TOUR A - BELFAST CITY HIGHLIGHTS
Excursions
- £35 - £45
- Approx. 3.5 hours
- Moderate
Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, has mixed modern development with historic buildings to create a lively and attractive city. Belfast welcomes all visitors with open arms and invites us to explore its rich heritage. This orientation tour highlights the city’s famous landmarks.
Passing through the city, we shall have a photo stop at the City Hall, which dominates Donegall Square. Built in grand classical renaissance style, it looks like the American State capital building with the addition of a statue to Queen Victoria. There is also a memorial of the sinking of Titanic – built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in the city. Continuing on to the leafy suburbs of this Victorian City, we stop at Queen's University and take a stroll through the grounds to the Botanic Gardens. Here we will have a short time to enjoy the splendour of the famous Palm House, which dates from 1839, before rejoining our coach.
Our tour then moves on a circular route of the city, taking in many of Belfast’s famous landmarks. These include the political wall murals located on the Protestant Shankill Road and the Catholic Falls Road, which are a unique cultural experience. There will be time here for photographs. We will also see the former Crumlin Road Court House and Crumlin Jail (both of these venues were for political offenders only) and The Peace Line. A short distance outside the city we shall see Stormont, seat of the Northern Ireland Assembly. A symbol of progress from Northern Ireland’s troubled past, the power sharing executive with responsibility for Northern affairs rule from this impressive building.
TOUR NOTES: This tour involves a moderate amount of walking - approximately 300 metres at Queen’s University and the Botanic Gardens. Guests may remain on the coach at the stops if they prefer. It should be noted that Stormont will be viewed from the gates – traffic is not permitted in the avenue leading to the building itself. The order of sights seen may vary.
DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2011 CRUISES
Snack or meal provided
Refreshments available
Free time
Shopping opportunity
Wheelchair access
Swimming opportunity
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