Private tour in Belfast David W
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Hi folks! My name is David. I'm 54 years old. I'm a father of 3 children 2 boys and a girl. I have lived in the City of Belfast all my life. I'm a (World host Tourism NI) accredited tour guide for over 14years. I grew up in Belfast during the conflict otherwise known as (the troubles) and have seen my city transform into one of the nicest, friendliest and modern cities in the world. I have worked in Belfast as a cab driver since 1999 and then became a tour guide in 2007. In this time I have given private guided tours to hundreds of tourists from all over the world. When I'm not working as a tour guide I work for the Education Authority for Northern Ireland , driving children with neurodiverse problems. My previous jobs I have worked within Northern Ireland's film & television industry driving film and tv stars including the cast from the hit HBO series GAME OF THRONES. I'm a huge fan of the show. I drive a luxury fully air conditioned Mercedes MPV capable of carrying 7 guests. But I can cater for smaller or larger numbers of guests upon request. I'm very proud of my city and my country of Northern Ireland. I love to show off our beautiful countryside and it's wonderful cultures. If you choose me as your tour guide you will get a very friendly warm welcome and you'll also be guaranteed a fantastic and fun day out with a very knowledgeable guide. I am an established and accredited tour guide in Northern Ireland I have been trained in all aspects of Customer Service and Tour Guiding I have experience working with some of the world's leading travel agencies I have delivered hundreds of tours to travellers from all parts of the world I have all the essential licensing and insurance required to be a guide in Northern Ireland I can offer Tours in Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland I have experience in providing multiple day tours in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland. Thanks for reading my Bio I look forward to receiving your enquiries.
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I take you on a guided tour of my historically diverse city of Belfast. I am a highly experienced guide who has lived through political conflict in my city of Belfast since 1972. This tour is an insight into one of the world's worst religious & Political conflicts otherwise known as the Northern Ireland's "TROUBLES" I will escort you through both republican and loyalist areas giving you a non-biased account of the Conflict and present day life since the signing of the peace deal known as the Good Friday agreement . You will have an opportunity to see up close the many different wall murals in both the Catholic republican and Protestant loyalist neighbourhoods these murals tell a story of Hatred and sacrifice but also are a present day memorial to loved ones families and comrades who lost their lives during this very brutal and bitter conflict. As part of this tour I drive you through the streets of Belfast seeing how this city has now transformed into a bustling peaceful city
Pickup time is flexible from your Belfast accommodation or cruise ship terminal. We drive into west belfast to explore the various political street art (Political murals) You will be given a political history commentary as you drive through both protestant loyalist and Catholic republican neighbourhoods. A visit to the world famous Belfast peacewall The tour includes the following locations • Falls Road Republican murals • Shankill Road loyalist murals • The Belfast peace-wall • The Belfast peace-wall gates • Belfast City Hall • Queens University • The Albert Clock • St Anne's Cathedral • Parliament Buildings • Queens Quarter • Titanic Quarter • Cathedral Quarter • Titanic Belfast • Belfast Castle You will also have an opportunity to visit one of Belfast's oldest pubs for pint of Guinness or an Irish coffee if that's your thing ! At the end of the tour I will return you to your accommodation or if you're on a cruise ship you'll be back at the ship at least 45-60 mins prior to departure.
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*** 7 SEATER LUXURY MPV **** The tour vehicle is a Modern Mercedes MPV. This vehicle can accommodate up to 7 passengers in comfort. It has leather seats , a microphone system and is fully air-conditioned. it has Isofix fitting for child safety seats if required. I can accommodate larger groups 14 seat Mini coach 21 seat Mini Coach Other sizes on request
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: I can pickup from any accommodation within the Belfast area including the belfast cruise ports. If your outside Belfast please ask for a quotation
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