Taste & Tour Belfast
ENTRY
from £65
WHERE
Belfast
What it’s like
Walking tours around Belfast city centre that stop at local venues for food and drink tastings, from cocktails to cheese.
This is a proper wander round Belfast with your stomach as the guide. You get walked between local venues in the city centre, tasting your way through whatever theme you've picked, whether that's the full Belfast Food Tour, a Whiskey Walk, a Gin Jaunt or the Tapas Trail. There are a dozen versions on offer and prices sit between £65 and £80, so it's worth picking the one that actually matches what you fancy eating and drinking rather than just the cheapest slot.
Most tours run 3 to 3.5 hours, with the Belfast Food Tour stretching to 4, so this is a proper chunk of an afternoon or evening rather than a quick hour out. They finish up around the Cathedral Quarter, which is handy if you fancy carrying on for one more drink once the guide's clocked off. Dietary needs can usually be sorted if you flag them at booking, though a few tours are firmly off-limits for gluten-free or vegan diets, the Whiskey Walk and Crafty Beer and Tasty Bites among them, and because the food comes from independent venues rather than the tour company itself, allergen info can't be guaranteed.
Tours go ahead in all weathers, rain included, so pack for it rather than hoping. Booking is required and there's no walk-up option mentioned, and the cancellation policy has a bit of teeth to it: cancel more than 72 hours out and you can reschedule free, but leave it later and you start losing a chunk of the ticket price, with no-shows losing the lot. That's worth knowing before you book a big group in on a whim.
Facilities
Need to know
- How long to allow
- Belfast Food Tour is 4 hours long, all other public tours are 3-3.5 hours long
- Tours meet at a set point and usually finish in the Cathedral Quarter
- No refunds are given on tickets or vouchers, only rescheduling within 72 hours
- Gift vouchers are available for specific tours and are valid for 12 months
- Allergen info can't be guaranteed since venues along the route prepare the food, not the tour company
Plan your visit
How much do the tours cost?
They start from about £65 and go up to £80 depending on which one you pick, covering things like the Wine Wander, Tapas Trail and Whiskey Walk.
How long does a tour take?
Most run 3 to 3.5 hours. The Belfast Food Tour is the longest at 4 hours.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking is required for all tours. You pick a date and time slot online and tickets get emailed to you.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Usually, if you note it at booking. A few tours aren't suitable for certain diets though, like the Whiskey Walk and 5 Stop Brunch for gluten-free, and Crafty Beer and Tasty Bites for vegans.
What happens if it rains?
The tour still goes ahead. Bring an umbrella and dress for the weather since these run outdoors all year round.
Can I change my booking date?
There's a link in your digital ticket to change the date, and you can do this up to 72 hours before the tour.
What if I'm running late on the day?
The guide will hold the group back a few extra minutes but has to move on without you if you don't turn up. There's a phone number to call if you're running behind.
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