The Tour
An inspiring journey through Belfast’s rich history
The heart of Belfast
The Church, State and Rebellion Tour takes you through the heart of Belfast, revealing the city’s deep and complex relationship with religion and politics in a time of exponential growth.
Our tour will reveal a British Anglican ascendancy, a Catholic minority who had little or no say, who were suffering injustice and did not have the power to do anything about that, a group of Presbyterian dissenters, whose faith drove them to rebellion against the British – in a fight not only for their own freedom, but the freedom of their Catholic countrymen, then an emerging group of Presbyterians, who believe that the British Empire, which has become more tolerant of Catholics and non-Anglican Protestants, offers Ireland a peaceful Christian existence.
As we learn about how faith has interacted with the state here, it inspires you to think of your own home places, those cities you have travelled from, how does the Church and the State interact today in the place you call home?
Details and Information
What do you need to know?
When?
Every Friday and Saturday.
We have one leaving in the morning and one in the afternoon.
Durations?
The tour takes approximately 2 and a half hours or 13,500 steps.
Groups?
We keep each tour to a maximum of 15 people so things don’t get overcrowded.
Terrain?
The terrain is flat, however if assistance is required please contact our partner Shopmobility who will be able to arrange rental of mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
Food and drinks?
We have included a stop on the way for tea, coffee or light refreshments.
Tour guide?
Your esteemed guide will be The Reverend Andrew Irvine. Andrew is a Minister in The Methodist Church in Ireland and is based in Belfast Central Mission, Glengall Street, Belfast.
Price?
£20 per person.
Special requirements?
If you have any special requirements please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate you.
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