With a population of almost 300,000 in the city proper, Belfast has grown into a cosmopolitan destination and become a popular weekend break spot. With feelings of optimism and life pulsing through the city, Belfast makes for an energizing getaway. It's never been easier to tour the city, thanks to a number of intriguing bus, taxi, boat and pedestrian options. Don't miss the Ulster Folk Museum or the Belfast Cathedral, and make sure to experience some of the award-winning restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries and theaters.
Restaurants in Belfast
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DC Tours run daily Belfast walking tours. 'A History of Terror' is a 2 hour 15 minute tour. It visits 7 sites in Belfast city centre where some of the most important events of the conflict known as 'the Troubles' took place. You will learn about the Troubles, discover the stories of the people involved, the reasons why it started, how the peace process took shape and the journey to the active, vibrant city you see today. It is the only Troubles Tour to be awarded an 'Excellent' rating by our Tourist Board. It was ranked the No.4 Experience in the U.K. by TripAdvisor in 2019. ‘Best of Belfast’ is our new tour for 2021 and is the perfect introduction to the city, its history and its landmarks. Our guides are Belfast natives and experts in their fields, one was named 'Top UK Tour Guide 2019' at the World Guide Awards. The tours run in the mornings at 10.30am and 10am, (private tours are also available) advance booking advised. Our 'DC Tours Belfast' app offers self-guided tours too.
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We offer two coach tours from Belfast - the Iron Islands and Rope Bridge Adventure (visiting locations north of Belfast) and the Winterfell Locations Trek (locations south of Belfast). The Iron Islands tour visits the cave where Melisandre gave birth to the shadow baby, Renly's Camp in season 2 and numerous Iron Islands locations from seasons 2 and 6. Also on the Iron Islands route are the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, the Giant's Causeway and the Dark Hedges. The Winterfell tour visits the original film location of Winterfell, Robb's Camp in the Riverlands, Walder Frey's Twins and the forest where the direwolf pups were found. Our guides have all worked as extras on Game of Thrones®. We provide all the Stark and Iron Born costumes you see in our gallery as part of the tours at no extra cost. It's all part of the real Westeros experience!
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Much of HMS Caroline has undergone extensive restoration to her 1916 appearance from the Battle of Jutland. Visitors can discover a wide range of historic spaces, including the Captain's Cabin, Royal Marines Mess, and Seamen's Wash as well as the very important engine room, sick-bay and galley kitchen. During their visit, visitors will discover the importance of the Battle of Jutland, learning what life at sea was like the over three hundred crew who served on board HMS Caroline during 1916. Visit the Torpedo School and explore the role of naval weaponry; peruse the Virtual Access Suite a contemporary, comfortable space where all visitors can explore the ship; Grab a bite to eat or a refreshing drink in the Mess Deck Cafe, and finally visit the Gift Shop, to bring home a reminder of your visit to HMS Caroline.
Fantastic tour self guided and a map provided would also highly recommend the audio guide which you get free as it gives a better insight into the ship and its everyday life. It was a good way 2 spend a couple of hours at a very reasonable price. If you love your history or just curious it's a very interesting tour.
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At the centre of Donegall Square proudly stands City Hall; the civic headquarters of Belfast City Council. City Hall is open to the public 7 days a week. It is a multi-purpose venue hosting a large number of events in its large functions rooms or outdoors on the beautiful lawns. Daily tours of the building allow visitors to admire the superb art collection, formal rooms such as the Council Chamber and Great Hall while its opulent interiors are lit by a stunning collection of stained glass windows. Guests can relax and refresh in the Bobbin Coffee Shop or pick up souvenirs in the Gift Shop. A 16 room visitor exhibition explores the history of the city through themed and interactive displays. City Hall grounds are the primary green space in Belfast City Centre and host continental markets and open air concerts. The grounds feature a number of statues and memorials relating to Belfast’s leading figures and historic past, including the Titanic Memorial Garden.
if you like your architecture, and history, then definitely visit the City Hall building, some gorgeous exhibits on show, the amazing stained glass windows to the right of the main hall is a must see, and some brilliant information within some of the rooms, a great venue to tour around, and the memorial to the titantic victims hits home how many were lost on that fateful night back in 1912.
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Belfast's largest university is well known for its beautiful campus.
We walked 20 minutes from city centre and were not disappointed. The Univeristy is well presented and garden manicured, extremely picturesque. Area is full of Victorian architecture that has been well preserved. Next door to university is the park and museum both worth spending time in.
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Come face to face with dinosaurs, meet an ancient Egyptian mummy and see modern masterpieces with a visit to the Ulster Museum. As Northern Ireland's treasure house of the past and present, the museum is home to a rich collection of art, history and natural sciences with impressive galleries and interactive discovery zones. From Ireland to the South Pacific, ancient relics to modern masterpieces, the Ulster Museum offers something for everyone from the simply curious to the enthusiast.
This spacious, airy building hosts a wide variety of interesting artefacts and exhibitions. There's art collections, Flemish masters, dinosaurs, natural history, Irish history, Egyptian mummies, Spanish Armada relics and gold bullion, science, interactive displays - you could lose yourself in there all day. It really is worth a visit.
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Posh, upscale neighborhood lined with glass and chrome buildings, cafes and wine bars.
Beautiful place must see cobbled streets plenty of bars and places to eat lovely atmosphere really lovely place
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Contact the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre for visitor information, tour and event tickets, maps and local souvenirs, and travel advice for your trip to Belfast and beyond. Services provided: Tourist information tickets for tours and events, gift shop, free Wi-Fi and Bureau de change. Reopening Friday 30 April 2021.
Brilliant range of gifts/goods and useful information from Translink staff. Hint - come here for translink info, they dont have it in Great Victoria Street....
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I visited three times during my stay in Belfast each visit brought something new to see, great place to chill in the warm weather the palm house and tropical ravine house were full of interesting flowers and plants if a little humid
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Climbed Cavehill on Christmas morning the weather was glorious and well worth the effort it took, fabulous view of our city and a beauty attraction on our doorstep
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