Cathedral Quarter Tour
Belfast’s historic Cathedral Quarter, is the birthplace and historic heart of the city. The area is steeped in history but with a modern vibrant cultural scene, mixed with trendy warehouse restaurants and lively beer gardens, where the past meets the present. Nonetheless Cathedral Quarter has retained its uniqueness, character and charm. The footprint of these little streets and passageways has changed little over the past 250 years and there are still many remnants of the old town, with echoes of the past reflected in the buildings and its cobblestoned streetscapes. In the 1790s these streets were the epicenter of radical politics in Ireland, the most pivotal decade in the history of Ireland
Cathedral Quarter is full of fascinating architecture such as St Anne’s Cathedral (which took 80 years and 10 architects to complete the original designs), prestigious former bank buildings such as the 5 star Merchant Hotel, the Assembly and Exchange building (1769), one of the most historically significant buildings in Ireland. Former whiskey warehouses have been transformed into bars and restaurants and new outstanding architecture such the MAC Theatre have emerged beside our centuries old pubs, quirky museums reflecting our musical heritage, whiskey heritage and the history of migration and links from this area to America. These buildings are not just bricks and mortar they connect the visitor to some of the fascinating citizens and events from the past and the entrepreneurs who are developing the Belfast of the future.
ART AND CULTURE
Everywhere you look world-class street art adorns the walls conveying subtle messages and public art which connects people to place and our past and present to the future. Irish poets and literary giants are remembered in gates, railings, gardens and squares. Local and international artists alike have made the area an ever-changing canvas of captivating colour. Many of these artists have described Belfast as the street art capital of Europe and their work is a wonderful counter narrative to the paramilitary style murals of the past and illustrates Belfast’s transformation from a troubled place to a thriving and inclusive cultural capital.
Photo Friendly
2 Hours
1-35 People
All Weather
PRICES FOR PRIVATE TOUR OF CATHEDRAL QUARTER
| Between 1 – 4 people | £150 for group |
| 5 – 7 people | £180 for group |
| 8 – 12 people | £240 for group |
| 13-18 people | £280 for group |
| 18+ | Please Enquire |
As a private tour you can choose a time to suit you (subject to guide availability).
We can also design a bespoke tour tailored to your group