Guide #63504
Hello and welcome to Belfast! My name is Lizzie, and it is my great joy to share the beauty and history of the places I love - our dramatic coastlines, hidden rural walks, historic castles, and hidden heritage gems. I'm passionate about our heritage and stories, with my ancestral connections to many of the families whose industries shaped Belfast - the Titanic, Northern Ireland's shipbuilding and linen industries. I also love the outdoors and hiking. I live in the green rolling hills of County Down. I grew up as a child in Northern Ireland; then studied, worked, and lived in England, Canada, and Australia, before returning home. As a well-travelled tourist, I appreciate how visitors love to meet some interesting locals, and feel they have experienced something special and different, beyond the main visitor experiences. I like to "pay forward" the welcome that I, myself, have received abroad. I have had many visitors to stay over the years, and always so enjoy showing them my country - that I thought why don't I do this as a job! I have on-going fun also tour guiding at a National Heritage Site, as well as organising events here. I have taken various walking tours in and around Belfast, Line of Duty TV Drama tours, some coach tours and driver guided tours within Northern Ireland. I am a fun, energetic, sociable character, and I love meeting people and finding out their own stories too. I am a fully insured Level 4 tour guide, a qualified Driver Guide, and a professional storyteller, and I work in collaboration with many other local guides. I am happy to tailor-make a bespoke tour to requests and requirements. Level 4 Tour Guide (Ulster University Accredited) Taxi Driver License (issued by Northern Ireland Driver & Vehicle Agency) Member of TGNI (Tour Guides Northern Ireland) Degree Level: Bachelor of Science, Post Graduate Certificate in Education. For my tours I have no restrictions.
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15 reviews
Lizzie picked us up in a large, roomy van and gave us the insiders tour of the north coast. With family ties in the area she knew just where to go, how to avoid crowds, and a secret beach. Great stories, lots of history, and extensive knowledge of the area made for a memorable day. 10/10 would recommend to all!
We could not be more pleased with our genealogy tour with Lizzie. She took our family history and found so many connections for us - churches, gravesites, book authors, museums, allowing us to really gain a sense of the lives of our ancestors and how they might have contributed to the small town of Killinchy. She is fun, kind and knowledgeable and anyone who hires her...

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Thank you for your kind words. What a special day we had together exploring where your ancestors came from. These personalised tours are some of my favourite days with clients, and I love the detective preparation beforehand and especially finding the right people to meet to enrich our day. You all were absolutely delightful to help make the day special too.
We had a terrific tour of Belfast with Lizzie. She is knowledgable, responsible and fun. We highly recommend Lizzie!

Replied from Lizzie C.
Thank you for your kind review. I really enjoyed my day with you all.
Lizzie is an incredible Guide! She really knocked herself out for us! She even located my Great Grandparent's grave the week before our tour. Her connections in Killyleagh and Shrigley Village helped to make our visit so very memorable. Thank you so much , Lizzie, for helping me to fulfill my lifelong dream of visiting Killyleagh and Shrigley Village! Greg and Key,...

Replied from Lizzie C.
Hi Greg and Key, Thank you so much for your kind words. It was my absolute pleasure to guide you in your ancestors footsteps. I too loved our day together and felt it was a treasured day to remember. Especially so having time with the wonderful local residents of Killyleagh and Shrigley, with so much knowledge and history, who so kindly gave of their time too.