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Belfast City Tours Hop On Hop Off Tours
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Donegall Square West
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2
SSE Arena
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2 attractions
3
Titanic Quarter
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2 attractions
4
HMS Caroline
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5
Titanic Belfast
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6
St. George’s Market
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2 attractions
7
Great Victoria Street Belfast
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8
Dublin Road
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9
Shaftesbury Square
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10
Queens - University road
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11
Eglantine Avenue
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12
Culturlann McAdam O'Fiaich
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13
Falls Road Belfast
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14
International Wall
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15
Peace Wall
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16
Spectrum Centre
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Remembrance Garden
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18
Crumlin Road Jail House
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19
Clifton Street
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See Belfast’s highlights with a live guide & also enjoy discounts at select attractions.
- Dive into Belfast’s history and culture on this 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and visit iconic landmarks in the city.
- Hop on and off at 19 stops along a single route, with buses arriving every 20 minutes, and discover Belfast’s most iconic spots.
- Enjoy live commentary from the English-speaking live guides onboard who offer unique historical insights and witty anecdotes to keep you entertained.
- Put on the multilingual audio guide, available in 6 languages, if you’d like to learn more about the city’s culture, heritage, and local traditions.
- Explore attractions like the Crumlin Road Jail House, offering a peek into Belfast's past, or the vibrant St. George’s Market, a foodie's paradise.
See Belfast’s highlights with a live guide & also enjoy discounts at select attractions.
- Dive into Belfast’s history and culture on this 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour and visit iconic landmarks in the city.
- Hop on and off at 19 stops along a single route, with buses arriving every 20 minutes, and discover Belfast’s most iconic spots.
- Enjoy live commentary from the English-speaking live guides onboard who offer unique historical insights and witty anecdotes to keep you entertained.
- Put on the multilingual audio guide, available in 6 languages, if you’d like to learn more about the city’s culture, heritage, and local traditions.
- Explore attractions like the Crumlin Road Jail House, offering a peek into Belfast's past, or the vibrant St. George’s Market, a foodie's paradise.
Inclusions
- 1/2-day unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
- Access to Red route
- English-speaking live guide
- Audio guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian & Mandarin
- Tour map brochure & discounts at attractions
You can join the tour at any stop and hop on and off for the duration of your ticket.
City Highlights Tour (Red Route)
Jump on this hop-on hop-off tour and travel seamlessly between the peace lines and visit top landmarks on both sides of the political divide at a flexible pace.
Popular stops: Titanic Quarter, Crumlin Road Jail House, HMS Caroline
- The buses are wheelchair accessible.
- Your pets are welcome onboard.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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What our guests say
Jennifer
Jun 2025Verified booking
I didnt have a lot of time in Belfast, so the bus was a great option to catch a few things I would otherwise miss. While I didn't use the 12hours for hop-on-hop-off, I saved my feet and fit in the highlights. I jumped on the bus at Titantic and went through the city and up past the murals and the Wall. Noel was a fantastic driver with a great sense of humour/sarcasm, he kept me laughing the whole time. He also - like a good wit - made some sharp commentary, which I really appreciated. I finished back in the city in time for a walking tour!
Diane
Jun 2025Verified booking
Hop on Hop off sevice did not disappoint. One circuit of the city to get our bearings and a flavour of its character and history. Excellent commentary by the bus driver. Covered all the main/interesting sites. Stopped off at Crumlin Road Gaol - truly educational. Took in a tour of the City Hall too. Need more than a day to use this service as there are so many other interesting places to hop off & visit. We'll be back.
Denise
Jun 2025Verified booking
It was comfy bus with very informative narration around the tour ,good value for money and best way to see and learn about the sights of Belfast
Holly
Jun 2025Verified booking
Was let down on the "hop on" aspect as I waited at the St George's Market stop for 15 minutes (not bad) but when the bus came along it just drove right past me didn't stop to let me on. I had to walk all the way to the first stop to board there which defeats the purpose. The tour was good once I managed to get on it.
Peter
May 2025Verified booking
We had two experiences - the first was difficult for us due to the noise of the bus engine - as we were sitting outside on the commentary was drowned out by the engine noise. However, our second experience ( sitting upstairs on the near side) was EXCELLENT. RODNEY was our Tour Guide and he was amazing- great informative commentary, lovely sense of humour and concern about passenger safety.
Christina
Apr 2025Verified booking
Enjoyed the hop on hop off bus experience. Felt like it was the best way to see different parts of the city. All the drivers were informative tour guides. Had a particularly good experience with Don with his knowledge and fascinating stories.
claire
Apr 2025Verified booking
We did the full tour of 19 stops at the top of the bus. The view was good but the noise from the bus and the other traffic meant we couldnt hear the commentary. We then sat below and went round again so we could hear the commentary. Overall it was very good and informative.
