Let's go on a Belfast Walking Tour with a difference, in the city where I grew up. And as we go, I'll Paint a Picture of its Past, Present and Future, on a voyage of how it was and how it will be, now the dust has finally settled, in a place full of people just happy to be here.
On this Experience we will take in some great live Music venues as we discover Street Art, (some by International Artists) and go on a (wee dander) stroll through the streets of Belfast. We'll passby some of the most popular Historic and more Modern pubs in the Cathedral Area, and the Belfast Entries areas of the city center, and discover other off the beaten track, restaurants and pubs and stop in at least one or two so you can take in the live music, and sample the local atmosphere within, while taking in a beverage if you choose to do so. This is not a pub crawl or a barhop. And at the same time orientate you around the city centre. Pointing out other things to see and do. While giving you the rich Music and Street Art History of Belfast, and Northern Ireland.
On this 3 hour Walk we will discover some of the Modern Street Art, by International Street Artists, Belfast is now becoming known for. As we go into the West of the city to view some of the more controversial Political Murals. And hear how Northern Ireland is working with locals to create Peace. We will also see a project called re-imaging, which aims to put Street Art or Murals up that the local communities want to share with all that pass by.
Let's go on a 2.5 hour walking tour of Belfast city center like a local. And as we go I'll paint a picture of its past, present and future, on a voyage of how it was and how it will be now the dust has finally settled, on a space full of people just happy to be here. We'll stat at Belfast City Hall, Discover the Entries were Belfast was born, and stroll along the River Lagan to discover I.C.C Exibition Centre and Waterfront Hall, and then pass by the Big Fish, look out to see the birthplace of Titanic, and then continue through the Cathedral Quarter. Dicovering Street Art as we go.
The Belfast Eclectic City Center Walking Tour is the most popular experience along #theMartiWay. And covers the History, of not only the period known as the Troubles, but also the Architecture, Street Art and People, and everything from it’s Industrial Heritage to it’s modern day Hi Tech and Advanced Engineering. Leaving from Belfast City Hall and ending in the Cathedral Quarter. We will discover some of the Belfast Buildings along the way that make the city such a beautiful and unique space.You will hear of the colourful history that has shaped this part of the Island of the Island over 9,000 years. You'll also discover some of the famous local People and what they are remembered for. Hear of things invented here. And of other things to do and be entertained by, while in Belfast and Northern ireland. You will hear of its past history, its present innovation and future redevelopment .
Join a local gardener and get a more holistic view of Belfast from its humble beginnings through its troublesome past to its very bright future. Having discovered the history of the Queens University, we'll enter and explore the Ulster Museum to view exhibited artefacts that help explain not only the history of our troubled past but lots more fascinating facts about this wee part of the island, of Ireland, in an eclectic manner. We'll then enter into the Botanic Gardens to discover the unique collection of plants and trees from all over the world, that have been collected over the past 200 years. And after discovering its two impressive glass houses The Palm House and Tropical Ravine. We'll then meander on through the Botanic area passing through the Queens University, Quarter, towards the city centre. Into the Linen Quarter discovering the rich history of the area and visiting a couple of hidden gems. Finishing in the grounds of the iconic city hall.
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