Belfast: Architectural Walking Tour - Buildings that talk

Discover the architectural heritage of Belfast. The buildings are story books of how Belfast developed from a town of insignificance into a large industrial city and its people & significant events
Discover the architectural heritage of Belfast on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city's history and the stories behind its buildings, from the Georgian era to the modern day.

Meet your guide and set off on a journey through time. Hear how Belfast transformed from a town of relative insignificance to a city of vast importance by the start of the 20th century. Learn about the city's history as you pass by buildings from the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian eras.

Admire the city's transformational modern architecture and learn about the different styles of buildings in Belfast, including Gothic Revival, Romanesque, Baroque, Tudor, Renaissance, Gothic, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco.

Hear about the architects who left an incredible legacy and the merchants and industrialists who built the city. Spot the weird and wonderful Victorian and Edwardian heads on Belfast’s ornate buildings, many with subtle messages.

Learn about how significant historical events such as the ‘Belfast Blitz’ of 1941 and 30 years of “The Troubles” had a devastating impact on the city's built environment and architectural heritage.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.