Black Taxi Tour in Belfast: Murals and the Peace Wall
Updated October 22, 2026 · 5 min read
The Belfast Political Taxi Tour is the best-known version: one hour, rated 4.8 from 6,196 reviews, €89.43 per group of up to two. If you are three or more, or want longer, the 90-minute Murals Taxi Tour is priced per person at €44.72 and is rated 4.9 from 2,621 reviews.
What a black taxi tour is
You ride in a London-style black cab with a local driver who also guides. The listings describe visits to the Falls and Shankill Roads, murals, and accounts of the history of the Troubles from both sides of the conflict. Tourism sources add typical stops such as the International Mural Wall and the peace wall, where visitors can write messages. Which exact stops you get depends on the operator and the driver, so the booking page matters.
This is not a light attraction. The murals commemorate people who were killed and the messages are political. Expect to hear strong views, and expect to be told stories rather than slogans.
The price question
The two best-known taxi tours price differently, which confuses comparisons:
| Tour | Length | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Political Taxi Tour | 1 hour | €89.43 per group of up to 2 | 4.8, 6,196 reviews |
| Murals Taxi Tour | 1.5 hours | €44.72 per person | 4.9, 2,621 reviews |
| Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour | 1.5 hours | €44.12 per person | 4.9, 510 reviews |
For two people the first costs about the same per head as the second (€44.72 each) for half an hour less; if you travel alone, check on the booking page whether the group price still applies in full. Compare on that basis.
Taxi or walking tour?
A taxi covers distance: the Falls and Shankill are not close to each other. A walking tour gives more time at each place and, in at least one case, a different kind of guide. The Political Conflict 3-Hour Walking Tour uses both Republican and Loyalist ex-political prisoners as guides (€31, 4.6, 2,773 reviews). The Walls and Bridges guided walk runs three hours from City Hall to both roads and back (€28.62, 4.9, 704 reviews). A third, A History of Terror, stays in the city centre (2.5 hours, €31, 4.9, 943 reviews).
| Choose | If |
|---|---|
| Taxi | You have under two hours, are in a small group, or find walking long distances hard |
| Walking tour | You want depth and a longer conversation, and are happy on foot for three hours |
Browse all the options under black taxi tours in Belfast and walking tours.
Peace wall and timing
Some of the gates in the peace walls close in the evening. Sources give different closing times for different gates, one example being 6:30 pm at North Howard Street, so go in daytime.
Our pick
For most couples and small groups: the Murals Taxi Tour, for the extra half hour and the 4.9. Solo travellers should look at the walking tours first. If the Belfast murals are part of a longer stay, see our Titanic Belfast guide too.
