Belfast: Political Murals, Street Art, and Peace Gate
ID: GYG190553-295145
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
View the more controversial political murals in West Belfast & hear how the city is working with local communities to move towards peace through the Re-imaging project.
On this 3 hour walk, you will discover some of the modern street art, by international street artists, for which Belfast is now becoming known.
After meeting your guide, head into the west of the city to view some of the more controversial political murals. Hear how Northern Ireland is working with locals to create peace.
You will also see a project called re-imaging murals, which aims to put street art or murals up that the local communities want to share with all that pass by. You will then pass through the loyalist Shankhill area. And the to the peace gates. And view the Peace wall. Taking in the international wall and political murals on the nationalist/republican falls road area. Before desending back into the city center again finishing not far from cityhall.
Highlights
- View the best street art in the city
- Learn about the history of the political movements through art
- Visit the peace lines and local communities
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please dress appropriately for the weather on the day as it can be changeable
• Wear shoes you are comfortable to walk in
The tour takes place in rain or shine.
Participants should have a good level of English
Meet your guide at the entrance to the Mac. Your guide will have a blue checkered backpack on.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
