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Belfast
Belfast's Friars Bush Graveyard Tour: History Unlocked!
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Overview
The Friars Bush Ancient Graveyard Tour in Belfast offers a special look into the city’s rich past. This tour is great for families and anyone who wants to learn about Belfast's history, heritage, and culture. Explore the beautiful Queen's University area, where old history meets modern life.
What to Expect: The tour includes fast-track entry to avoid long lines and gives exclusive private access to historical sites. You'll visit the lovely Botanic Gardens with its Victorian-era Tropical Ravine and Palm House. The tour also takes you to the 5th-century Ancient Graveyard of Friars Bush and the Ulster Museum, where you can discover the story of Ireland from ancient times to today. This tour is led by an experienced local historian.
What's Included: This tour includes fast-track entry, exclusive private access to sites, visits to the Tropical Ravine and Palm House in the Botanical Gardens, and access to the Ulster Museum. Also included is an experienced tour guide. What's Excluded: Gratuity. 
Highlights
Skip the Line: Get fast-track entry and exclusive access to special sites.
Explore History: Visit the 5th-century Ancient Graveyard of Friars Bush.
See the Ulster Museum: Discover Ireland's story from mythical druids to today.
Enjoy Botanic Gardens: See the beautiful Tropical Ravine and Palm House.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers highly recommend this tour, praising the knowledgeable and engaging guide and the overall experience.
Customers loved the tour guide's knowledge and enthusiasm.
Visitors found the tour very informative and well worth the time.
Many appreciated the guide's recommendations for other places to visit.
The guide was described as professional and engaging.
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The Journey
Queen's University Belfast
Discover Queen's University Belfast, a beacon of Irish academia since 1845. Marvel at the Lanyon Building, a Gothic Revival masterpiece designed by Sir Charles Lanyon, famed for its striking red brick façade and serene cloistered courtyard. Immerse yourself in contemporary art at the Naughton Gallery, and step back in time within the Great Hall, adorned with portraits and stained-glass windows, offering a glimpse into the university's distinguished heritage and ongoing legacy.
Botanic Gardens
Escape to the tranquil oasis of Belfast's Botanic Gardens, a Victorian masterpiece established in 1828. Wander through the Palm House, an early example of curvilinear glasshouse architecture, and explore its exotic tropical plants. Journey into the Tropical Ravine, a restored Victorian structure brimming with lush, jungle-like flora, including rare cinnamon and banana trees. Stroll among meticulously maintained flowerbeds, rose gardens, and historic trees, offering a serene and visually stunning experience.
Friar's Bush Graveyard
Step into the haunting atmosphere of Friar's Bush Graveyard, one of Belfast's oldest Christian burial sites dating back to the 5th century. Discover weathered stone crosses and Gaelic inscriptions that whisper tales of centuries past. Visit the Friar’s Stone, shrouded in legend, and reflect at Plaguey Hill, a mass grave from the Famine era. Explore elaborate family plots and uncover stories of rebellion and body-snatching, blending history, folklore, and a touch of the macabre.
Ulster Museum
Embark on a captivating journey through art, history, and natural wonders at the Ulster Museum, nestled in the heart of the Botanic Gardens. Admire works by Irish masters and international artists, delve into Northern Ireland's complex recent history through powerful displays, and encounter Takabuti, an Ancient Egyptian Mummy. Explore Celtic and Viking treasures, revealing the rich and diverse heritage of Ireland from ancient times to the present day. A dynamic experience for all ages!
Know Before You Go
This tour includes fast track entry and exclusive private access to sites. You'll visit the Victorian splendor of The Tropical Ravine and Palm House in the Botanical Gardens. Experience exclusive access to the protected 5th Century Ancient Graveyard Site. Plus, visit the fabulous Ulster Museum, that tells the story of Ireland from mythical druids to modern day. The tour is led by an experienced, qualified, and professional academic and local historian tour guide. Gratuity is not included.
Hot Tip
One helpful tip from a past visitor is to ask your tour guide for recommendations on other places to visit in Belfast, as they often have great suggestions.
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