Odyssey Walking Tours
The story of Belfast: walking tour with a local guide
About us
Belfast: the story of a city.
At Odyssey Walking Tours, our Belfast born guides know the city inside out and can deliver top-tier tours that touch on all our famous landmarks.
This is the authentic Story of Belfast, told as you travel back in time, walking the streets of a place soaked in tales of intrigue and revolution; innovation and invention leading it to be seen, at its pinnacle, the greatest industrial city in the world.
Having hosted tours for, among many others, the United Nations, the European ERASMUS student exchange programme and the London American Embassy, our expertise in Irish & local history is regarded as second to none.
We also offer our Troubles Tour. This is a unique experience where your guide will take you on a journey through the dark days of conflict in the area in which he was born and raised and witnessed many of the events at first hand.
When you're in a new and unfamiliar city it's always a good idea to get shown around by someone who knows a lot about the place. We promise you will learn something new with us.
IMPORTANT.
Please contact the organiser to ensure availability
Full refund if cancelled more than 24 hours before the tour start time.
Not all dates are guaranteed
£160 per group of up to 10 people
Please contact host for larger parties.
Go Out and Explore!
Join us for an exploration of Belfast's - and Ireland's - troubled past as we take you on a journey through 1500 years of history.
After a short exploration around the City Hall area we set off on a circular tour around the town. We show you places off the beaten track; we walk our oldest streets and stand at the site of mighty battles and ancient landmarks soaked in history.
Having lived through the recent troubles, our guides were witness to many of the major events as they occured. We will share with you stories of old Belfast, and throw in a wee bit of gossip for good measure.
We'll see fabulous street art; our earliest places of worship and hear of the city's "near miss" with the slave trade.
Using old photos and illustrations, we will help you experience the city in a unique fashion, covering many more points of interest and covering more ground as we see how our city rose from a small, highly contested river crossing to one of the most powerful industrial cities in the world.
Our Toubles Tour sees us visit the International Solidarity Wall on the Falls Road: The Peace Walls: the IRA Memorial Garden: Bobby Sands mural: Sinn Fein Headquarters (subject to opening): Bombay St: Clonard Monastery.
Join us for an unforgettable tour where you will hear about dates and facts and figures and buildings but it is also about enjoyment as we bring Belfast and its rich cultural heritage to life.
PLEASE NOTE
Tours leave the front of Belfast City Hall most days at 10.30am.
Please check for availability before booking to guarantee your tour.
Look for the guide wearing a green Odyssey Tours coat.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes early.
Suitable footwear is advisable.
Comfort breaks are available during the walk.
Fully refundable tour if cancelled more than 24 hours before start time.
This is an outdoor walking tour. We go out in all weather conditions. Please dress appropriately.
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Testimonials
May 11 2025
Informative & engaging tour.Navigator523641
Tripadvisor review: The Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide
The trip was fascinating. Martin had done loads of research and his photographs of old
Belfast brought the history to life. We loved his insight into Belfast's political, social and
economic history. Top recommendation even on a cold morning.
December 2024
This experience was amazing! It was a very good use of our time -- we got to see Belfast and learn about its history. I'd definitely recommend this experience. Beats walking around on your own aimlessly. Martin was highly knowledgeable, friendly, and welcomed our questions. He even had pictures that brought his stories to life. He took us to places that weren't included in other tours. I also liked how it was a private tour - just my boyfriend and myself. Martin was even kind enough to take pictures of us!
