Belfast Walking Tours: Queen's Quarter Private Tour in Ulster

Duration: 2 Hours

Our Queen’s Quarter tour explores the academic heartbeat of Belfast. It is a conservation zone in one of Belfast’s most affluent neighbourhoods with stunning architecture and beautiful public gardens.

For many people the first and lasting image of Queens University is the long west façade of the Lanyon building which is modeled on Magdalen College, Oxford in Tudor-revival style, which represented ancient learning and scholarly tradition. The building has been described as one of the principal ornaments of Belfast and the story behind its design is fascinating.

The university campus is a vast estate comprising over 250 buildings, many of historical and architectural significance. The highlights of this tour include a walk around the stunning Botanic Gardens which was established in 1829. The majestic Palm House (built 1839) is a marvel of Victorian architecture and predates the great glasshouses at Kew Gardens and Glasnevin. The Tropical Ravine is also a true relic of Victorian Belfast and their fascination with horticulture. Other attractions on this tour include the stories of Methody College, Frair's Bush Graveyard, the McClay Library, the Galileo and Eco sculptures, Lord Kelvin statue, Elmwood & Whitla Halls.

Important to Know

If you're booking for a group of over 18 people, please contact us to arrange your tour.

Meeting Point

Starting Location: The front gates of Queen's University Lanyon Building End Location: The Ulster Museum.

This tour is exclusive to your group. As a private tour you can choose a time to suit you (subject to guide availability). We can also design a bespoke tour tailored to your group’s interests with flexibility over where the tour starts and finishes.