Marti gave us a brilliant city tour! Using the timeline of Belfast's history, his lived knowledge…read moreof the city was communicated clearly and we were shown aspects of the city some locals may not know about. A good walk on the 2 1/2 hour tour, from City Hall to St Anne's via the River Lagan was easy and Marti showed us the best vantage points for memorable photos. Highly recommended Tour Guide!

This is the walking tour you're looking for…read more Belfastology is the one-man LLC of Marti, a true local champion, horticulturist, history buff, moccasin-wearing institution. A Belfast native, he grew up during the era of the Troubles, but his memory stretches from the settlement days and in and around every corner. You'll find on his eclectic tours that you can steer the discussion in any direction you wish. You'll only fail at trying to temper his enthusiasm. I understand that he offers tours that focus on history or street art or other specific subjects or neighborhoods, but I imagine your best bet would be to do as we did and just unleash him. Belfast is a city with good restaurants and attractions but a good tour helps bring out the incredibly rich history and will certainly show you a hole-in-the-wall or two you'd never have otherwise found. We went out on the town for a pretty unscripted three hours. My 78 year-old father started to fade along the way, so Marti detoured to a nearby spot for a quick cuppa, enabling our small group the legs to carry on. Next time I may leave Dad behind in order that I might test Marti's stamina in full. And if you still aren't convinced this is a great way to introduce yourself to local lore, take a gander at the glowing comments on Trip Advisor.

I'm not much of a walking tour guy -- but this tour, is hands down a MUST DO when in Belfast…read more I really enjoyed this tour because it talked about the history of Belfast, how Belfast played such a huge role in the building of Titanic, and how Belfast honors Titanic now. I really found the latter to be the most interesting talking point -- as there are SO many "hidden" details that Titanic Belfast, the Titanic Hotel, and others in the area do to honor the Titanic and the story of those who were lost (and even those who survived). The tour isn't long - but it is given by a knowledgable guide who is a local that takes pride in the Titanic story being a large part of Belfast's story. I was moved by the stories told and they stuck with me. I was excited to share these stories with my friends. If you ever find yourself in Belfast, there is a lot of great stuff to do - - but this is a must. Put the Titanic Walking Tour at the top of your list!

Belfast made the Titanic. Did anyone know that? Me too…read more Perhaps it is because I am from Belfast, but tours of bits of Belfast like the Titanic which (obviously) isn't there I thought would be a bit pointless. However, I was forced to eat my words because it was actually quite interesting. I had never been around the Titanic Quarter before, so being told that we would not only be going to the Titanic Quarter, but also have to WALK a lot was boring before we began. However my boredom was soon displaced my enjoyment as we were greeted at the Odyssey with a fantastically warm welcome, and after a few terrible jokes (as you would expect), we went through the history of the boat being built and setting sail for the iceberg. You get to see all of the planning that goes into it and the big dock which if you fell into you probably would die so for safety reasons, you should not fall into it, or try to fall into it. For people who love to find out the history of the boat that killed Leonardo Di Caprio, then this is the first place and the first tour you have to do. For those of you that think this is a bit boring and would rather go to the pub, then go on the tour and then go to the pub. It is not to be missed. Check the website for prices and stuff. We got two adults for £12 each and it was well worth it

I didn't know much about Belfast but I certainly knew that it was home of Game Of Thrones…read moreproduction. This Game Of Thrones Tour offers two routes from Belfast. South route(Winterfell) and North route(Ironisland). Since north route sounded more scenic as it goes along Northern Irish coast, we chose the latter. It was £50 per person and whole day affair. So, make sure to leave your entire day open for this. We rendezvoused at Jury's hotel at 7:45am and boarded on the bus. And our guide Richard was an extra in the show himself. His red long beard once made me think that he was a Tormond's stunt double.(but he wasn't) Entire way through he was talking but NEVER ONCE I wanted him to be quiet. Because he was very informative and HILARIOUS! They are also equipped with plenty of House of Greyjoy costume and weapons(swords and axes) for photo shoot. Although we were tourists, we became the attraction ourselves when people saw us in the group wearing those, carrying weapon at the House of Greyjoy site. Every stop was breathtakingly scenic. I honestly think that you can still enjoy even if you don't watch the show. Definitely check this tour out and ask for Richard. He's really a fun guy.

This is my second GOT tour. I was supposed to do two tours from Belfast: Winterfell, and Iron…read moreIslands. But due to storm Erik, one had to be cancelled. The communication was clear and they allowed me to choose which tour to do instead, and I chose Iron Islands. The pick-up time was exactly what was stated on the itinerary...actually, the bus was already parked at the meeting point 10 minutes early. The guide I got was Richard and I automatically thought in my head: "he must be a Wildling...maybe, even Tormund". A few minutes later, I saw a guy that look like Ser Davos who parked right in front of our tour bus! The tour was informative without being boring. And in true GOT fashion, there were curse words...yeah!!! We went to several filming locations in the northeastern part of Northern Ireland. Oh my, were the sites amazingly beautiful! We had a lunch stop at a GOT-themed bar in Ballintoy. We had a reasonable amount of stops to see sites, stretch our legs, grab a quick snack/ drink, and bathroom break. The bus has a USB power outlet which I didn't discover until we were almost back to Belfast. This was one of the most memorable parts of my European vacation. And whatever I did and wherever I went prior to doing this tour, I had forgotten about already. I'd have to come back to Belfast to do the Winterfell tour and meet the Direwolves as well.

