Belfast Self Guided Walking Tour

Meet Reverend Dr. Henry Cooke's bronze statue (1875), Belfast's influential Presbyterian minister who helped shape the city and co-founded Queen's University.

Discover this 1905 Gothic fortress-castle, Presbyterian Church headquarters with medieval towers, turrets, and massive General Assembly Hall seating over 1,000 people.

Step into this 1895 Victorian theatrical jewel by Frank Matcham. Red-brick beauty with Oriental touches, survived wars and Troubles, now Belfast's premier entertainment venue.

Enter the world's finest Victorian gin palace (1885) with Italian craftsmanship, 10 private snugs, heated footrests, and royal connections - where you step on monarchy!

Admire the "Grand Dame of Bedford Street" (1862) where Led Zeppelin premiered "Stairway to Heaven" (1971). Victorian grandeur with magnificent Mulholland Grand Organ.

Walk through 400 years of Belfast's evolution from muddy village to industrial powerhouse, seeing Georgian elegance, Victorian grandeur, and modern renewal.

Explore Ireland's oldest covered market (1604/1890) with 250+ stalls, Victorian architecture, live music, Belfast Baps, and award-winning local produce and crafts.

Marvel at this 1997 copper-domed cultural heart with 2,200-seat auditorium, perfect acoustics, and riverside dining - where U2 played for peace in 1998.

Stroll Belfast's lifeline river where the city got its name from "Beal Feirste." Spot wildlife, admire waterfront development, and enjoy peaceful towpath walks.

Meet "Nuala with the Hula" - Belfast's 19.5m tall bronze lady holding a ring of thanksgiving, symbolizing peace, hope, and the city's global connections.

Glimpse the futuristic glass dome rising above Belfast's premier shopping destination with 100+ stores, restaurants, and panoramic city viewing platform.

Experience authentic Belfast on this pedestrianized 17th-century street with coffee aromas, street performers, historic Riddel Warehouse, and famous medieval "entries."

Discover Cornmarket's social hub with Dan George's colorful "Onion Rings" sculpture (2009), blending red-brick charm with contemporary life and street performers.

Enter Belfast's treasured medieval secret - a narrow 400-year-old alley with hanging baskets leading to the cozy Jailhouse pub, where Belfast's story truly began.

Navigate safely from narrow medieval alley back to open street, following your Trippy Tour Guide App past the big Post Office building toward Cathedral Quarter.

Immerse in Belfast's artistic soul with vibrant street murals, live music, galleries, and cobbled alleys where creativity transforms old warehouses into cultural gems.

Admire this 1888 red sandstone Victorian masterpiece by William Henry Lynn with grand arched entrances, ornate carvings, and stunning domed reading room cathedral.

Feel the city's rhythm change as you enter Writer's Square, where Belfast's spiritual centerpiece commands the horizon with ancient stone and modern steel.

Discover St. Anne's Cathedral with its 40m Spire of Hope, Titanic Pall, 150,000-piece mosaics, and the heartwarming "Black Santa" Christmas tradition since 1976.

Wander this Instagram-famous cobbled alley with colorful umbrellas, red benches, vibrant murals, and historic pubs where Game of Thrones cast secretly gathered.

See Belfast's "Leaning Tower" (1869) - a Gothic memorial to Prince Albert that charmingly tilts 4 feet, surviving wars, bombs, and local pigeon invasions!

Marvel at Charles Lanyon's 1850s Italian Renaissance masterpiece, Belfast's former "money house" with grand staircases, classical styling, and legendary pigeon problems.

Touch the 10m ceramic salmon sculpture where Belfast got its name, covered in city history tiles, inspired by Celtic legend - kiss it for Belfast wisdom!

Begin your exciting riverside Glass of Thrones adventure along the stunning Maritime Mile, where epic Westeros scenes await discovery in beautiful waterfront settings.

First Game of Thrones stained glass window depicting House Baratheon's dramatic saga - Melisandre, shadow assassins, and the bloody War of Five Kings.

Witness House Targaryen's fiery saga in brilliant stained glass - Daenerys rising from flames, Drogon's devastating attacks, and the ultimate "Fire and Blood" legacy.

Enjoy peaceful maritime charm with sleek yachts, Titanic Belfast views, Samson & Goliath cranes, modern apartments, and gentle sounds of city life breathing.

Face the most terrifying window with icy blues, glowing effects, Night King's army, undead Viserion destroying the Wall, and Hodor's heartbreaking sacrifice.

Board the last White Star Line ship that carried passengers to Titanic (1912). Explore luxurious lounges, crew quarters, and mysterious ghost stories from her Paris days.

Enter the world's largest Titanic experience in this stunning ship-shaped building on the exact spot where Titanic was built, with 9 interactive galleries.

Behold the ultimate Game of Thrones masterpiece - the coveted Iron Throne surrounded by house sigils, representing the epic "Song of Ice and Fire" struggle.

Stand before the Paint Hall where ALL Game of Thrones scenes were filmed! This former Titanic paint shop became Westeros - from King's Landing to Winterfell.

Marvel at this colossal 10-tonne lighthouse optic (1887), one of the world's largest, with 18 Fresnel lens panels that guided ships safely to Belfast for 130 years.

Final Glass of Thrones window showcasing House Lannister's dark legacy beside HMS Caroline, the last surviving WWI Battle of Jutland warship.