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Victorian Murders & Paranormal Ghost Walking Tour

When the gas lamps flickered and the streets were choked with smoke, Victorian and Edwardian Belfast was a city of industry, poverty, and danger. Behind the grand façades and bustling markets lay a darker world—of brutal murders, shadowy alleyways, and restless spirits that, some say, never left.

This atmospheric evening walking tour takes you through the historic streets and hidden entries of Belfast’s city centre, where chilling crimes shocked the public and ghostly tales still linger in the air.

Hear the true stories of Belfast’s notorious killings, public executions, and unsolved mysteries. Stand at the very spots where Victorian police detectives hunted then caught their suspects before seeing them hanged and where ordinary streets became scenes of extraordinary violence and murders. Along the way, you’ll also discover the haunted corners of the city – old pubs, forgotten lanes, and buildings with ghostly reputations.

Led by expert local guides, this tour blends true crime history with ghostly folklore, bringing to life a Belfast that few visitors ever see at places where the dead still linger.

 

Tour highlights:

  • Victorian and Edwardian murder sites in the heart of the city
  • Chilling true crime stories from 19th-century Belfast
  • Haunted pubs and historic buildings
  • Hidden alleyways and old entries after dark
  • Tales of executions, scandals, and unsolved cases

Perfect for:

  • Fans of true crime and ghost stories
  • Dark tourism enthusiasts
  • History lovers seeking something different
  • Couples, small groups, and curious travellers

 

 

 

BelfastLad Tours the five 5 star rated tours in Belfast and Northern Ireland

winners of two united kingdom training awards

BelfastLad Learning teaching the expert tour guides for the industry

The company has always provided digital equipment and tour specific scripts and research information but the company has now strategically decided to train and accredit new inexperienced guides and upskill guides to industry standards with a training and qualification partnership with the Open College Network (NI) through Travel and Training Associates. The course director is Francis J Higgins who is a fully qualified Assessor and Verifier with thirty years experience in the training and qualifications sector.  He won the overall United Kingdom Training Award in 2000 along with other awards in following years.  This new twenty six week course will bring together professional guides, college professors, lecturers, authors and thematic experts and will include full practical training on coach and walking tours including ‘Dark’ Thanatourism.

Francis Higgins the Belfast Lad at the launch of his book on the shipyard that built the RMS Titanic

training for the future whilst still delivering the best

The future of BelfastLad & Co

For BelfastLad & Co the future is simple.  We don’t want to be the biggest like Carlsberg we simply want to probably remain the best independently rated experience delivery company in the UK. We will be investing in our guides and equipment to ensure they have the right tools to be what they are brilliant tour guides and storytellers.

The BelfastGrandLad Francis Fionn Higgins

Why Choose Belfastlad?

Our tours offer a unique blend of history, culture, and adventure, tailored for all devices.

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Expert Guides

Our Driver/Guides, Walking Guides and Academic Lecturers are Former Combatants and Soldiers.

Customizable Pickups/Dropoffs

We can pick you up/Drop you off  from the Grand Central Train Station or Cruise ship for a small additional charge.

Murals, Murders and 'Say Nothing'

We take you to the locations that you have seen on TV or read in books in the company of those who survived.

What Our Customers Say

“The Conflicting Stories Tour was an incredible experience that truly showed what makes Belfast so unique. It helped us understand history from multiple perspectives with our two guides and genuinely widened our horizons. We didn’t feel like tourists, we felt connected, informed, and emotionally engaged. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to go beyond the surface and explore Belfast in real depth! Thank you!” – Carina from New York.

“We all enjoyed the tour immensely , very informative yet able to be understood. The drivers , Frank and Manuel ,were not only knowledgeable of the information but the personal information they shared about their lives. This experience was riveting yet heart felt.” Joe from Manchester

“Frank and Michael were amazing guides. Each with their unique take on the history but respectful of the diversity. We’ve travelled all over the world and had some fabulous guides – these guys were up there with the best..” Sharon from Canada .

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