With a few friends I attended EastSide Late Night Art Bus Tour on 3 Aug 2017, and it was one of the…read morebest evenings I've had in a very long time. Cost was £10 per person and ticket booking via Belfast Art Tours website. Pickup was 6pm in the City Centre and over the course of three hours we visited a range of galleries including: Golden Thread The Bath House ArtisAnn EastSide Gallery (EastSide Visitor Centre) Whalley Gallery Framewerk Artcetera There were refreshments galore at each stop, including wine and beer, all of which were free. A few smaller galleries had tip-bowls so you could throw in a couple of pounds to contribute to the cost of your drink. Our tour guide Rhonda was wonderful, telling us all about the galleries, artists and exhibitions and ensuring we knew exactly how much time we had to spend at each place. Late Night Art occurs on the first Thursday of each month, during which galleries, studios and art spaces open their doors to welcome in the public. Although Belfast has a lively art scene, it can be intimidating visiting galleries, so a bus tour is a fantastic idea. The beauty of it being that you can do this tour numerous times and it'll never become stale, because there are so many galleries in Belfast and different exhibitions each month. A brilliant tour, which I recommend everyone should try and I'm looking forward to attending a few more.

Easy pick up and nice relief to see a small bus rather than a huge one. We had seats right in the…read morefront which meant first off for the sights. Each stop had enough time to walk around, soak it in, and take pictures. Ample time at the Giants Causeway to walk down and enjoy it without a rush. *you will be walking at the stops so bring comfy shoes* Lunch was timed well and Wilson already had a system to pre order food to prevent any wasted time. Wilson was knowledgeable and funny with stories and information. Learned quite a bit more than I expected!

The Giant's Causeway Tour was amazing & had several stops along the way! We had the perfect amount…read moreof time to explore each stop. Our tour guide, Karl, was very knowledgeable & entertaining. Definitely recommend this tour!

I've been on this tour roughly four times over the past 10 years as a visitor from Portland,…read moreOregon, USA. Each time, there are a million new and fantastic pieces to see. The guides are so knowledgeable because they are artists and organizers who truly care about art and the quality of life in the city. Do yourself a favor and book this tour!

If I was to recommend one 'must do' activity in Belfast for locals and tourists alike it would be…read morethe Street Art Walking Tour run by Seedhead Arts. I attended today, Sunday 5 February 2017, and found it fantastically enthralling. Our Tour Guide Adam delivered an informative and entertaining two hours, which at only £8 per person, was great value for money. We wandered at a leisurely pace viewing a huge number of beautiful, thought provoking and inspiring artworks. It's great to see there's so much more to Belfast than old, sectarian murals from our troubled past. Instead this tour highlights recent, contemporary, Urban Art in and around Belfast's Cathedral Quarter which has sprung up over the last few years revitalising and brightening the city. We learnt how different pieces of Street Art were created, the techniques employed, who the Artists are and background stories of how the works came to be. Thanks to Seedhead Arts, this is definitely the best thing currently happening in Belfast. I very highly recommend this Tour - it's wonderful food for the eyes and uplifting for the soul.

We visited Crumlin Road Gaol on our final morning before leaving Belfast. The experience provides…read moreyou with a very interesting audiovisual presentation of 150 years of jail history in a very well maintained/restored prison. Very good, also in connection to the more recent history.

The gaol museum is sobering and very interesting. It was worth the time and effort for sure. We…read morestopped at the restaurant on site, Cuffs, for a bite after the tour. Ok, the food was very good, and the service was good. I did feel more than a little cognitive dissonance eating a delicious meal in a place where men, women, and even children were imprisoned at hard labor, flogged for breaking rules, and fed gruel, bread and water. And a few were hung in the nearby execution chamber.

I never knew Bath House existed until introduced to it by Belfast Art Tours (Bus and Walking Tours)…read moreon 03/08/17. Located behind Templemore Swimming Baths, having previously been home to the swimming pool caretaker, the building has now been commandeered by a group of local Artists who run it as an exhibition space. Because it's a small, red-brick house it manages to feel warm and inviting whilst showcasing contemporary, dynamic work. This welcoming vibe's a huge bonus as so many art spaces can feel cold and unwelcoming. I absolutely loved community organisation, Infinity Farm's bee garden - designed specifically to attract and nourish bees. This was perfectly complemented by Diving Station, an audio-installation by Colm Clarke. All of this was on display in a small outside courtyard area. Inside Bath House there was an exhibition of intriguing black and white geometric drawings by Gary Shaw. I also enjoyed the fact that the Artists were there in person to give a brief talk about their art, its meaning and inspiration. Templemore Swimming Bath is still a fully functioning swimming pool in which Bath House hold art events such as poolside watercolour classes, complete with catering by local Chefs! Probably one of my favourite art spaces in Belfast.