The average duration of each tour is around 1 hour 30 minutes, but can be tailored to suit.
How long is the Belfast black cab tour?
90 minutes
Our Black Taxi Tour of Belfast lasts 90 minutes and your local guide will take you into both communities where you will have the opportunity to take as many photos as you like on the Mural Tour of our city.
What time do black taxis start Belfast?
6.30am
Our taxis are serving all our routes in North and West Belfast from 6.30am to get you to your destination.
How much is black taxi tour in Belfast?
1-2 people costs £35.00 for the tour (lasting approximately 1 hour 30 minutes). For the same tour, a group of 3,4,5,6,7 or 8 people will be charged at £15.00 per person.
What can be seen on the Belfast black cab tour?
Although the itineraries of a Black Cab Tour of Belfast will change depending on the driver, you’ll more than likely see The Shankill Road, The Falls Road, the Belfast Peace Wall, the highlights of the city and the better-known Belfast murals.
How long is the black taxi tour?
The average duration of each tour is around 1 hour 30 minutes, but can be tailored to suit.
How long does the black cab knowledge take?
three to four years
The Knowledge was introduced as a requirement for taxi drivers in 1865. Mastering the Knowledge typically takes students three to four years; it’s a challenge, but plenty of help and support is available if you are determined.
Can you pre book a black taxi?
London’s famous taxis (black cabs) can be booked in advance, hailed on the street, or picked up from designated taxi ranks.
How much does a taxi driver earn in Belfast?
Average £49,438 per year.
Is it better to book a taxi in advance?
Booking a taxi in advance is more affordable than taking one at the airport, and you will also know exactly what the journey will cost. There will be no surprises at all.
Can you flag down a taxi in Belfast?
Taxi availability
All taxis with roof signs can be hailed in Belfast from midnight until 6.00 am every Friday and Saturday night, and on public holidays.
Are black taxis running in Belfast?
The community taxi service is back on the city’s streets – but with reduced capacity. In Belfast, the black taxis are back.
Are there black cabs in Belfast?
West and North Belfast Black Taxis serve the following routes seven days a week from 6.30am: Falls Road. Whiterock/Sliabh Dubh.
Can you wear orange in Belfast?
No – definitely not a problem! The only time people might even think of it would be on a key day or in a certain place. For example if you dressed all in orange on 12th July – it might look as if you were making a statement (and people would assume you were of a loyalist/unionist persuasion).
What can you fit in a black cab?
Black cabs are very spacious and there is plenty of space for your luggage. You can take 4 medium and 4 hand luggages on our black cabs. How many passengers can travel on a black cab? All our black cabs have seating for up to 6 passengers.
Do you have to wear a mask in a black cab?
Use of face coverings in taxis
Guidance on face coverings is available at GOV.UK – Face coverings. Although taxi drivers and passengers are not legally required to wear face coverings we strongly recommend that they do, due to the relatively close contact between vehicle occupants.
Can you visit the Game of Thrones set in Belfast?
Located at the authentic filming location of Linen Mill Studios in Banbridge, Northern Ireland, this immersive experience will give visitors the chance to journey through the lands of Westeros and explore the world of Game of Thrones like never before.
Where was taxi series filmed?
The article was a profile of several drivers who worked the night shift for a New York cab company. The series was produced on Stage 23 at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, California, from July 5, 1978, to February 18, 1983.
How hard is the black cab test?
The test requires a tremendous amount of knowledge as the would-be cabbies study not only the streets, their names, and what direction they run, but also landmarks, restaurants, pubs, shops, and even small statues that would be difficult to see while even walking.
Is the taxi Knowledge test hard?
The Knowledge of London test is renowned around the world for being one of, if not the, hardest taxi knowledge test in existence. Often referred to as simply, ‘The Knowledge’ aspiring London cabbies can expect to spend around 3-4 years of study before being able to pass the test.
Do black cabs still do the knowledge?
Black cabs are licensed to pick people up from the street. To get a black cab license a driver has to study for this and this can take 3 years or so. It is colloquially called ‘The Knowledge’ and this is something that they’re proud to say they have.