour of the Northern Ireland troubles. The tour led first by a former IRA member who talked us through the Troubles from the eyes from a Roman-Catholic Nationalist who went to prison as a political prisoner. We were then handed over to a Protestant Unionist and British loyalist (Mark) who proceeded to share an account of what life was like during that same period, living in fear of the IRA terrorists. It opened my eyes and my mind, and served as a reminder that peace is not easy and should not be taken for granted. Incredible tour!
I highly highly recommend this tour to anyone, certainly to those who have come to Northern Ireland for a visit, but even those who are passing through Dublin - this is worth the travelling to Belfast for.
I highly highly recommend this tour to anyone, certainly to those who have come to Northern Ireland for a visit, but even those who are passing through Dublin - this is worth the travelling to Belfast for.
Written 2 November 2018
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Are there any tours available the first week of January 2020?
Written 20 November 2019
The tours are available for booking now in 2020,
Written 21 November 2019
No more than a few city blocks really. Most time spent at the various historical sites listening to discussion
Written 19 August 2019
I am interested in joining the 2:30 tour. But I have a flight at 20:10 and I am staying at Ibis Belfast City Centre. Where is the finishing point of the tour and do you think I have enough time to walk back from the finishing point to Ibis to pick up my luggage and take a taxi to the airport?
Written 22 June 2019
Will not be advisable.the walk from the end of the tour to the ibis is a good distance...I would not suggest it
Written 23 June 2019
Political Tour-Conflicting Stories
Please. What is your cancellation policy regarding this tour.
Written 27 May 2019
We have a normal 24 hour policy info place. You can cancel for a full refund until this time except in exceptional circumstances such as ship not docking.
Written 27 May 2019
Are there facilities on the tour to take toilet breaks. Likewise it there a coffee/tea break along the way.
Written 26 May 2019
We do not have a scheduled rest stop on the tour as nature calls at different times, either guide will happily show you where facilities are that you can use on the tour, never to far from a pub or a church in Belfast. hope this helps with your planning
Written 27 May 2019
Is there a tour available today, Sunday, May 27? What time?
Written 27 May 2018
sorry we missed this question but we run tours everyday but it is highly advisable to book through the website as many guests are disappointed as the tour sells out most days in advance
Written 4 June 2018
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