Belfast is a friendly, exciting and charming city that’s packed with activities, attractions and history, just waiting to be discovered.
The vibrant city is also quick and easy to get to, as visitors can choose from frequent direct flights into Belfast’s two airports, or travel by sea with a car or as a foot passenger, directly into Belfast. Plus, there are no passport or visa requirements for visitors from Great Britain, making the trip a breeze!
To help tempt your clients, here are 10 of the best things to do in Belfast:
1. Discover the Titanic Quarter
The Titanic Quarter is one of Europe’s largest urban waterfront regeneration projects and the the best place to explore Belfast’s maritime and industrial heritage. It’s home to the Maritime Mile, which offers fantastic eateries, excellent accommodation options and vibrant quaysides, with attractions including WWI warship HMS Caroline.
Titanic Belfast is the city’s most famous visitor attraction, housing nine galleries tracing the RMS Titanic’s story. Visitors will learn about its conception, construction, maiden voyage and tragic sinking, with gantry rides, an underwater cinema show and cabin recreations. Titanic Belfast is due to start a refurbishment, which will be unveiled in February 2023.
Titanic Belfast tickets include access to SS Nomadic, which was the ship’s tender, and can be found in Belfast’s historic Hamilton Dock. Then, visit the Titanic Dock and Pumphouse dry dock, where the mammoth liner waited before its ill-fated 1912 voyage.
2. Tuck in at Belfast’s markets
There’s a reason Belfast is famed as one of Europe’s most exciting food destinations. Tuck in to the freshest produce at delis and markets, sample exquisite dishes at sleek city centre restaurants and enjoy a traditional Ulster Fry breakfast.
Head to St George’s Market on a Saturday for a gastronomic adventure to meet local producers and taste their wares. The award-winning Belfast Food Tour starts from the market doors and takes visitors across the city to meet the innovative producers behind the market’s delicious creations.
3. Learn about the city’s history
Get an insight into Belfast’s history with a black taxi tour, driven by a local guide who takes passengers on a journey through Belfast’s past, covering the period known as the Troubles. They guide visitors through the stories behind the city’s political murals as well as offering invaluable local insights on the top things to see and do around Belfast today.
