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Unveiling Belfast's historic wonders to curious travellers, history enthusiasts and locals eager to rediscover their city.

Belfast resident, PhD qualified local historian and certified Green Badge Guide. xplore the Depths of Belfast's Past with Dr Tom’s Tours

Embark on a journey through time with my expert-led, history-themed walking tours. As a qualified Belfast Green Badge Tour Guide and a seasoned historian, I bring a wealth of knowledge to every tour. Together, we’ll delve into Belfast's rich heritage, from its historic landmarks to its hidden stories. My tours are ideal for history enthusiasts, tourists and locals alike, offering a unique blend of educational insight and engaging storytelling. Join me to uncover Belfast's industrial triumphs, cultural treasures and intriguing historical narratives. Whether you're seeking a personalised historical exploration or an enlightening group walk, my tours are your gateway to Belfast's past. Experience the city like never before with tours that are authentic, informative and captivating.

28/10/2026

Christmas is already here! Decorations going up at the City Hall and its 28 October! It is getting earlier every year!

19/10/2026

Saw this amazing pub on the Shankill established to celebrate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee in 1897. The memorial outside City Hall also commemorates this event celebrating 60 years of Victoria's reign.

18/10/2026

Out on a Troubles tour on Friday and passed the Royal Victoria Hospital and saw this huge statue of Queen Victoria. It is huge! Never seen it before!

17/10/2026

Just finished touring at City Hall and singers from the Salvation army did a brief song on the Rotunda in the main entrance. Stunning!

17/10/2026

Out yesterday in cold and bright West Belfast doing a tour with guests from the Netherlands and covering events in the Shankill covering the tragic attack on Fizzell's shop in 1993. Also covered the events in Bombay Street in 1969.

15/10/2026

Out leading the second Anti Slavery Belfast walking tour for Queen's University Belfast - School of Psychology, exploring Belfast’s connections to the transatlantic slave trade and its important role in the abolitionist movement.

A fantastic and thought-provoking tour with undergraduate students, PhD researchers and staff, uncovering some of the hidden histories that have shaped Belfast and its fascinating past.

It’s always a pleasure to share these stories, spark conversations and shine a light on a side of Belfast’s history that deserves to be better known.

Fancy discovering these stories for yourself? Find out more about joining one of our tours! For more information visit: https://antislaverybelfast.com/

NI Tourist Guide Association Love Heritage NI

10/10/2026

Detail of the statue to Mayor/Lord Mayor Sir Daniel Dixon, 1st Baronet, PC (Ire), DL (28 March 1844 – 10 March 1907) in Belfast City Hall gardens. Dixon was an Irish businessman and politician.

09/10/2026

Out doing an Anti Slavery Belfast tour for psychology department looking at Belfast's slavery past and its abolitionist history. Tourist Guide Association

22/09/2026

Autumn Concert: The Sanctuary Singers Belfast with the Coast Orchestra
In aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice and Marie Curie UK
St Anne's Church Kingsway Finaghy
Belfast
Sun 4 Oct 2026, 5:00PM

Our next concert (including me) will be a memorial concert, for Jody Gormley who died in December 2024. We will be accompanying the Sanctuary Singers, with Naomi Hill on violin, and Ciara Bowman on piano. Róna and Barry McLaughlin, friends of Jody’s, will also bring us some beautiful traditional music during the concert.

The choir will sing a wide range of sacred and Celtic music from the last 400 years, and the East Coast Orchestra will add some fabulous orchestral items to the programme. We are hoping to raise funds for the NI Hospice and Marie Curie through this concert. There will be an opportunity to donate online when buying your ticket, as well as a further opportunity for cash donations at the concert. All contributions will be gratefully received by the charities.
We hope to see you there!

Tickets https://www.ticketsource.com/the-sanctuary-singers

13/09/2026

Doing a 'Westie' troubles tour this morning up the up the Falls and down the Shankill with super group of London Irish guests.
NI Tourist Guide Association

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