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1798 A Belfast Rebellion Walking Tour

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Belfast, Northern Ireland
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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

“1798 – A Belfast Rebellion” is a 2 ½ hour walking tour within the city centre, uncovering Georgian Belfast and individuals who hoped for a better future.

The tour starts and finishes at the gates of City Hall and tells the story of the origins and formation of the United Irishmen in Belfast, through to the 1798 Rebellion and its suppression. We will lead you through the important sites that remain today and introduce you to those who fanned the flames of Rebellion.

You will learn what life was like for the Presbyterian’s of early Belfast, who were successful merchants and yet excluded from political influence, and discover how and why they allied with the Irish Catholics in an attempt to establish a more equal society for everyone on the island.

Come and learn how these enlightened sparks lit a flame that set Ireland on fire.

What's Included

  • Vox whisper set to hear your guide clearly at all times
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)
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Donegall Square North
Belfast BT1 5GS, UK

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Belfast City Hall

Our guide will begin the tour with an introduction to the history leading up to the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Linen Hall

Discover the history of the library and it's most infamous librarian, the United Irishman, Thomas Russell.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Hear how the penal laws impacted on Ireland's Catholics, and how the chapel was established in the late eighteenth century.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Kelly's Cellars

A secret meeting place for the United Irishmen as they plotted their rebellion, and an amazing, historic pub.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

First Presbyterian Church

Hear how the Presbyterians became wealthy merchants in Belfast, and the most famous members of this church.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Assembly Rooms Belfast

Hear about the most important meetings to take place in the Assembly Rooms, from the court martial of Henry Joy McCracken to the failed proposal for a Belfast slaveship company.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parish Church of St George, Belfast

The first church in Belfast stood on this site, which is also the location from where Belfast gets it's name.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Joy's Entry

Discover the influence of the Joy family on Belfast, and how these historic Entries in the oldest part of the city have now become an outdoor art gallery.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Belfast City Hall

Finish your tour at the statue of Mary Ann McCracken, an abolitionist, educator, and United Irishwoman.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1798 A Belfast Rebellion Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Vox whisper set to hear your guide clearly at all times
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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