Paul was amazing. His knowledge & passion for his home town is incredible. While he drops the odd swear word, he does warn you that he doesn't pretend to be someone else. He called each of our group of four by their name & included everyone in the conversations.
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Pack Up Your Troubles: Political & Murals Taxi Tour Discover Belfast’s complex past on this impartial and compelling taxi tour through the heart of The Troubles. Led by experienced local guide who lived through the conflict, this tour offers a balanced, respectful insight into one of the most turbulent periods in modern European history. Visit key locations across both Protestant and Catholic communities, including world-famous political murals, memorials, and the towering Peace Walls that still separate neighborhoods today. Hear personal stories that bring history to life, and gain an understanding of how over 3,700 lives were lost between 1969 and 1998 in a conflict rooted in identity, politics, and civil rights. This tour goes beyond history—it’s about healing. See how communities are working together toward peace and how Belfast is transforming itself with resilience and hope. Whether you’re a student of history or a curious traveler, this unforgettable journey offers powerful insights into the legacy of The Troubles—and the spirit of a city moving forward.
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We had an amazing time with Paul. He was generous with his time and his personal stories added to the tour. His ability to make the tour authentic was very meaningful and added to the experience. Best thing we did in Belfast and we can’t recommend Paul highly enough.
Without a doubt, this was one of the very best tours we have ever had! From the moment I contacted Paul, to the follow-up after our tour, perfection! We had many things we wanted to see during our short time in Belfast and he made it ALL happen. Not only that, we were so grateful to learn the history of N. Ireland from someone who grew up during the time of turmoil. We have shared his stories and experiences over and over with friends. We cannot believe how fortunate we were to have Paul as our guide. We consider this day as one of our most memorable travel days ever ( that is saying a lot because we travel a lot!). We will return to Ireland and Paul will be our first call to have him guide us again!! Forever grateful!
Paul is an incredible tour guide and genuinely so knowledgeable. Having experienced the Troubles himself makes him an even better guide, as he can give such a personal insight into everything. The tour really gives you a much better understanding of what life was like for the people who lived through and were affected by the troubles. Paul is also great craic and an incredible photographer/model/ legend! 😂 Thank you so much Paul!
Paul is an absolute legend. I cannot imagine having a better experience. We did a custom 4 hour version of the 2 hour tour. Honestly, 4 hours flew by. We got to learn and experience SO much. Just such a great guide, timely, communicative, genuine, knowledgeable. Honestly, by the end there was no doubt I not only had a great tour and learned a lot but I made a new friend. Any way, book with my new friend Paul. You will not be disappointed. Hail Hail.
Fabulous! Paul collected us from our accommodation in Belfast for our tour of ‘The Troubles’, both by foot and by car. As a man born and bred in that area, his knowledge was incredible! Paul is a great communicator and delivered historical, sensitive issues of the troubles with unbiased facts, empathy and even appropriate humour! we could easily have spent the entire day in his company. This tour was a real highlight of our trip. An absolute must for anyone visiting Belfast!
Absolutely brilliant tour our tour guide Paul was amazing so knowledgeable and very friendly kept us entertained the whole time highly recommend
Charismatic, knowledgeable, thoughtful, lives it, loves it. A fantastic tour. The perfect ending to our Irish tour. Highly recommend!!!
Absolutely brilliant tour! A truly knowledgeable, charismatic and hilarious guide. He truly took great care to show us all the important, relevant places that the troubles affected while telling both sides in an unbiased manner. Would definitely recommend!
Hands down the BEST experience of this genre. Paul was local, extremely knowledgable, very professional and tailored the trip to the audience. Cannot recommend him highly enough and will be recommending to anybody I know travelling to Belfast looking for this kind of experience. Thank you Paul 🫶🏼
Paul was Class all the way. Super friendly and very accommodating helped us with directions and was very good at communicating through WhatsApp
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Paul on our Belfast murals tour! From start to finish, he was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the history and stories behind the murals. He brought the city’s past to life in a way that was both insightful and respectful, giving us a deeper understanding of Belfast’s culture and complexities. My friends couldn’t stop talking about how much they enjoyed his storytelling and how approachable and friendly he was throughout the tour. He made everyone feel comfortable asking questions and took the time to give thoughtful, balanced answers. If you’re looking for an authentic, informative, and memorable tour of Belfast, Paul is the person to go with. Highly recommend—truly a 5-star experience!
Absolutely brilliant tour with Paul who was knowledgeable and so friendly. We had our kids with us and Paul tailored it well so that it was the perfect balance for all Of us. Highly informative and the passion that Paul has for his beloved Belfast shone through. Paul went the extra mile and We look forward to returning and would not hesitate to recommend and rebook again. Thank you Paul, magnet pride of place on fridge ☘️💚
I can't even imagine a better guide and better company than Paul! We spent three fascinating hours with him exploring the murals and history of Belfast. He is so knowledgeable, warm, and funny. Highly recommended!
I did a West Belfast tour with Paul and it was the highlight of all my trips to Belfast. The tour was packed with facts and history, but what really made it special was Paul’s personal connection, hearing about his own family’s experiences during the Troubles added real depth and emotion. Paul is a genuinely kind man with a great sense of humour and plenty of craic, which made the tour both informative and enjoyable. He was an absolute gem to find and you’re in very safe hands with him. If you’re visiting Belfast, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this tour — Paul won’t steer you wrong. Fun Fact was finding out Paul is actually in a music video!
We did a 3 hour tour with Paul on the Troubles. The family loved it and it was like riding with a family friend. Paul was super cool and came highly recommended by friends. Well worth it. Favorite tour of our 10 day trip. Thanks Paul!
Paul is awesome. He gave us a driving tour of West Belfast. Fascinating. Got some insightful history lessons, saw places I'd heard about as a kid and got it all in a narrative from Paul who had first hand knowledge. We visited two countries and four cities on our vacation, and this was the highlight of the trip! Highly recommend!
This tour was absolutely brilliant — so much fun, deeply informative, and incredibly well thought out. From a personal perspective, it struck the perfect balance between serious historical insight and engaging storytelling. You could tell every detail had been considered, from the route to the pacing to the way complex topics were handled with sensitivity and clarity. Paul brought the history of Belfast’s Troubles to life with passion and authenticity, weaving in personal anecdotes, political context, and local humour — there was great craic throughout, but never at the expense of the gravity of the subject matter. It was eye-opening and moving, yet also enjoyable. I would highly recommend!
Did the a city tour with Paul nothing less than brilliant. Paul took us to all the points of interest, spoke with great knowledge and an open mind. Paul's great fun if you are in Belfast take this tour its a real eye opener.
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