About this experience
This hop-on hop-off bus tour around Belfast provides you with a convenient and flexible way to explore famous landmarks and attractions, including the Titanic Quarter, St. George's Market, and the Grand Opera House. The tour covers multiple stops, allowing you to explore the capital of Northern Ireland at your own pace. With audio guides available in multiple languages, you can learn about its rich history and culture as you travel.
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What to expect
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Stop 1 — Belfast City Hall
The main boarding point in the heart of the city centre, beside Belfast's grand Baroque Revival civic building.
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Stop 2 — SSE Arena
Belfast's largest indoor entertainment venue, on the banks of the River Lagan.
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Stop 3 — Titanic Quarter
The historic shipyard district where RMS Titanic was designed and built.
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Stop 4 — HMS Caroline
The last surviving Royal Navy warship from the Battle of Jutland, now a floating museum.
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Stop 5 — Titanic Belfast
The world-leading Titanic museum, built on the exact slipway where the ship was launched.
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Stop 6 — Waterfront / Laganside / St. George's Market
Belfast's Victorian covered market, open on weekends and beloved for local food and crafts.
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Stop 7 — Great Victoria Street
A central thoroughfare home to the Grand Opera House and the Crown Liquor Saloon.
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Stop 8 — Dublin Road
A lively stretch connecting the city centre to the university quarter.
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Stop 9 — Shaftesbury Square
A busy junction at the gateway to the bohemian Botanic Avenue area.
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Stop 10 — Queen's University
The striking Tudor-Gothic campus of one of the UK's leading research universities.
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Stop 11 — Eglantine Avenue
A leafy residential street in the heart of the South Belfast university district.
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Stop 12 — Culturlann McAdam O Fiaich
The cultural and arts centre at the heart of Belfast's Irish-language community on Falls Road.
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Stop 13 — Falls Road
One of Belfast's most historically significant streets, lined with Republican political murals.
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Stop 14 — International Wall Murals
A remarkable stretch of murals expressing solidarity with international political movements.
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Stop 15 — Belfast Peace Wall
The series of separation barriers dividing Nationalist and Unionist communities — one of Belfast's most thought-provoking sites.
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Stop 16 — Spectrum Tourist Information Centre
A useful stop for maps, local advice, and orientation in West Belfast.
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Stop 17 — Shankill Memorial Garden
A place of remembrance in the heart of the Loyalist Shankill Road community.
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Stop 18 — Crumlin Road Gaol
Victorian-era prison that held political prisoners during the Troubles, now a heritage attraction.
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Stop 19 — Donegall Street
Final stop near the Cathedral Quarter, Belfast's creative and cultural hub.
Hop on and off at any stop along the route.
Meeting point
Belfast City Hall, Belfast, UK
You can board at Belfast City Hall to start, or join the route at any of the 19 designated red route stops across the city. Show your mobile ticket to the driver when boarding — no need to print anything.
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- Mobile phone with your ticket (or printed confirmation)
- Layers for the open-top deck — Belfast weather can be changeable
Know before you go
Free cancellation.Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before your travel date. Cancel within that window for a full refund.
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Frequently asked questions
Where does the tour start?
The most convenient starting point is Belfast City Hall in the city centre, but you can board at any of the 19 stops on the red route — there's no fixed departure point.
How long is the full loop?
The full circuit duration isn't published by the operator. Bus frequency and departure times can vary by day, so check the official City Sightseeing Belfast website for current timetables before you travel.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. A mobile ticket on your phone is accepted. Simply show it to the driver when you board.
Is my ticket valid for two separate days or just 48 hours?
Your ticket is valid for two calendar days — from the start of service on day one until the end of service on day two. It is not a rolling 48-hour window.
Can children travel for free?
Children under 3 travel free of charge, though they are not entitled to their own seat. Older children require a paid ticket.
Does the ticket cover both City Sightseeing Belfast and City Tours Belfast?
Yes. One ticket is valid on both services, giving you more flexibility on frequency and boarding options.