A Private Twilight Heritage Walk

If you’re visiting Belfast and looking for something beyond the usual attractions, Shadows of Belfast offers a unique way to experience the city after dark.

This private twilight walking tour explores the hidden layers of Belfast — its forgotten buildings, lost institutions, changing streets, and the quieter stories that shaped its identity. As daylight fades, the city takes on a different atmosphere. Shadows lengthen across historic facades, and the stories behind the architecture begin to feel closer.

This is not a ghost tour.It is a reflective, atmospheric exploration of memory, place, and the human lives connected to Belfast’s streets.

What Makes This Experience Different?

Unlike large group tours, Shadows of Belfast is a private experience for 1–4 people, allowing for a more personal and immersive evening.

You’ll gain insight into:

• Lesser-known historic sites beyond the postcard landmarks

• Social and institutional history woven into the city’s fabric

• The stories behind former theatres, churches, and civic buildings

• How Belfast has evolved — and what has been left behind

There is time for conversation, questions, and reflection throughout the walk.

A Relaxed Belfast Finish

The evening concludes in a traditional Belfast pub, where you are welcome to enjoy a pint of Guinness or a drink of your choice and continue the conversation in a relaxed setting.

(Drinks are optional and not included in the tour price.)

Tour Details

Duration: Approx. 2 hours Group Size: Private booking for 1–4 people Price: £200 per private group

Evening availability | Advance booking required

About Your Guide

The walk is led by Rebecca Brownlie, heritage photographer and author of Abandoned Ireland Vol. 1 and Abandoned Ireland Vol. 2. Rebecca presented the BBC documentary Abandoned Ulster, exploring historic sites across Northern Ireland. Through Abandoned NI, she documents and interprets buildings rich in history, sharing the stories of the people who once lived and worked within them.