Belfast Walking Tours

30/08/2026

Fabulous afternoon spent yesterday exploring the historic pubs of old Belfast with this brilliant friendship group from Dublin on a stag celebration for groom to be Keith

Our historic pub tour takes you on a journey through time with fascinating insights into the city's economic, social, cultural and often troubled political evolution. These pubs are historically and often architecturally significant and exude history and hospitality in equal measure

The city's pubs are survivors of a bygone age and some have been serving liquor since Belfast was a village. They have been witnesses to (and often part of) all of the city's significant events and the many highs and lows.

We started at the Bullitt hotel with refreshment stops at The Benjamin Franklin, The Duke of York Belfast and Kelly's Cellars with visits also to The Morning Star Henrys The Dirty Onion Sunflower Public House & Live Music The John Hewitt Bar and we didn't have time for the rest! Thirsty work 🍺 was buzzing yesterday with people enjoying themselves despite the rain

29/08/2026

Yesterday we stepped back in time to celebrate 30 years of Knightsbridge Wealth Management. It was a privilege to take this fantastic group around Belfast reflecting on the city's rich history and some of our historic buildings, many of which have been repurposed for hotels and hospitality, which Belfast is known for today. The tour started at the beautiful AC Marriott and finished at Margo

Our tour also reflected on the monumental changes in Belfast since John McClelland established Knightsbridge as a one-man band back in 1996, when Titanic Quarter (then known as Queens Island) was an industrial wasteland and a graveyard of shipyards. In the last 25 years, this 185 acres of derelict wasteland became one of Europe’s largest urban waterfront regeneration and has been transformed into an area for major leisure and entertainment and outdoor events

"Cathedral Quarter” (then known as the 'half bap') was also still a run-down area of warehouses and gap sites.

Laganside Corporation (1989-2007) more than achieved their mission to create an attractive environment that would bring people back into neglected areas of the city and contribute to the revitalisation of Belfast by improving its physical, social and economic regeneration

“Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back, everything is different" CS Lewis

Belfast at its best. What a transformation 👏

21/08/2026

The beautiful bird on the wall at Coles Alley (Church Lane) by Annatomix, is a Redshank, with its distinctive orange legs and beak. At one time they were a common sight around the shores of Belfast, but due to development and loss of their coastal habitat their numbers are dwindling.

The Redshank, perched on the rocks and preparing to swoop, with its piercing eyes firmly fixed on its favourite food of crab, prawns & scallops 🐚🦀🦐 which lie invitingly on the wall below

It's amazing just how these super talented artists can completely transform bland streetscapes👏and oft-time eyesores with their creative and imaginative works of art (compare before & after, photos 3, 4).

Little known 'Coles Alley' (which used to link Ann Street to Church Lane - photo 8) is on the map of 1757 although it was not known by its current name until 1861. At one time there were 12 small houses in Coles Alley, which were all distroyed in the of 1941. One of the houses was previously home to an actress called Mrs Mellon who often performed in the Vault Theatre in Ann Street. In a real 'rags to riches' story her daughter Harriet (photo 7), who also became an actress, married Thomas Coutts, the head of
Coutts Bank and (after his death) became the Duchess of St Albans on her 2nd marriage to the Duke of St Albans (Source: Little Book of Belfast by Raymond O'Regan)

Great credit also to Belfast City Council in collaboration with for their which has helped to rejuvenate these historic Belfast passageways. Bullitt

11/08/2026

Great fun on our "Highlights of Belfast" Tour yesterday with Paula & friends and visitors from Glasgow. The tour was a mix of everything from the new public art at Saltwater Square, Victorian and Georgian Architecture which are story books of themselves to Belfast's journey from a town of relative insignificance to a city of vast importance and the significant events and people of the city. We also visited historic pubs, public monuments, world class street art and public art sculptures.

has an incredible story to tell and we love to tell it!

11/08/2026

09/08/2026

Hey, hey, wait a minute, Mr Post man 📮

A beautiful small red slice of Victorian history stands glowing amongst the Giants of the Titanic.

This pillar letter box was made by Andrew Handyside & Co, Derby. The Handyside Postbox, 'Type B' boxes were first installed in 1889. The VR cypher (Victoria Regina) V stands for Victoria, whilst the R stands for Regina, which is Latin for Queen

As the visitors' sail pass, this beacon of the past is often overlooked. Located at Harland and Wolff HQ & Drawing Office’s constructed from 1886. It’s sure to have held and received many of the company’s important documents during its 130 years

The red post box is an iconic piece of British heritage, having been a familiar piece of the streets for nearly 180 years. Despite the public’s fondness of the post box, it isn’t in such demand as it used to be due to the rapidly changing world. In a world where email, social media, and instant messaging dominate our communication. Sadly, I think the days of it’s use are slipping away.

A Royal Mail post box is said to stand half a mile from over 98% of the UK population. There are around 155,500 post boxes across the UK.

07/08/2026

Fleadh Cheoil walking tours.

Tour Guides NI is proud to present its Official Fleadh walking tour of Belfast – "The Belfast Way". Join the professionally qualified guides as they take you through the streets of Belfast. Discover how Belfast got its name down at the River Lagan. Learn how a small 16th Century settlement became a 'Powerhouse' of the British Empire by the late 19th Century. Hear the fascinating stories of some of its famous sons and daughters and see some of its beautifully Built Heritage, including the historic building that hosted the famous Belfast Harp Festival of 1792.And we haven't forgotten the little ones. They get to have an unforgettable adventure completing their interactive treasure map – a personalised souvenir they can bring home to remember their trip. The tours are led by experienced, friendly and professionally qualified and insured TGNI Guides using a State-of-the -art radio system to ensure every word and story is heard.

https://belfastfleadh.com/events/the-belfast-way-a-walking-tour-of-belfast-city-centre

02/08/2026

A brand new history podcast is set to bring Belfast‘s forgotten stories back to life, uncovering the people, traditions and events that shaped its past.

Dara Barrett of Memory Lane Tours Belfast and James Rea Jr. of Belfast Bohemian Productions have teamed up to launch ‘The Resurrection Men’, a podcast exploring the forgotten stories buried beneath our streets.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5h6nc7hx

31/07/2026

Some headers about, wee geg 🤣🤣

29/07/2026

The most Northern Irish man in the history of Northern Ireland 🤣.

Listen mucker, your Ma's your Da 🤣