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Where the Walls Argue: the 14 Best Political Street Art Tours Worldwide

14 tours  ·  from $35 a head

Peace lines, wall fragments and murals painted as arguments rather than decoration. These 14 tours are led by guides who can date the paint and explain who put it there, with prices, durations and the ground each one covers.

Belfast's Political Mural Taxi Tour - Crossing the Peace Gates at Belfast’s Peace Wall
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Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

1.Belfast’s Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,180 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Ride through Belfast with a certified local guide such as Jackie, Jimmy, Tony, Pat, or Michael. You’ll visit the Bobby Sands mural, International Mural Wall, Peace Wall, Falls Road, and Shankill Road while hearing personal and historical context from both sides of the conflict.

“Very nice tour with a brilliant, knowledgeable and fun guide Michael. Went to both Protestant and Republican areas, and the peace wall. Highly recommend. Only wish, we had seen a few more of the murals.”

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Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour - From central Belfast to Divis Tower
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Belfast: Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour

2.Private Black Taxi Cab Political Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 425 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $50

Ride through Belfast in a traditional black taxi with local guide Hugh Jordan, stopping at murals, Divis Tower, Bombay Street and the Peace Wall. Hear personal accounts of the Troubles, ask questions freely, and sign the wall before returning to a central hotel or selected city stop.

“Hugh managed to convey the complexity of the historical and present day. We found his manner to be very friendly and were able to ask lots of uninformed questions . would highly recommend”

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Political Wall Murals and Peacewall - The opening drive through Belfast’s divided districts
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Political Wall Murals and Peacewall

3.Political Wall Murals and Peacewall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 247 reviews · 1.5 hours

Take a 1.5-hour private black-cab tour through Belfast’s Falls and Shankill areas with a local guide such as Paul, Joe, Henry, or Kevin. See political murals, conflict memorials, no-man’s-land, and the Peace Wall while hearing personal accounts of growing up during the Troubles.

“We loved meeting a local who was willing to share their experiences and knowledge of their town”

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2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls - Falls Road and Bobby Sands
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2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls

4.2 Hour Private Belfast Taxi Cab Tour of Troubles & Peace walls

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $117

Spend two private hours with a Belfast black-cab guide such as Harry, Sean, Danny, Brendan, David, Joe, or Tommy. Visit Falls Road, Shankill Road, Bombay Street, Clonard Monastery, the International Mural Wall, and a peace wall while learning how Belfast’s divided communities shaped the city.

“Growing up reading and watching the issues in Belfast, I now understand it. Our driver, I think Joe was very open to explaining and answering questions, the tour certainly gave us a different perspective to what we were led to believe. This is a great tour in understanding the peoples challenge.”

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Berlin: Graffiti Workshop at the Berlin Wall - Your 90 minutes, from first spray to finished piece
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Berlin: Graffiti Workshop at the Berlin Wall

5.Graffiti Workshop at the Berlin Wall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 234 reviews · 1h 30m · from $135

Meet an English, German, or French-speaking artist such as Sylvain, Casko, or Dominik at a remaining section of the Berlin Wall. In 90 minutes, you will learn spray-paint techniques, create a short design, and receive professional photos of the process and finished work.

“Sylvain was brilliant! He was very experienced, encouraging and supportive whilst still allowing us to do our own thing and have fun with the workshop which is exactly what we needed as beginners. I cannot recommend this workshop more it is a must do for Berlin!”

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Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast - The Peace Wall: ten minutes with a living memorial
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Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

6.Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $76

Ride through Belfast with a local guide such as Sean, Brian, Brendan, or Thomas, stopping at the Peace Wall, Shankill Road, Bobby Sands Mural, and Crumlin Road Gaol. Expect a thoughtful, personal account of The Troubles, with time to ask questions and walk beside the murals.

“Sean was extremely knowledgeable and gave a wonderful history of The Troubles! Faster than reading a book, and he recommended several books if we wanted to dive deeper.”

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Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour - The International Mural Wall on Divis Street
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Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

7.Belfast Troubles Murals Street Art and Peace Wall Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $36

Walk roughly 6 kilometers through Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter and west Belfast with local guide Marti. See modern street art, Loyalist and Republican murals, the Peace Wall, and the Bobby Sands mural while learning about the Troubles and Belfast’s ongoing work toward peace.

