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Top 10 things to do in Belfast
Belfast is a lively, friendly city with a big story to tell about Titanic, politics and music. Its murals, museums and food scene are all within a short taxi ride.
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Titanic Belfast
📍 Titanic QuarterHistory, museumA large museum on the Titanic’s story, on the shipyard site where she was built.
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Belfast City Hall
📍 City centreHistory, freeA grand Edwardian city hall with free tours.
- 3
Ulster Museum
📍 Queen’s QuarterFree, artA free museum with natural history, art and the Troubles exhibition.
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Botanic Gardens and Palm House
📍 Queen’s QuarterGardens, freeA Victorian park with a glasshouse and a museum.
- 5
Crumlin Road Gaol
📍 North BelfastHistory, tourA Victorian prison with tours and an underground tunnel.
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Belfast Black Taxi Tours
📍 West BelfastHistory, muralsGuided taxi tours of the political murals and the peace walls.
- 7
St George’s Market
📍 City centreFood, shoppingA Victorian market with food, crafts and music at weekends.
- 8
Belfast Castle and Cave Hill
📍 North BelfastWalks, viewsA castle on a hillside with wide views of the lough.
- 9
W5 Belfast
📍 Odyssey, Titanic QuarterFamilies, scienceA hands-on science centre.
- 10
Cathedral Quarter
📍 City centreFood, nightlifeA district of pubs, restaurants and street art.
Where to base yourself
The city centre and Cathedral Quarter suit nights out. The Titanic Quarter suits the museum. The Queen’s Quarter suits botanic gardens and the Ulster Museum.
Last checked: October 2026.