Belfast Cab Tour

23/09/2026

Hey Followers! Michael here 👋 Just to let you all know, I received a nice review the other day following one of my Belfast Political Tours, that mentioned a highlight being a photo stop in a West Belfast community, the Lower Springfield Road area.

Rather than just simply showing my customers the vast array of murals around Belfast, this is something I really love to do during one of my black taxi tours... go for a wee walk around a real Belfast neighborhood and show some old photographs taken decades ago by my good friend photographer, Sean, from Rambles With My Camera.

The reason I do this as part of my Belfast Cab Tour is because I know it gives my customers a real feel for how people live here and how times have changed for them over the years.

In the modern world where most things around us can feel very synthetic and digital-like, in my opinion, it's becoming evermore important to experience the natural world and real human connection.

As Sean so often describes the meaning behind his photography: 'I capture the Present, so those in the Future can look back at the Past.' ......Well, a shout out to you Sean, the moments you captured away back in the past within these communities, are now creating special connections for those of us in the present.

As us Belfast folk jokingly say: 'Where would ya get it?!' 😄 .......Well I'll tell ya where......

For the photographs 📸 visit Rambles With My Camera page (tagged above) or visit: https://www.rambleswithmycamera.com

For the Belfast Black Taxi Tours 🚕 ping me directly or visit:
https://www.belfastcabtour.com

11/09/2026

08/08/2026

Belfast has Peace Walls you can see. But did you know there’s also a wall beneath the ground that once separated communities?

When people visit Belfast, one of the things they often notice on a cab tour is the Peace Walls - the large barriers that still stand above ground in parts of the city, reminders of a difficult and complicated past.

But there are other walls in Belfast that tell a story too - including one that most people would never know is there.

Deep beneath Belfast City Cemetery, a section of an underground wall that separated Catholic and Protestant burial areas has recently been exposed, giving visitors a rare glimpse of a part of Belfast’s history that is normally hidden from view.

For our visitors from around the world, stories like this can offer a fascinating insight into the history of Belfast - beyond the famous landmarks and the walls you can see from the road.

On our Belfast cab tours, we visit many of the Peace Walls that are visible above ground. But this hidden cemetery wall offers a glimpse of another side of Belfast's divided past - one that is quite literally beneath your feet.

History isn't always found where you expect it. Sometimes, you have to look beneath the surface.

03/08/2026

🎻 Belfast is alive with music, stories, and visitors from all over the world as the Belfast Fleadh Cheoil fills the city with an incredible atmosphere!

If you're in Belfast for the Fleadh, why not discover the city's history, culture, and hidden gems with a local cab tour?

🎥 In this short video, one of our American visitors shares why he believes a Belfast Cab Tour is a must-do experience. Hearing how much our guests enjoy seeing Belfast through the eyes of a local is what makes this job so rewarding.

Whether you're visiting for the Fleadh or planning a trip to Belfast later this year, we'd love to show you the city, its famous murals, the stories behind its history, and the places that make Belfast so special.

📅 Tours are available throughout the week, but they do fill up during major events—so book early to avoid disappointment.

📩 Send us a message to reserve your Belfast Cab Tour.

25/06/2026

Known as the "Emerald Isle," Ireland's vibrant green landscape is the product of a mild Atlantic climate, abundant rainfall, and thousands of years of human activity.

Since the arrival of farming communities around 6,000 years ago, much of the island's original forests were gradually cleared and replaced with fields, pastures, and settlements, creating the patchwork appearance visible today.

The island has been inhabited since at least 8000 BCE and was home to a rich Celtic culture long before the arrival of Christianity. During the early Middle Ages, Ireland became renowned for its monasteries and scholars, earning a reputation as a center of learning during a period when much of Europe was experiencing political turmoil. The island later experienced Viking settlements, Norman invasions, centuries of English rule, and profound demographic changes following the Great Famine of the 1840s.

This image from NASA is especially unusual because Ireland is one of the cloudiest countries in Europe. The warm waters of the North Atlantic Drift add moisture to the atmosphere, while frequent low-pressure systems encourage cloud formation year-round. These same conditions that keep Ireland so cloudy and rainy are also responsible for its famously green landscape.

31/05/2026

🇺🇸 Another visitor from the USA experiencing Belfast through the eyes of a local.

Today I had the pleasure of taking Robert from America on one of my Belfast Political Tours.

We visited the Peace Walls, crossed the interface areas between communities, explored some of Belfast's most famous murals, and discussed the history of The Troubles and how its legacy can still be seen in parts of the city today.

One of the most powerful moments was standing on Violet Street, where I showed Robert a photograph from the 1970s of a barracks occupying the street while a young girl stood nearby holding her teddy bear.
Looking at that same location today really highlights just how much Belfast has changed.

At the end of the tour, I asked Robert what stood out most to him.
His answer meant a lot:
"You brought it to life. This is an experience that everyone has to try."
As a local guide, that's exactly what I aim to do - not just show people Belfast, but help them understand the people, the history, and the remarkable journey this city has been on.

Thank you, Robert. It was a pleasure meeting you and showing you around our city.

If you're planning a visit to Belfast and would like an authentic local perspective, I'd love to show you around.

📍 Belfast Political Tours 🚖 Local Belfast Cab Tour Guide 🌐 belfastcabtour.com

17/05/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗯𝗼𝗹𝘆 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱’𝘀 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲.

𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 🏚️⛰️

1. Galboly is known as “The Hidden Village”
Tucked deep in the Glens of Antrim above Carnlough, it remained largely unknown to outsiders for decades.

2. It was once a thriving rural community
At its peak, around 60 people lived there in small stone cottages, farming the steep hillsides and fishing nearby waters.

3. The village dates back hundreds of years
Historians believe families lived in the area from at least the 18th century, possibly earlier.

4. The name “Galboly” means “The English Dairy Place”
The name comes from Irish Gaelic origins linked to farming and cattle grazing.

5. Most residents left during the 20th century
Harsh living conditions, isolation, and lack of jobs forced families to move away.

6. The village became completely abandoned
By the 1950s only a few residents remained, leaving behind empty cottages and ruins still standing today.

7. Its final resident lived there alone until 2013
A monk connected to Portglenone Abbey stayed in Galboly long after everyone else had gone.

8. Galboly has connections to Game of Thrones
The dramatic landscape and ancient atmosphere attracted filmmakers working in Northern Ireland.

9. It offers incredible views over the Antrim Coast
From the hillside, visitors can see Garron Point, the coastline, and the surrounding glens.

10. Locals once called it “Robber’s Village”
Old stories claim fugitives and smugglers used the remote location as a hiding place many years ago.

📍 A true hidden gem of the Glens of Antrim - where history, mystery, and breathtaking scenery all meet.

15/05/2026

"I was born", said Moriarty, "on an island in the west,
The last place God created and the first one that he blessed."
And when God made time, he made plenty of it! 😄☘️💚