Belfast is best seen by shank's pony with several organised walking tours to choose from, taking in the city's history, pubs, sights, and pubs. Gaelic football, hurling, soccer and rugby will get you on the green and keep your cheeks rosy.
Heaps of boat tours are offered on the River Lagan. Tours head upstream to Stranmillis, departing from the Lagan Lookout. The Titanic Tour explores the docks and shipyards downstream of the weir, departing from Donegall Quay near the Bigfish sculpture and picking up passengers at the Odyssey Complex. You can book through the Belfast Welcome Centre (tel: 9024 6609).
Life Cycles (tel: 9043 9959; www.lifecycles.co.uk; 36-37 Smithfield Market) offers three-hour guided tours (minimum five people) of the city centre, South Belfast and the Lagan Towpath. Call to arrange a tour at least one day in advance.
You can see Gaelic football and hurling at Roger Casement Park (tel: 9070 5868; Andersonstown Rd) in West Belfast.
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