Belfast City Sightseeing

Fantastic way to see the city … my tour guide was really informative especially when talking about belfast troubled past!
my only critiscm is that the bus doesnt automatically stop at each stop in the map which is a shame as i would have liked to quickly nip off and grab a picture and jump back on as the bus was almost empty.
Apart from that i really enjoyed it!

Excellent introduction to the city. You get a grand overview that takes you on a circle tour of all the major locations of the city. You see the parliament buildings, Falls Road murals and the Freedom Wall, and you see titanic quarter. The narrators give you loads of information on the history of the city and shipbuilding and history of the struggles and modern peace times. Definitely worth staying on for the full 90 minute tour.
You can hop-​on hop-​off for 48 hours, but rarely do I find that I use them that much after the first trip and they don’t run after dark.

The first time I was on this tour was when I got free tickets for it, so took a friend and his three year old son — both born and bred in Belfast. I didn’t grow up here but am pretty familiar with the city by now and was interested to see how it was presented to visitors.
I really enjoyed the tour, particularly the dockyards and Titanic Quarter parts and their context in Belfast’s history when the High Street was where ships from all over the world docked. So that’s why the Albert Clock has that reputation, I mused, as my mate covered his three year old’s ears.
I wasn’t so fussed on the Falls and Shankill parts, as I’m more into older history than conflict-​related stuff, but of course any tour of Belfast has to include that, and my friends visiting from England who I took my second tour with really enjoyed this part.
I do think that £12.50 per ticket is a little expensive though, especially for backpackers on a budget, and think the owners could still make a lot of money on this very popular service by capping the price at about eight quid.

I’m a native of Belfast. I’ve seen the sights, I know the stories, but one Sunday at a bit of a loose end, we decided to do the Belfast open top bus tour, just for the craic.
The guys taking the money as we got on, and the driver were very friendly, and as we were a bit early, we were happy enough to go up to the top deck and wait as it was a nice day.
We set off around Belfast and went to the usual areas, such as the Falls, the Shankill, the Crumlin Road, Stormont etc, and took in the sights we all know so well, and heard the stories.
Unlike a lot of the other city tours, the Belfast tour is quite short and does not have the option to hop on/​off, you must stay on for the duration.
As a native, I found numerous inaccuracies in the dialogue given to us by the tour guide, and stories were told in a rather deadpan voice, with well rehearsed attempts at humour thrown in for good measure, so I must admit, I did not find him particularly engaging.
All in all, the Belfast Sightseeing tours are a good way to spend a couple of hours, but it is quite unlike most other city tours.

Whether you’re a tourist, student or general Belfastarian you should try the delights and wonders of Belfast City Sightseeing.
The tour’s run at various times during the day to suit all schedules and timetables. The option to hop on and off also means that if you fancy a dander around the murals or Botanic gardens you can pop off and jump on again at that stop or another one.
The ticket price is very reasonable howver if you are going with your family it may prove a tad expensive.
The tour guides are knowledgable and can answer most questions you throw at them, the lady we had was also great craic so that added to the experience.
When decideding to take up residency on the top deck just remember to wrap up warm and bring a coat as the Northern Irish weather is highly unpredictable and a rain shower will soak you from head to toe.
The last time I ventured on the City Sightseeing tour was for my birthday and I received a lovely surprise whent the tour operator and tourists on board sang a somewhat strange but beatutiful rendition of ‘happy birthday’…

This service is really top class. I have plenty of friends from all over the place and they all try this tour when they come and they always say that it gives them an amazing insight into Belfast and its history. It gives a brilliant background to the conflict here and makes the entire city that much more accessible as people are not nervous if they understand whats what.
The prices are pretty good. Its £12.50 for an adult unless you book online then its a little but less. They go every half an hour during most of the day and week and is an absolute must to see a side and parts of Belfast that you just won’t see going round the shops.

This Belfast Bus tour leaves from Chichester Street near Victoria Square every 30 minutes and runs 7 days a week from 10.30−4.30.
The tour is really comprehensive of old and new Belfast and fits in: The Titanic Shipyard, Stormont and Parliament Buildings (on all tours up to 2.00pm) Laganside and Waterfront Hall St Georges Market, St Annes Cathedral, Cathedral Quarter, Crumlin Road Jail and Courthouse, Belfast Peace Wall, The Shankill Road, The Falls Road, Queens University, Ulster Museum and Belfast City Hall.
Prices are £12.50 for an adult, but a good tip is to book online and you;ll make a saving of £1.50, a concession ticket is £10.50, Child £6 and a family ticket for 2 – 3 is £31 but the ticket sellers are probably open to a bit of haggling!

As with most bus tours in major cities, the Belfast tour does not disappoint (unless of course you get traditional Belfast weather in which case you should sit on the lower deck)
Designed to be as informative as it is fun, the Belfast sightseeing tour takes both tourists and locals on a journey which no amount of books or webpages can ever imagine.
Beginning in the City Centre, the tour travels throughout Belfast letting you get a real flavour of one of the most fascinating and divided cities you will ever experience.
The particular highlights are the murals of the Shankill Road and the Falls Road. These wonderful portraits depict the Northern Irish Troubles and are as fascinating as they are worrying. They show pride in their community in the same way they are a warning to others. When you drive into these areas, you know immediately where you are. Probably more fascinating than this is just how close the two areas are. A must for anyone intrigued by the conflict.
You visit the Titanic Quarter which is undergoing much investment in line with the 100^th anniversary in 2012. Other highlights include the Botanic Gardens, a beautiful place to spend that elusive one sunny day this summer. You also visit Queen’s University with its stunning architecture and the infamous Stormont Parliamentary Buildings.
Photo opportunities are available at all of the stops for those who are keen snappers.
The tour is designed to be both fun and insightful and after the two hour tour you will not be disappointed.
Adult tickets are £12.50 and family tickets are £31.00. We got ours for £10 as we were students
My only disappointment with this tour is the traffic. Being stuck in Belfast traffic can get frustrating so if you have any immediate appointments following the tour, I suggest you push them back as Belfast traffic can be as unpredictable as its weather.