Think you know Belfast?
You haven't heard her side of the story...
Unique Women of Belfast Walking Tours led by a local Qualified Tour Guide
Our Tours
"Well Behaved Women Seldom Make History" the original Women of Belfast Walking Tour.
On this tour you'll learn about some of the women who helped shape and define this city including:
The woman who built a plane using an empty whiskey bottle and an ear trumpet
The woman who became first female boxing promoter on the Island of Ireland when she was a pensioner
The woman who saved hundreds of lives by continuing to perform during the Belfast Blitz
And many others!
Saturday 15th August 11AM
'Glitz, Glam and a bit of Gossip'
On this tour you'll learn about some of the glitz and glam of the women of Belfast with a wee bit of gossip thrown in to boot!
You'll hear about:
The original Irish 'It' girl with a connection to Belfast
The jewellery bought by an exiled King for his mistress which ended up here in Belfast
One of Belfast's most famous shops which had customers all over the world
And much more!
Sunday 16th August 11AM
"Well Dressed Hooligans":The Story of the Belfast Suffragettes
Did you know that in 1913 Belfast was the centre of the suffrage movement in Ireland?
Come join us for a journey back in time when women couldn't vote in political elections as we delve into the fascinating history of the Belfast Suffragettes. Learn about the courageous women who came to Belfast to campaign for the right to vote and the ones who went to England and Scotland to do the same. If you wondered what your great granny was doing in Belfast in the 1910's you might just find out as this walking tour tells the story of the Suffragettes in Belfast, those women who the newspapers called "well-dressed hooligans"!
Saturday 29th August 11AM
'Brothels, Babies & Old Belfast'
Did you ever wonder what women got up to in the oldest part of Belfast? On this tour we'll talk about babies, fashion and everything in between! You'll hear about:
The first Maternity Hospital in Belfast which dates from the 1700's
The place where men were only allowed to drink if they were accompanied by a woman
The Belfast spa which closed in the 1930's
And many others!
Saturday 22nd August 11AM
'Millies & Militants'
On this tour you'll learn about some of the women who helped shape and define this city including:
The woman who brought the largest linen mill in Europe to a standstill in the 1930's
The women brought together by a tragic event who organised some of the largest peace marches here
The woman who nearly lost her job after protesting for the right to vote
And many others!
Sunday 23rd August 11AM
"Sorry For Your Troubles Missus"
Ever wondered what life was really like for women here during the time we often call “The Troubles”?
On this tour, you’ll hear some of the stories about the women who lived through it, including:
The women who took over Government Buildings in protest against how they were treated
The female politician who played a key role in securing the peace agreement
The women who risked their lives every day just by working in shops and bars in Belfast City Centre
And many other voices that haven't been heard.
Sunday 30th August 11AM
"Well Behaved Women (of a certain age) Seldom Make History"
In this tour you'll hear about:
The woman who didn't even start her writing career until she was 46, going on to write eleven novels
The woman who campaigned against slavery until she was at least 89 years of age
The woman who didn't get her first Hollywood film role until the age of 53, continuing her movie career for another twenty four years
And many others!
So if you are also a 'woman of a certain age' you'll enjoy this tour about women who continued (or even just started) to blaze a trail in the latter half of their life.
Any of our tours can be delivered as a private tour for your group, workplace or organisation.
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Why people love these tours
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Small, friendly groups
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Stories you won't hear anywhere else
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The city of Belfast experienced through a different lens
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Perfect for locals, visitors and solo female travellers
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Nora
"An amazing tour, even though the weather was not great, really enjoyed it all...great craic and so enlightening"
Julie
"One of the absolutely best walks I've ever been on - many thanks"
Nicola
"It was brilliant with a lovely group of ladies . You're a great guide Emma "