Things to do in Belfast
Belfast is a gritty, fascinating city that has reinvented itself from its troubled past into one of the UK's most compelling destinations, with world-class museums, a thriving food scene, and costs well below London or Dublin. The pound sterling goes surprisingly far here, making it an exceptional value for North American visitors.
Why go to Belfast
Titanic Belfast Museum
The world's largest Titanic attraction, built on the exact slipway where she was constructed, genuinely unmissable.
Black Cab Political Tours
Ride through the Falls Road and Shankill murals with a local guide who lived through the Troubles, raw, unforgettable storytelling.
Ulster Museum
Free national museum covering art, history, and natural science with a stunning Egyptian mummy collection.
Game of Thrones Studio Tour (Linen Mill Studios)
The official GoT production studio in Banbridge, 30 minutes away, with original costumes, sets, and the Iron Throne.
Cave Hill Country Park & Belfast Castle
Dramatic basalt cliffs overlooking the entire city with the legendary Napoleon's Nose viewpoint, free and breathtaking.
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Good to know in Belfast
- Transit: Metro buses cover the whole city for around $2.50 a ride; get a iLink smartcard to save 20% on fares and avoid carrying exact change.
- Tipping: Service charges are rarely added automatically, 10% is generous and appreciated in restaurants; tipping in pubs for drinks is not expected at all.
- Tap water: Tap water is clean, safe, and excellent quality throughout Belfast, carry a refillable bottle and skip bottled water entirely.
- Free-entry days: Ulster Museum is always free; Belfast City Hall tours are free Monday-Friday; check Visit Belfast's website for occasional free open days at smaller galleries.
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