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Belfast Queens University, Museum and Friars Bush Graveyard Tour
ULSTER MUSEUM
BOTANICAL GARDENS
ULSTER MUSEUM

Belfast Queens University. Museum. Friars Bush Graveyard Tour

By The Belfast & Dublin 1798 Walking Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$79 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

-An Exclusive Tour for the more discerning traveller
-Experienced/Qualified Professional Guide
-All entance fees/costs covered
-Skip the line fasttrack entry
-Max of x15 per tour
-Fully wireless audio earpieces (if requested)
-Excellent for Family groups.

Belfast offers a unique blend of history & heritage & culture. The Queens University area is a bustling hub with centuries of rich history seamlessly merging with contemporary life. Explore & enjoy the Botanical Gardens to savour its beauty, its Palm House & Tropical Ravine. Then exclusive access to the 5th century 'Ancient Graveyard of Friars Bush' Enjoy the award winning Ulster Museum that tells the storey of Ireland.
This tour has something for everyone with chic cafés and lively pubs for 'apres un verre' that pulse with energy. Join our award winning guides on a cultural journey in the heart of Belfast, that invites exploration, celebrates its past, embraces the future while offering the charm of a welcoming, walkable metropolis.

Activity location

  • Queen's University
    • University Road
    • BT7 1NN, Belfast, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Queen's University
    • BT9, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Belfast Queens University. Museum. Friars Bush Graveyard Tour
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
S$78.50 x 1 AdultS$78.50

Total
Price is S$78.50

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedFast track no queuing and exclusive private access to sites.
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the Victorian splendour of The Tropical Ravine and Palm House in the Botanical Gardens
  • What's includedWhat's includedExclusive access to protected 5th Century Ancient Graveyard Site.
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit the fabulous Ulster Museum, that tells the storey of Ireland from mythical druids to modern day
  • What's includedWhat's includedTour is led by an experienced, qualified and professional academic and local historian tour guide.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • No restrictions

Activity itinerary

Queen's University
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Queen's University Belfast is one of the leading universities of Ireland with a distinguished heritage and history. Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast. The Lanyon Building (Iconic Main Building) was designed by Sir Charles Lanyon in the mid-19th century, this Gothic Revival masterpiece is one of Belfast’s most photographed buildings. With its dramatic red brick, arched windows, and stone detailing, it's a jaw-dropper for fans of architecture and history alike. Behind the main façade, travellers will find a peaceful, open courtyard surrounded by cloisters, a quiet haven that feels like stepping back in time. Visit the Naughton Gallery a contemporary art space located within the university that features rotating exhibitions from local and international artists. Small but stylish, a creative dimension to the experience. Visit the historic 'Great Hall' filled with portraits of former chancellors and stunning stained-glass windows. It’s a grand setting often used for many events.
Botanic Gardens
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Botanic Gardens in Belfast opened in 1828, is one of its most popular tourist destinations. You enter a serene, visually stunning, and culturally rich experience. The Palm House, a Victorian Glasshouse is one of the oldest examples of a curvilinear cast-iron glasshouse in the world. Inside, you'll find exotic tropical plants, seasonal floral displays, and a warm, humid oasis that contrasts beautifully with Belfast's weather. The Tropical Ravine is a newly restored Victorian building with a lush, jungle-like interior. Visitors can wander through raised walkways and admire rare and ancient plant species, including cinnamon and banana trees. In spring and summer, the gardens burst into colour with meticulously maintained flower beds, rose gardens, and tree-lined paths perfect for strolling or relaxing. With historic trees Travellers can explore a wide range of native and non-native trees, some dating back over a century, adding depth and history to the walk.
Friar's Bush Graveyard Cemetery Tours
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
At Friar’s Bush Ancient Graveyard in Belfast, you'll discover one of the city’s oldest and most mysterious historical Christian burial sites — a peaceful, atmospheric gem. It blends history, folklore, and a touch of the macabre in the best possible way. Dating back to 5th Century with its weathered stone crosses, moss-covered slabs, and intricately carved headstones line the paths, many with Gaelic inscriptions. See the “Friar’s Stone” said to mark the grave of a medieval monk, this stone is wrapped in legend. According to local folklore, it gave the graveyard its name — and standing before it, travellers can almost feel the weight of centuries. There is a mass grave from the Famine era. Known as Plaguey Hill. This haunting section of the graveyard contains the remains of 1000's who died during the Great Hunger- Famine and cholera and typhoid outbreaks between 1830-50. Explore elaborately designed family plots and stories of Rebellion and the intrigue of the body-snatching in the 1800s.
Ulster Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Ulster Museum in Belfast, they’re in for a dynamic, all-ages experience that weaves together art, history, science, and natural wonders — all under one roof. Located in the heart of the Botanic Gardens, it’s one of the city’s top cultural attractions, making it a must-see for anyone exploring Belfast. The museum houses an impressive collection of fine art, including works by Irish masters and international artists. A powerful and thought-provoking display that walks visitors through Northern Ireland’s complex recent history. Through photographs, objects, and multimedia, travellers can gain a deeper understanding of the conflict that shaped modern Belfast. Visit the Ancient Egyptian Mummy: Takabuti, an Egyptian noblewoman who was brought to Belfast in the 1800s. See the Celtic and Viking Treasures displays and delve into the ancient as well as modern history of Ireland, The Ulster Museum has it all.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESQueen's University
    • University Road
    • BT7 1NN, Belfast, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEQueen's University
    • BT9, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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