“Marty offers unique tours. He keeps the group small. He is very knowledgeable and will try his best for you to learn as much as you can. For me it was too much information in little time but this is personal because some people prefer it that way. His English accent is clear. Easy to understand. You need to keep pace with him not to miss anything he says. Be aware he doesn’t use a microphone like other guides do. He walks fast. Think if you would also be able to walk fast. We walked a bit more than 6km in 3h. He loves teaching and showing, and will do…”

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Belfast Troubles : Murals, Street Art, and Peace Wall Tour - Meeting Marti beside the MAC
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Belfast Troubles : Murals, Street Art, and Peace Wall Tour

8.Belfast Troubles : Murals, Street Art, and Peace Wall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 99 reviews · 3 hours · from $35Best value

Join local guide Marti for a three-hour, small-group walk through West Belfast. See Shankill and Falls murals, the Peace Wall, Divis Road street art, and Re-imaging projects while learning about the Troubles and current peace work. Expect about 7,500 steps, strong English, and weather-ready shoes.

“Marti was an informative tour guide with a wealth of historical knowledge and perspectives about Belfast. It was so lovely to learn from him, and I would definitely recommend his tour! It is a great way to explore the city through art and culture!”

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Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tour Political Murals & Peace Wall 2 Hr - The Peace Wall and a message of hope
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Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tour Political Murals & Peace Wall 2 Hr

9.Belfast Famous Black Taxi Tour Political Murals & Peace Wall 2 Hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $116

Spend about two hours in a traditional black taxi, visiting Belfast’s Falls and Shankill districts, the Peace Wall, Bobby Sands mural, Clonard, Divis, and major political artwork. Your local driver explains the conflict, its communities, and the city’s path toward peace.

“Driver was courteous and informative . A little scary regarding what we should and shouldn’t say . So we were silent listened and respected the story. Once we got into the swing of it , it was enjoyable but sobering”

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IRA Troubles Conflict Private Tour Museum Graves Murals and Political Analysis - The peace walls, where separation is still visible
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IRA Troubles Conflict Private Tour Museum Graves Murals and Political Analysis

10.IRA Troubles Conflict Private Tour Museum Graves Murals and Political Analysis

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $255

Spend about three hours with guides such as Barry, Paula, or Joe exploring Belfast’s Republican heartland, Shankill Road, peace walls, Milltown Cemetery, murals, and a private Irish Republican museum. Expect a personal, Republican-focused account, private transport, and time for questions.

“Great tour and very knowledgeable guide - full of banter. The trip took around three hours and the driver very kindly stopped at a flower shop to allow us to buy flowers to put on a family grave in the Milltown Cemetery.”

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Belfast: Political Mural Taxi Tour - Reading the murals along Falls Road
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Belfast: Political Mural Taxi Tour

11.Political Mural Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 66 reviews · 1 hour · from $54

Spend one focused hour in a private taxi with guides such as Tony, Jackie, Jimmy, or Marty, visiting Belfast’s murals, Divis Tower, Falls Road, peace walls, and Shankill Road. Expect personal stories, photo stops, and a careful explanation of the Troubles from both community perspectives.

“It was an absolute pleasure, and I would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Belfast! The only thing that needs to be fixed is giving more exact details in where to go to for the tour! The location was not clear in its description.”

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Award Winning Private 2 Hour Belfast Political Black Taxi Tour - Starting at the Bobby Sands mural on Falls Road
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Award Winning Private 2 Hour Belfast Political Black Taxi Tour

12.Award Winning Private 2 Hour Belfast Political Black Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $137

Spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Belfast’s political murals, peace walls, Falls Road, Shankill Road, and Clonard Monastery. The tour includes city-center pickup, personal stories, and a close look at the people and events behind Northern Ireland’s divided communities.

“Sean Mc was an outstanding tour guide. We learned so much from him, and benefited deeply from hearing from someone with first-hand experience.”

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Belfast Political & Murals Tour - Shankill Road: the Loyalist side of the story
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Belfast Political & Murals Tour

13.Belfast Political & Murals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Spend about 90 minutes with a private guide exploring Belfast’s Shankill Road, Peace Wall, and Falls Road. Hear personal stories of the Troubles, see major political murals, and enjoy pickup and drop-off within Belfast city center.

“Our driver shared interesting stories of the troubles and was very friendly and personable. He took time to answer our questions and was on time. A comfortable drive around important Belfast landmarks.”

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Guided Walking Tour Describing UNAM Murals and Revolution

14.Guided Walking Tour Describing UNAM Murals and Revolution

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Walk through UNAM with a bilingual guide, visiting Juan O’Gorman’s Biblioteca Central, murals by Siqueiros, Chávez, and Eppens, plus the Olympic Stadium and Diego Rivera’s work. Fernando is praised for connecting the university’s art, architecture, and 1968 history.

“Fernando was an history teller with lots of knowledge about the university and things related to the construction as well as developments including the famous 1968 events.”

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