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Tour guide in Belfast Barbara F.
I'm Barbara F., your private tour guide in Belfast
Guide #20186
What a wonderful 2023 it has been sharing my homeland with travellers from all over the world. I am a true Northern Irish person born and bred here and delighted to share my homeland with you. I am a local accredited guide experienced in working as a step-on-guide for visiting coaches to the top attractions namely Belfast City (warts and all), Giants Causeway, Antrim Coast, Armagh - St Patrick's chosen city and more! I am a country girl living on a working farm with my husband and enjoy traditional cooking using local produce. Love rural traditions, folklore and music and enjoy an odd glass of Guinness! Love to travel "off the beaten track" and step into those parts of Ulster where the landscape is dominated with small working farms and traditional villages. A great opportunity to meet the locals and enjoy homemade food. These hidden places also reveal much of our Celtic heritage with tranquil standing stones and hill forts dotted all around. Knowing the countryside and its past allows us to enjoy a stroll down some of the narrow lanes leading to pre-famine tumble down homesteads. Irish Linen is still manufactured locally here - more automated than in 19th century but still a well sought after cloth in use today on many dining room tables. Having lived through "the troubles" of Northern Ireland many visitors are keen to follow the colourful politics of this land through the modern picture books - wall murals. An interesting tour capturing our past and present. The University of Life has left me with a lot to talk about! Come and join me in a lively interactive tour. See you soon? GREAT NEWS FOR 2022 - I NOW HAVE A TOTAL OF 30 AUDIO WHISPERS FOR WALKING TOURS SO EVERYONE GETS THE MESSAGE! Qualified Blue Badge Guide (Level 4)for all of Northern Ireland also Board Failte Local Guide. Member of BRITISH GUILD OF TOURIST GUIDES AND APPROVED TOURIST GUIDES OF IRELAND
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37 reviews
- Michael M.September 2025
My clients could not have been happier with a guide than they were with Barbara F. These clients are not always easy to please, but they absolutely loved Barbara, her historical and ancestral knowledge, and her passion for Ireland. If I had other clients looking for a private guide in Ireland, I would most certainly request Barbara to be their hostess.
Replied from Barbara F.
Hi Michael Your clients were a beautiful couple to share my Ireland with. We strolled down long lanes and through many graveyards tapping into their ancestral homeland. Simply loved spending lots of time with them. Rgds Barbara
- Maxine B.August 2025
Barbara is everything that you would hope for. She is a "Fantastic Tour Guide". She was so knowledgeable about her city of Belfast and shared stories about her family. She is patient, accommodating, and very genuine. I would highly recommend her. Our group of four thoroughly enjoyed our day !
Replied from Barbara F.
Thanks Maxine for your lovely comments. A delightful group to have fun and good conversation with. Enjoy your travels all. x
- Mark S.May 2025
Barbara was fantastic, providing a great overview of Armagh, the history of the surrounding area and anecdotes from life in Northern Ireland. We were also able to get a brief tour and history of the Belfast area. Raymond was a great driver as well. Both were very flexible and adaptable depending on what you wanted to see and experience. Highly recommend Barbara!
Replied from Barbara F.
Thankyou Mark and your lovely friends for your kind comments. Thoroughly enjoyed sharing my homeland life and land with you all and excited that you all enjoyed following the story of Northern Ireland first hand from a local accredited Tourist Guide. Enjoy the rest of your cruise. Ta Barbarax
- Kristin C.September 2023
We were a group of 10 on a cruise. Barbara responded to our query immediately and we exchanged many emails before our trip. Our driver, Liam was amazing, too. It was clear that Barbara knew the history and was very knowledgeable about her country. We shared personal stories about our families and felt so connected to her! We visited all of the sites she recommended and...
Replied from Barbara F.
Thanks Kristin it was a beautiful day for me sharing my homeland with you all. Enjoyed the laughter and sharing life stories along the way. Keep well all. Rgds Barbara