Political Murals: the 15 Best Tours Worldwide

1.Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 425 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $50Our pick

Ride through Belfast with local guide Hugh Jordan in a traditional black cab, visiting the Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bombay Street, Divis Tower, Albert Street, and the Peace Walls. You’ll hear personal accounts of growing up during the Troubles, ask questions in private, and sign the Peace Wall before being dropped at a central location.

“Brilliant tour Hugh was really friendly and easygoing, loads of information. Would highly reccommend”

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2.Political Wall Murals and Peacewall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · 1.5 hours

Take a private 1.5-hour black cab tour through Belfast’s Falls Road, Shankill area, political murals, memorials, and Peace Wall. Your English-speaking guide, often a local who lived through The Troubles, explains both communities’ experiences, answers questions, and shows how Belfast is changing. City-center pickup is included.

“I couldn't have asked for better guide. Paul was fantastic. I did this on a whim and I am so glad I did. The only word to describe this experience is profound. This is something that you shouldn't miss. You won't regret it.”

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3.2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117Top rated

Spend two hours in a private Belfast black taxi with a local guide who may have lived through The Troubles. Visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bombay Street, Clonard Monastery, the International Mural Wall, and a peace wall. Guides such as Harry, Sean, Danny, Brendan, David, Joe, and Tommy are praised for clear, personal explanations.

“Brendan gave a comprehensive explanation with humor. He answered our many questions patiently! He helped us better understand the history and culture.”

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4.Graffiti Workshop at the Berlin Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 234 reviews · 1h 30m · from $135

Meet your English, German, or French-speaking guide in front of a remaining Berlin Wall section. Sylvain, Casko, and Dominik guide beginners through spray-paint technique, lettering, color, and shading during this 90-minute workshop. You create a legal piece of graffiti, then receive professional photos of the process and finished work.

“Dominik was a wonderful teacher, guide and person.What an utter thrill to leave our mark om the Berlin Wall. I cannot recommend this activity enough ❤️”

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5.Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Ride through Belfast with a private English-speaking guide such as Sean, Brian, Brendan, or Thomas. Visit the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Bobby Sands mural, and Crumlin Road Gaol, while hearing local accounts of The Troubles. The air-conditioned vehicle keeps the tour easy, but the vehicle may not always be a traditional black cab.

“Sean was extremely knowledgeable and gave a wonderful history of The Troubles! Faster than reading a book, and he recommended several books if we wanted to dive deeper.”

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6.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Spend about three hours walking from Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter into West Belfast, seeing modern street art, Loyalist and Republican murals, the International Mural Wall, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands mural. Local guide Marti explains the Troubles, Belfast’s community projects, and the city’s slow move toward peace. Adults only, with roughly 6 kilometers of brisk walking.

“Vandaag hebben we een prachtige wandeling in Belfast gedaan, de tijd vloog voorbij en Marti is een geweldige gids. We hebben er veel geleerd over de roerige geschiedenis van deze stad en gezien hoe de inwoners met elkaar de toekomst weer hoop geven”

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7.Belfast Troubles : Murals, Street Art, and Peace Wall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Walk from central Belfast into the Shankill and Falls areas with local guide Marti, seeing political murals, modern street art, peace lines, Divis Road, and the Peace Wall. Over three hours, he explains the Troubles, community-led Re-imaging projects, and Belfast’s move toward peace. Small groups are limited to eight and the tour runs in all weather.

“A very interesting tour with a knowledgable guide with balanced information. My 16-year-old very much enjoyed the experience (mentioning the links to GCSE History and English lit content that helped her understanding). The tour took in locations that we would not have found (nor fully appreciated) walking without a guide. Our most enlightening 7500 steps of our stay!”

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8.Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tour Political Murals & Peace Wall 2 Hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $116

Spend two hours in a traditional black taxi visiting Belfast’s Falls and Shankill districts, the Peace Wall, Clonard, Divis, and famous political murals. Your local driver explains the conflict from both republican and loyalist viewpoints, with photo stops and hotel pickup within 1 kilometer of Belfast City Hall.

