Belfast is Northern Ireland’s buzzing capital and largest city. Although it’s often still associated with “the Troubles” (a conflict that ended in 1998), modern Belfast is on the rise, and it’s begging to be explored!
With so many exciting things to see and do, you might not know where to begin your Belfast sightseeing itinerary. To help you out, we’ve put together our list of the absolute best things to do in Belfast for you.
This unique tour is a mixture of history, culture, and sightseeing that takes you to some of Belfast’s most important attractions, but it’s also a tour that’s bound to leave you moved by the personal tales of the cab drivers.
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Crumlin Road Gaol is a place of infamy in Belfast, but that hasn’t stopped the locals from turning it into a tourist attraction that’s complete with an events space and a restaurant and bar.
This unique design project adds an impressively modern touch to Belfast’s skyline, but better yet are the 360-degree panoramic views that The Dome offers of the surrounding skyline.
Titanic Belfast is an experience not to be missed because this excellent exhibition tells the detailed story of the world’s most infamous ship.
This imposing landmark is found right in the center of the city, and as well as being an important government building, it’s home to an excellent exhibition on Belfast’s history.
The Cathedral Quarter is the place to get cultural, and you can start your tour with a visit to St Anne’s Cathedral (which gives the quarter its name). The cathedral is also commonly referred to as Belfast Cathedral because this is the city’s most important place of worship.
Image courtesy of Metropolitan Arts Centre, taken by Melissa Gordon