Belfast City of Song - Walking Tour

Belfast City of Song - Walking Tour

Saturday, 11 March 2023, 1.00pm

Two of Belfast’s leading folk-singers Maurice Leyden and Jane Cassidy draw on Maurice’s acclaimed song collection ‘Belfast City of Song’ to tell the story of Belfast as it grew from a small town to an industrial city. The tour will finish in the beautiful old traditional McHugh’s Bar with a complimentary bowl of Stew & pint or glass of wine and our guides will open the floor for our participants to engage in a sing song!

- 90-minute singing/walking tour will journey through Belfast’s past with two singing guides.
- Listen to live Irish traditional folk singers sing songs associated with specific locations in the city.
- Visit locations within a mile radius of Belfast’s City Hall.
- The tour will finish in local traditional bar McHugh’s, with a complimentary pint or glass of wine and a bowl of Belfast Stew (Vegetarian option available).
- The tour provides a Wireless Audio Tour Guide System so that social distancing can be maintained while all guests can hear the guides clearly.
- The tour will take place regardless of the weather. Please check the forecast and dress accordingly.
- A waterproof jacket is recommended just in case of showers, as is warm clothing during the winter months.
- Belfast City Centre is completely flat, so no hills or steps are involved. However, comfortable footwear is advised.
- A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 miles).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 participants.
- Meeting point: Visit Belfast

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Published by Belfast TradFest on 8 March 2023

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