C-R-A-I-C-ing down in Belfast

  hop on and hop off belfast bus - Bing images Buckle up and get on board Belfast's hop-on-hop-off bus with city sightseeing tours . Travel back in time on the 75-minute tour, driving you through the heart of Belfast . As you hop on and off you will visit all the must-see attractions and learn more about the city’s history from the commentary of the local tour guide. The adventure begins at the   infamous city hall and ends  at Clifton Street where you can hop off and do a tour of Clifton Street Poor House , one of Belfast's hidden gems. As you journey through Belfast on this bright red bus you will have the opportunity to hop off at any iconic stop you desire to see such as Titanic Quarter where HMS Caroline, Titanic Belfast, SS Nomadic, and the Titanic Distillery are located . Belfast's hop-on-hop-off bus is a captivating journey through time and allows you to engage with the city's history.   Crumlin road gaol then and now - Bing images Let's travel b...

  Belfast’s history can be traced back centuries. Starting in the 1800’ s, an industrial revolution forever altered the fate of our ‘wee’ city. Our history is unavoidable as you walk through the cobbled streets.     (manymoremaps.com) Let’s craic down on the shipbuilding history of Belfast , particularly the construction of the RMS Titanic, the ship that was famously named ‘unsinkable’ met a tragic fate on its maiden voyage in 1912. Titanic Belfast has masterfully turned the tragic story of the sinking of the Titanic into a captivating tourist attraction driving leisure tourism in Belfast and becoming one of the city's key venues for hosting business and leisure events.    international peacewall belfast - Bing images One of the darkest chapters in Belfast’s history was “The Troubles ”, with bombings and assassinations the city faced an unpeaceful 30 years. The city rem em bers this time with the political murals located on the Shankill and F...

  Let's continue c-r-a-i-c-ing down on Belfast's culture! Live music: The soul of Belfast Photo source from jagamart.com Music flows through the nooks and crannies of Belfast from trad music to jazz music Belfast has it all and is home to Van Morrison, famous singer and songwriter.   Traditional Irish Music or as the locals call it “Trad” performances can be seen in some of Belfast’s best pubs such as Kelly Cellars, Fibber Magee's, and the Duke of York . Trad music lights up the Belfast culture as people can connect with one another through their passion for music. If this appeals to you, I suggest joining two professional musicians who guide you on The Belfast Traditional Music Trail during each stop at famous landmarks and bars you will enjoy trad music performances, making the tour unique.   Photo source from culturetrip.com Trad music not your thing? Head down to Berts jazz bar open seven nights a week in the extravagant Merchant Hotel. Bless yo...