5 Best Free Walking Tours In Belfast, Northern Ireland

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Belfast is the capital of northern Ireland and famously known as the Titanic City. This city is home to the Titanic museum which holds a replica of the ill-fated 1912 sunken ship. Another popular destination is the 1870 hilltop Belfast Castle. Other notable attractions here include the Belfast City Hall, Ulster Museum of Irish Culture, Botanical Gardens and Victorian Glasshouse, Bohemian St. Anne’s Cathedral and the Victorian-era St. George’s Market. You can visit the amazing attractions of this city on one of its free walking tours. These walking tours are guided trips on foot, which are sure to help you explore this vibrant and compact city. Read more for the best free walking tours in Belfast, UK.

1. Explore Titanic City with your guru, Tommy

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Peter Clarke used under PUBLIC DOMAIN

Go on a free walking guided tour with your guru, Tommy, and explore the historic sights of Belfast. Explore the many Irish pubs in this city for a satisfying drink. You can try a freshly prepared delicious meal at a Michelin-star restaurant, as well as grab some yummy chippies from the street side stalls during this tour.

Learn about the rich art and culture of Belfast in the Cathedral Quarter neighborhood, filled with murals and art galleries. Check out the majestic building dedicated to the historic Titanic that was built in this city and later sunk upon hitting an iceberg in Northern Ireland. This tour is available in both English and Spanish. Explore the hidden gems in Belfast with the help of your walking tour guide, for free!

Guru Walk Free Essential Walking Tour

Starting point: Belfast City Hall

Website: Guru Walk Free Essential Walking Tour

Opening hours: 10:30am - 1pm

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2. Delightful tour to explore the historic Northen Ireland capital

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Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user William Murphy used under CC BY-SA 2.0

Belfast Free Walking Tour organizes two small-group walking tours, consisting of not more than eight people, every weekend and one at 11 am every weekday around the city of Belfast. In this tour, you will be able to learn about the rich Irish history, starting from the Norman Conquest to the post-modern era we live in today.

Check out the popular sights that include the Docklands, Lagan River, Cathedral Quarter, Albert Clock, the Big Fish, Belfast City Hall, and the City laneways. Although there are many private tours available in this city, these free walking tours are a one-of-a-kind experience where you will get to know the city through the eyes and entertaining tales of your experienced guide.

Belfast Free Walking Tour

Address: Donegal Square North, Belfast

Website: Belfast Free Walking Tour

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11am; Sat - Sun: 11am & 2:30pm

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3. Multi-lingual Belfast tours with rescheduling option

Lagan River, Belfast, May 2010 (05)
Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Ardfern used under CC BY-SA 3.0

Tour Gratis has been one of the prominent free walking tour providers in Belfast for more than a decade. You can avail of their daily, multi-lingual free walking tours and be assured of a trip around the city, despite weather conditions and sometimes even on public holidays. They also have a rescheduling policy, which helps you to get a rain check in case you are busy on a reserved date.

In this free walking tour, you’ll explore the stunning sight of Belfast that include the Big Fish Sculpture, Lagan River, Crown Liquor Saloon, Albert Memorial Clock, Port Area, Catherdral Quarters, and Belfast City Hall. You will also get to explore more unique sights in this two-hour tour.

Tour Gratis

Address: Donegal Square North, Belfast (opposite to Belfast City Hall)

Website: Tour Gratis

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 11am; Fri - Sun: 11am & 2:30pm

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4. Try a self-guided tour using GPS My City App

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Posted by GPSmyCity on Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Don’t wait for a tour guide or a specific time to go on a free walking tour in Belfast. With the help of five experts on walking tours in the city, GPSmycity Inc. has come up with an app that you can download on both iOS and Android. You can explore the city and its many attractions at your own pace using the self-guided tours curated specially for you via the app. You can also check out photos and background information about each place in this app. Download the app and let its GPS map guide you on a satisfying walking tour.

GPS My City

Website: GPS My City

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5. Go on a wee "dander" with an experienced local guide

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Posted by Belfastology Walking Tours on Friday, 23 August 2013

This walking tour happens every Tuesday for a whole day in which you will be able to explore the entire city and its many hidden gems. As the locals call it, you will go on wee “dander” – a voyage of discovery in this Northern Irish city that is known for its shipbuilding and historic architecture. Check out the notable sights of this city with the help of an experienced guide who will ensure that the whole experience is both fun and informative.

Inspirock

Address: 5 Donegall Square N, Belfast BT1 5GB, UK

Website: Inspirock

Opening hours: Tue: 11am - 5pm

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Explore Belfast through the eyes of a local resident

Free walking tours are a fun experience to explore the city with a bunch of friends and sometimes strangers. Explore the many unique sights and learn the tales of the land directly from a local guide, absolutely free of cost. However, you are always free to tip your guides based on the level of satisfaction you had on your trip. When in Belfast, don’t forget to try a free walking tour, as it will be worth every effort.

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