Hidden Gems Through Tradition & Dance

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a unique look at Belfast City and its buildings, arts and culture that will present a lesser-known side of the historic capital city that reveals the hidden gems of its incredible culture and traditions through its history, murals, song and dance. Your expert guide will lead you through the city’s past and its amazing journey from a site of intercommunal conflict to a beautiful city of culture and shared history. At the city’s heart is its baroque revival-style city hall is complete with beautiful sculptures of its famous citizens including a Queen of England and the man who was behind the building of the Titanic Viscount Pirrie You’ll find his memorial In an exceptional memorial garden that honors all 1,512 victims of the Titanic, the only one of its type in the world. You’ll visit Stormont the Greek inspired classical Parliament building set in the once ancient lands of the founding family of Ireland, the O’Neills. Then travel through their lands of Castlereagh passing political artworks and over the river Lagan to West Belfast once the scene of the infamous ‘Troubles’ and now the location of huge 60 ft walls that still separate the different traditions in Belfast. Passing by beautiful yet haunting murals that depict the story of the Troubles. Your expert guide describe their meaning and purpose in the modern world. Your Belfast experience is completed with a fantastic traditional Irish taste and dance show that showcases the Rhythms and Tales of Belfast where you will experience traditional singing and a real Irish Cèilidh (party.)

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover little-known facts about Belfast landmarks that will add unique insights.
• Discover the historic grounds of city hall, whose memorial gardens honor victims of the Titanic.
• See the Peace Walls that depict the past conflict between the Catholics and Protestants that has now resulted in the famous historic peace accord the ‘Good Friday Agreement.’
• Watch an entertaining Irish dance performance while dining on a traditional Irish taste at an unique cultural center.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.