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10 Days in Belfast: Exploring the City's Hidden Gems

Reece Anderson

Reece Anderson

8 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Belfast, United Kingdom. Discover the city's rich history, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in its vibrant culture. From iconic landmarks to off-the-beaten-path gems, this itinerary has it all!

Trip to Belfast

Day 1Allstate NI CAN'Teen, St George's Market, Waterfront Hall, Zizzi, Wagamama
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$194

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 14 min

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Allstate NI CAN'Teen
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
2 - 3 min

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St George's Market
Colourful 19th-century market, active Friday to Sunday for fruit, flowers, fish, fashion & crafts.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Waterfront Hall
Stylish, modern conference space, gallery and auditorium staging music, opera and comedy shows.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
5 - 8 min

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Zizzi
Our menu is made up of tasty Italian dishes from pizza, pasta and risotto to salads and indulgent desserts but always with a twist – like a classic Carbonara with a chorizo crumb or a traditional garlic bread with mozzarella & ‘Nduja sausage...
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$72
1 - 2 min

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Wagamama
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 2Gastronomic Delights and Cultural Wonders
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$196

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$ 26

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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Ginger Bistro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
9 - 11 min

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Peace Wall Belfast
Section of wall erected to quell Northern Irish conflict, now a repository for art & messages.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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National Trust - Divis and the Black Mountain
Panoramic city and mountain views spread from the nature trails through a wildlife-rich landscape.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
21 - 26 min

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21 Social
Situated at the Potthouse building in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter, 21 Social offers three floors of exquisite libations, delectable eats and carefully curated sounds. An inspiring space to kick back and watch the world go by, meet friends and celebrate, or drink in the aroma, sounds and atmosphere.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$74
3 - 4 min

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Albert Memorial Clock
Clock tower built during the 1860s to memorialize Prince Albert, featuring a statue of the prince.
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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The Cloth Ear
The Cloth Ear is The Merchant Hotel's comfortable public bar.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 3A Journey Through Art, History, and Exquisite Flavors
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$194

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 8 min

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Buba
Small plates and cocktails inspired by the flavours of the middle east and eastern mediterranean.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
1 - 2 min

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The MAC
Arts performances from comedy to dance, plus talks and workshops in a contemporary culture centre.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Clifton House
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
4 - 6 min

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Coppi
A cichetti bacari/Italian restaurant (of sorts) in Belfast city centre.Caters for vegans also with a dedicated vegan menu.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$74
Day 4Titanic Tales and Culinary Delights
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$282

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$ 26

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
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Titanic Belfast
Self-guided Titanic museum offering 9 interactive galleries that re-tell the iconic story.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
12 - 17 min

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Titanic's Dock & Pump House
Science park attraction displaying the Titanic's departure site, with tours, cafe and souvenir shop.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$25
8 - 10 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$74
6 - 8 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 5Wildlife Encounters and Quirky Hangouts
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$255

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$ 20

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Flogas
Flogas is a major supplier in the gas market, supplying LPG & Natural Gas* to thousands of homes and business across Northern Ireland. *Natural Gas available commercially only.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
18 - 22 min

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Belfast Zoo
Zoo with a walk-through rainforest house that is active in wildlife conservation and breeding.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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SS Nomadic
Maritime museum aboard the storied ship built to carry 1st- & 2nd-class passengers to the Titanic.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
17 - 26 min

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Gnostic Bar & Kitchen
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$72
6 - 9 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 6Nature's Beauty and Mouthwatering Cuisine
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$186

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$ 26

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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The National
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
21 - 26 min

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Cave Hill Country Park
Rugged hillside park with trails leading past several caves, an ancient fort & Belfast Castle.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
19 - 23 min

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Nando's
Nando's is home to the legendary flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken Enjoy PERi-PERi in our restaurants, using our grocery products or with Nando's delivery
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
9 - 11 min

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Thunderdome Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 7Historic Landmarks and Cheesy Indulgences
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$259

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$ 26

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Bushmills Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
16 - 20 min

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HMS Caroline
Hands-on exhibits & restored quarters & engine rooms on a navy C-class light cruiser built in 1914.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre
Jail that closed in 1996 and now hosts public tours, live music and paranormal investigation events.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
6 - 8 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$72
7 - 10 min

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Coppi
A cichetti bacari/Italian restaurant (of sorts) in Belfast city centre.Caters for vegans also with a dedicated vegan menu.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$74
Day 8Castles, Gardens, and Authentic Thai Cuisine
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$188

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$ 26

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 9 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$52
18 - 22 min

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Belfast Castle
Castle within country park, with adventure playground, visitor centre, antiques shop and restaurant.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Botanic Gardens
Elaborate public garden dating to 1828, featuring tropical species & an elegant domed conservatory.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Bo Tree Thai Restaurant
Bo Tree Kitchen is the reincarnation of the renowned Chiang Mai Kitchen in Oxford and the much missed Bo Tree of University road here in Belfast. The same delicious authentic Thai cuisine in a BYO café setting offering eat in and take away.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$68
12 - 18 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68
Day 9Cultural Delights and Theatrical Marvels
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$236

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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Deanes Deli
Deanes Deli Bistro is relaxed, fun and fabulous and has established itself as a firm favourite in the city. It is a regular haunt for celebrities wanting to wind down with great food and wine or a delicious cocktail, as well as business people seeking the perfect place to do the deal over lunch.
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
2 - 3 min

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Ulster Hall
Imposing Victorian music hall staging orchestral works, pop concerts, talks, plus gallery and cafe.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Grand Opera House
Imposing, restored 1895 theatre and opera venue staging touring musicals, comedy, dance and drama.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$50
3 - 4 min

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Nora's Palace
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$66
2 - 3 min

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The Red Panda
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$72
Day 10Culinary Adventures and Museum Marvels
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$226

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$ 13

The Merchant Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 15 min

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Yum Bar and Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$46
7 - 10 min

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Ulster Museum
Classical Renaissance-style setting for displays on Irish art, natural history & industry.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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W5
Interactive science centre with climbing & robot attractions, plus temporary exhibits & demos.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
13 - 20 min

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Coppi
A cichetti bacari/Italian restaurant (of sorts) in Belfast city centre.Caters for vegans also with a dedicated vegan menu.
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$74
2 - 3 min

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44 Hill Street
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$68

Budget breakdown: $2377 In total

Activities & Food:$2214
Transport:$163