Ole
Jun 2025Verified booking
Terrific guide. Jerry? Irlands history, the hatred.turmoil, famine, everything...
Nicola
Jun 2025Verified booking
Couldn't hear any of the audio which was most of the point of the tour
Sabine
Jun 2025Verified booking
The guides on the bus were nice and funny persons. Thanks for the entertainment
Wendy
May 2025Verified booking
There was a tour guide who was very informative
Andrew
May 2025Verified booking
Brilliant way of seeing the city. Tour guide and driver Don was outstanding, we didn't want to get off!
James
Jun 2025Verified booking
Elizabeth
May 2025Verified booking
Richard
Jun 2025Verified booking
Poor communication. One of the main stops in the Titanic Quarterwas out of action due to a diversion but there was nothing posted at the stop or in the app to say so or where to go even though it had apparently been the case for some time.
Monique
May 2025Verified booking
The busses only picking up until 4 in a busy city seems wrong.
Syed
May 2025Verified booking
I thought it would be in different languages but only English was available, no headphones were given.
Howard
Jun 2025Verified booking
The comentary on the bus was just a recorded description, I could accept this if i was given the info of which bus stop was coming up next a lot of passengers pressed the bell for the bus to stop which it did not. Alogether a very poor experience and one I will advise any one to keep away from.
Lisa
Mar 2025Verified booking
Don was an amazing tour guide from start to finish. He was extremely knowledgeable in the history of Belfast but delivered the tour in a light hearted way. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks again Don!
Bridget
Feb 2025Verified booking
Staff fab , itour nfo fab , before we got started my husband wanted the open top experience so we booked yourselves, all set arrived , met lovely staff went up stairs , dry cool fresh day wrapped up well and husband sat on dry seat but with stitching on, it had absorbed the heavy rain the day before so all the water was squeezed out and he was drenched , soggy bottoms fir the whole 90 mins , we couldn't get off anywhere as he was not going to walk about with drenched cold jeans on . A big pity , a new weatheroroof covering on the seats is needed with no stitches, some seats are cracked open with wear and tear too . Our daughter was saved as we had rain coat in bag after she heard her dad's alarm. My coat was long and waterproof but after getting up after 90 mins I could feel the damp . Luckily our car was in a city carpark do we got changed. I'd feel for an older person who didn't have a change of clothes nearby and would be frozen for the day . Just to prevent this happening to anyone else . Tour info was great lots of interesting facts , so glad we did it but would have loved to get off at gaol and other places etc as we started early in the day to do all this but it didn't happen .
Rita
Apr 2025Verified booking
Oksana
Dec 2024Verified booking
We took a bus 2 times in one day. 1st in the morning was super. 2nd in afternoon was bad, you can't hear or understand anything he was saying, quality of audio was so poor, literally nothing was clear, what the point of the audio tour if no one can understand it?
Michelle
Nov 2024Verified booking
Great for getting to those places you want to visit, and a very informative journey with lots of information
John
Oct 2024Verified booking
Easy to get a ticket, good information on the bus, both last and present.
Jane
Oct 2024Verified booking
Great way to see the city and visit places you wouldn't normally see
Why choose the Belfast City Tours ?
Flexibility and freedom
If you love exploring at your own pace, this tour is perfect. With 19 stops across Belfast, you can hop off to dive into landmarks like the Titanic Quarter or Crumlin Road Jail House. When you're done, just hop back on and continue—it’s that easy!
Stunning panoramic views
Want the best views of Belfast? The double-decker buses let you soak in the unique character of Northern Ireland’s capital from a 360° perspective. It’s the perfect spot to take in the city’s historic charm, modern skyline, and everything in between.
Expert commentary
The guides onboard know their stuff, whether it's history, fun facts, or local quirks. You can also choose an audio guide in multiple languages if that’s more your style. Either way, you’ll get stories that make Belfast’s landmarks come alive.
Top-notch attractions
From the eerie tales at Crumlin Road Jail House to the buzz of St. George’s Market, there’s something for everyone. If you’re interested in maritime history, the HMS Caroline and Titanic Quarter are absolute musts. This tour makes it easy to see it all.
Multilingual audio guides
Not a fan of live commentary? No problem! There are audio guides in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Mandarin. You can pick the one you’re most comfortable with and enjoy the tour your way.
Additional perks
Your ticket isn’t just a ride—it comes with a city map and discounts for some attractions too. There are buses running every 20 minutes, so you’ll never feel stuck waiting around.
Belfast city tours routes, stops and maps
The Belfast city tour provides a comprehensive look at Belfast and allows you to explore every area of this unique place through 19 stops. The tour lets you travel around the Crumlin Road Jail House, peering into Belfast's past, and the vibrant St. George’s Market, which is nothing short of a foodie's paradise!
Overview:
- First stop: Donegall Square
- Timings: 10am - 3pm
- Frequency: Every 20 minutes
- No. of stops: 19
- Full loop duration: 75 - 90 minutes
Suggested Belfast City Tours Itineraries
Belfast in 1 day
Belfast in 2 days
- If you only have one day to explore Belfast, make the most of your time with the hop-on hop-off tours, which covers the city's highlights and iconic locations.
- Start your day at Donegall Square, the heart of Belfast. Hop on the bus and make your first stop at the Titanic Quarter. Explore the world-famous Titanic Belfast, where you’ll dive into the ship's fascinating history. Spend some time walking around the area, soaking in the industrial charm and waterfront views.
- Hop back on the bus and head to St. George’s Market. This bustling market is perfect for lunch and discovering local treats, crafts, and fresh produce. The lively atmosphere is a must-see for foodies and culture enthusiasts alike.
- After lunch, take the bus to Crumlin Road Jail House. This historic site offers a captivating look at Belfast’s turbulent past with gripping guided tours. Allow enough time to fully experience the eerie ambiance and remarkable stories.
- End your journey at Donegall Square to enjoy panoramic views of Belfast as the city lights up and explore the nearby pubs and restaurants to savor some local flavors for dinner.
With two days, you can take your time and delve deeper into Belfast's rich history and vibrant culture.
Day 1:
Begin your morning at Donegall Square and ride to the Titanic Quarter to visit Titanic Belfast. Afterward, walk along the harbor to HMS Caroline for a glimpse into naval history. Hop off at St. George’s Market for lunch and explore its vibrant stalls. Continue your tour to Crumlin Road Jail House to immerse yourself in Belfast’s gripping history.
Complete the tour route to enjoy the city from the top deck as twilight sets in. End your day with dinner at one of the cozy spots near Donegall Square.
Day 2:
Kickstart your day at Donegall Square and ride the bus to the Falls and Shankill Roads. Explore the Peace Walls and murals that tell the story of Belfast's political history. Take time to absorb the stories behind the art and the symbolism of this significant area.
Head to the Botanic Gardens and the Ulster Museum for a mix of natural beauty and cultural exploration in the afternoon. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at the café or nearby Queen’s Quarter.
Finish your day at the Cathedral Quarter, exploring cobblestone streets, enjoying live music, and indulging in some of Belfast’s best food and drink spots.
This two-day itinerary allows you to experience Belfast at its best, blending history, culture, and vibrant local life.
Belfast City Tour tips
- With 19 stops along the route, it’s worth deciding which attractions you want to prioritize. Don’t miss highlights like the historic Crumlin Road Jail House or the cultural treasures of the Titanic Quarter. For food lovers, St. George’s Market is a must-visit for its local flavors and vibrant atmosphere.
- The first bus departs at 10 am from Donegall Square. Starting early gives you plenty of time to explore multiple stops at a relaxed pace. If you're visiting during peak season (April–September), take advantage of the extended last bus at 4:30pm.
- For stunning 360° views of Belfast, head straight to the upper deck. It’s the best spot to soak in the city’s skyline and snap some memorable photos of landmarks like the HMS Caroline and Donegall Square.
- Your ticket includes a city map and discounts at select attractions. Use these perks to save on entry fees and enhance your sightseeing experience without breaking the bank.
- Belfast weather can be unpredictable, so dress in layers and bring a raincoat or umbrella just in case. The buses are wheelchair-accessible, and pets are welcome onboard, making it a convenient option for everyone.
Frequently asked questions about Belfast City Tour
What are the must-see stops on the route?
- Titanic Quarter: Explore Belfast’s maritime history at this iconic location.
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- HMS Caroline: A historic ship that brings naval history to life.
Are the buses accessible?
Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can enjoy the tour comfortably.
Are pets allowed onboard?
Yes, your furry friends are welcome to join the adventure!
What’s the cancellation policy?
You can cancel your tickets up to 24 hours before the tour begins for a full refund, giving you flexibility in your travel plans.
Are there discounts at attractions included?
Yes, your ticket includes special discounts at select attractions like Crumlin Road Jail House or special deals at St. George’s Market vendors, adding even more value to your experience by saving money. At the same time, you can explore some of the city’s top highlights.