Titanic Belfast
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Port
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$109.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This option is available to guests who are returning to the ship.
Approximately 4 Hours
Price: $$$
Belfast's origins go back to an ancient fort controlling the ford across the River Lagan, which flows through the city. Built with 19th-century industrial money, many fine buildings from this era grace the city.
A panoramic drive through the city will introduce you to the many and varied features of Northern Ireland's largest city. View the Grand Opera House and the Albert Memorial Clock before passing Queen's University and the Botanic Gardens.
Belfast's City Hall is an impressive building with a 300-foot-long façade of Portland stone dominating Donegall Square. Watch for the marble figure of Thane on a granite pedestal. Sculpted by Sir Thomas Brock, it commemorates the sinking in 1912 of the RMS Titanic -- the ill-fated Belfast-built ocean liner. Your guide will point out the statue as you drive by.
Next up is the Titanic Belfast. Housed in an iconic, six-story building, this state-of-the-art visitor experience tells the true story of Titanic, from her inception in Belfast in the early 1900s, through her construction and launch, to her famous maiden voyage and tragic end. Learn about Belfast at the turn of the century, the Titanic under construction, the launch from the slipways, and Titanic's interiors. Delve deep into the stories of the passengers, the crew and the heroes of the day; relive the drama of the tragic end to Titanic's maiden and final voyage, and 'visit' the wreck at her resting place on the floor of the North Atlantic. Enjoy a short amount of free time .
Notes:
Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience. Dress warmly in layers with a wind- and waterproof outer layer. Wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Bring local currency if you wish to make purchases. To see the entire museum requires being on your feet for up to two hours at Titanic Belfast.