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View the more controversial political murals in West Belfast & hear how the city is working with local communities to move towards peace through the Re-imaging project.

Highlights

• View the best street art in the city
• Learn about the history of the political movements through art
• Visit the peace lines and local communities

Description

On this 3 hour walk, you will discover some of the modern street art, by international street artists, for which Belfast is now becoming known. After meeting your guide, head into the west of the city to view some of the more controversial political murals. Hear how Northern Ireland is working with locals to create peace. You will also see a project called re-imaging murals, which aims to put street art or murals up that the local communities want to share with all that pass by. You will then pass through the loyalist Shankhill area. And the to the peace gates. And view the Peace wall. Taking in the international wall and political murals on the nationalist/republican falls road area. Before desending back into the city center again finishing not far from cityhall.

Includes

Lots of Photographic opportunities You will get an indepth explaination of the troubles at the beginning and throughout the tour. You'll get a good feel for the areas we walk through. Delivered in English. You should have a good level as there is a detailed complex discription of the subject delivered at the beginning of the tour

Important Information

• Please dress appropriately for the weather on the day as it can be changeable
• Wear shoes you are comfortable to walk in The tour takes place in rain or shine. Participants should have a good level of English

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund