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Full Day Political/History Academically Validated Tour of Belfast with a Historian & Lecturer Francis Higgins

  • Location Belfast

Highlights

This unique tour has been validated and approved by US Academics who are expert in the fields of Conflict resolution and Human Rights.

This experience tells the story of the political and violent struggles that both created partition and the societal conditions that caused the 'Troubles. ' This is a hard-hitting tour that covers some of the worst crimes and atrocities that were perpetrated by both sides and also offers insights into how the final political chapters of this long lasting conflict will end. The tour is undertaken by a qualified teacher, author and lecturer in Irish history and includes first-hand accounts of the killings, murders, and bombings of an inter-community conflict that has been ongoing for over 250 years.

“The tour that was most meaningful was the peace walls tour in Belfast with Frank Higgins. I am still absolutely mind blown that he has experienced several sides of the conflict: victim, perpetrator, military, Protestant, internationalist/republican , mediator."

This tour is rated in the top 1% of five star tours in Europe by worldwide travellers. You will experience the best sights, sounds, culture food and drink that Belfast has to offer. You'll see and hear the story of the Titanic, look out over Belfast to the three kingdoms of Ireland from a spectacular viewpoint before having lunch at the old Belfast Gaol. You'll also walk in the old Entries of Belfast town and discover the city's long history through its beautiful and historic City Hall.

"By crossing cultural divides and promoting ethical storytelling, Frank’s work in education is also critical to ensure that the project of human rights has a future." Dr(s) Martell and Walzer USA

Your experience ends by visiting and experiencing the world famous Peace Walls and hear first hand how the city that once tore itself apart has become a beacon of peace in a troubled world. You'll be travelling in a luxury Mercedes Vito that has on-board audio sound and visual displays so you will have a fully guided experience throughout. This is a unique tour that is not offered by any other company in Ireland so you will be sure to have an exclusive tour with one of the best professional guides in the world. This unique experience is led by Belfast historian and author Francis Higgins (Religion, Riots and Rebels (2018) Tall Tales the Men of Belfast Shipyard (2022) You Could Die Laughing (2024.)

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Cancellations of Private & Customized Day Tours (Individuals and Group Bookings) More than 21 days notice 90% refund Less than 21 days hours’ notice No refund Cancellations of Private, Group & Customized Day Tours (Individuals and Group Bookings) made with more than 21 days notice (prior to departure): Depending on the cancellation circumstances you will receive either 90% or 100% of your payment. For a ‘non-fault’ cancellation you will receive a full 100% refund. For all other cancellations you will be refunded 90% of the total tour price. 10% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of booking and preparing your tour. Cancellations of Private & Customized Multi-day Tours (Individual bookings of 4-8 participants) made with less than 21 days’ notice: You will be refunded 50% of your total tour price. 50% is non-refundable, as this represents our direct cost of cancelling any arrangements made for your tour. * Delayed Payments on deposit reservations: BelfastLad Tours reserves the right to treat cases of delayed payments as a cancellation of the booking, and the company can withdraw its confirmation of services. Please note that this only applies if a payment has not been made at least 2 weeks prior to the tour departure, and no agreement has been made for paying the remaining balance. In case of delayed payments, the 10% deposit becomes non-refundable and the reservation counts as cancelled. Cancellations Private & Customized Multi-day Tours (Individual bookings of 1-9 participants) made with less than 21 days notice: No refund will be given if cancelled with less than 21 days notice, as BelfastLad Tours will be charged for all costs such as guides, transport, accommodation, etc.

Location

Belfast

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