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9.IRA Troubles Conflict Private Tour Museum Graves Murals and Political Analysis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $255

This three-hour private Belfast tour follows the Republican story of The Troubles through Falls Road, Shankill Road, peace walls, Milltown Cemetery, Bobby Sands murals, Clonard, and Divis. Guides including Barry, Paula, and Joe offer political context and, where available, personal memories. A private museum visit adds objects and testimony rarely seen on standard city tours.

“It was great. Joe was amazing. One of the Best tours we have ever had. We recommend it to all people visiting Belfast.”

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10.Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 1 hour · from $54

Spend one hour in a private, air-conditioned taxi with a Belfast guide such as Tony, Jackie, Jimmy, or Marty. Visit Divis Tower, the Falls Road, peace walls, and Shankill Road while hearing personal, balanced accounts of The Troubles. You can leave the taxi at stops for photos.

“It was an absolute pleasure, and I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Belfast! The only thing that needs to be fixed is giving more exact details in where to go to for the tour! The location was not clear in its description.”

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11.Award Winning Private 2 Hour Belfast Political Black Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend two hours with a local guide touring Belfast’s Falls Road, Bobby Sands mural, peace walls, Divis Street, Clonard Monastery, and Shankill Road. Hear personal accounts of the Troubles, see more than 30 international murals, and compare Catholic and loyalist viewpoints in a private vehicle. Confirm the vehicle type and pickup point before booking.

“Guide was great, very entertaining and friendly. He gave lots of great information and stories. I'd recommend!”

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12.Belfast Political & Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Take a private 90-minute Belfast tour with a local driver-guide through Shankill Road, the Peace Wall, and Falls Road. You’ll see major political murals, visit the Bobby Sands mural, and hear personal stories about life during the Troubles. Pickup and drop-off within Belfast city center are included, with extra charges for ports and airports.

“Our driver shared interesting stories of the troubles and was very friendly and personable. He took time to answer our questions and was on time. A comfortable drive around important Belfast landmarks.”

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13.1 Hour Express Belfast Taxi/Cab Tour History, Murals, Troubles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $89

Spend one private hour with a Belfast taxi guide visiting the Falls Road, Bobby Sands mural, Peace Wall, and Shankill Road. Hotel pickup from most central Belfast hotels is included. Guides such as Brendan can explain life during the Troubles from personal experience, making this a focused introduction to Belfast’s divided past.

“this is a must do tour when travelling to Belfast. We went with Brendan and what he didn't know about the troubles wasn't worth knowing. He grew up as a child throughout this time, so gave amazing insight to what went on. We learned so much more than we ever knew!”

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14.World Famous Private Belfast Troubles Taxi Cab Tour 2 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $121

Spend two hours with a Belfast black cab guide visiting Bobby Sands’ mural, Falls Road, Shankill Road, Divis, the International Mural Wall, and the Peace Wall. Guides such as Brendan, Gerard, and Sean explain the conflict through local experience, photographs, and video clips. Central hotel pickup and drop-off are included within 1 kilometer of Belfast City Hall.

“This was a very interesting tour. We got an honest but unbiased look at what happened in Belfast in the past and what the situation is present day. It included many things I heard about on the news when I was younger but never really understood, like the hunger strike. The driver, Sean, presented a look from the viewpoint of each side so I could understand how each side had purposes they were trying to achieve, and in the end I understood that they both actually had a common purpose-- to be freed from suppression. The Protestants originally formed to have a bible and service in their own language rather…”

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15.Belfast political history and mural unique private 90 min tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $272

Travel through Belfast in a private black cab with guides such as Tony, Brendan, Mark, Sean, or Paddy. Over roughly two hours, visit the Bobby Sands mural and Shankill Road, hear both nationalist and loyalist perspectives, and learn how murals, walls, gates, and memorial gardens reflect 30 years of conflict.

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