BELFAST'S DOCKS, SHIPS
& SHIPBUILDERS
“Built by Belfast. Remembered around the world.”
Belfast helped build some of the world's most famous ships. But the story of its shipyards is about far more than steel, rivets and ocean liners.
Discover how Belfast Harbour transformed the city, how generations of shipbuilders helped shape its identity, and how the ambition of its industrial giants put Belfast on the world map.
Explore the legacy of Harland & Wolff, uncover the story of the Titanic and discover the lives of the workers whose skill, ingenuity and determination powered Belfast's maritime golden age.
From enormous cranes and historic docks to engineering achievements and human stories, this tour reveals the remarkable relationship between Belfast and the sea.
Potential Highlights
STORIES FROM THE SHIPYARDS
These are potential highlights, not a guarantee that every location will be visited. Access to restricted sites or paid attractions is not implied unless confirmed.
Titanic Belfast
The world-famous museum and its maritime setting
The Titanic Slipways
Where the world's most famous ship was launched
Harland & Wolff Legacy
The shipyard that built legends
Historic Drawing Offices
Where ships were designed and dreams took shape
Thompson Dry Dock
The enormous dock that serviced ocean liners
Samson & Goliath
Belfast's iconic twin cranes on the skyline
Belfast Harbour
The port that connected Belfast to the world
The Shipbuilding Workforce
Stories of the workers who built Belfast's ships
TOUR DETAILS
* Price is proposed and subject to confirmation.
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