Essential Free Tour Belfast

Wander the beautiful grounds of Belfast City Hall, the city’s most iconic building.
Discover the lovingly restored Crown Liquor Saloon, a fine example of a traditional Victorian Gin Palace.
Take a relaxing stroll along the revamped River Lagan Waterfront.

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From a troubled city to a cultural capital, Belfast is a friendly and compact city with plenty for visitors to explore. The Essential Free Tour of Belfast has been designed with all types of visitors in mind, from first-timers who want to see all the main landmarks to those who wish to delve deeper into its history and uncover some of its best-kept secrets. Belfast City Hall will be one of the highlights of your tour. The building is a stunning example of baroque revival architecture and is one of the jewels in Belfast’s crown. While wandering the scenic gardens, you will get a brief introduction to the foundations of the city and how it thrived due to its shipbuilding and linen industries and overcame the dark days of “The Troubles”.

Guests on the Essential Free Tour in Belfast will be taken on a journey through the oldest parts of the city, stopping at the Grand Opera House, a beautifully restored Victorian venue that has been at the heart of providing entertainment for local people for over 100 years. Nearby here is the famous Crown Liquor Saloon, a wonderfully restored Victorian gin palace that has featured in numerous films and TV series. And, of course, guests will also head down towards the River Lagan Waterfront. Once an area full of industry, it has now been redeveloped and is full of restaurants and lovely views of the river. Not far from here is the maritime mile, as well as the famous shipbuilding area where the Titanic was built.

One of the highlights of the waterfront area is the Albert Memorial Clock. The clock was designed in 1865 as a memorial in honor of Queen Victoria’s late husband, Prince Albert. Tourists in Belfast can’t miss St. Anne’s Cathedral where they can learn of its wartime damage and its role during “The Troubles”. Finally, one of the highest-rated landmarks in Belfast is St. George's Market, which has been serving people since the Victorian era. This bustling and friendly market is full of local delicacies to sample. During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you like. And, of course, all participants will come away with lots of recommendations and tips for the rest of their stay.