Belfast Churches Walking Tour
(City Centre Loop)
This tour lasts two and half hours and covers a distance of 3 kilometres over flat ground. Along the way you’ll discover how faith, community, and conflict have all played a role in Belfast’s past. From grand church buildings to peaceful graveyards tucked away from the busy streets, each stop offers a window into the lives, beliefs, and events that helped shape the city we see today.
St Anne's Cathedral
Seat of the Church of Ireland in Belfast
Built from the late 19th century onward
2. St Patrick's Church Belfast
Built 1815 on an older Catholic foundation
Major step in Catholic public presence after legal restrictions eased
3. First Presbyterian Church Belfast
Ulster Presbyterian identity
One of the key dissenting traditions in Belfast
Independent from Anglican authority
4. St Mary's Church Belfast
A key Catholic site tucked into the older streets.
One of the earliest Catholic churches in Belfast (1784)
Built during the Penal Law period when Catholic worship was restricted
5. St Malachy's Church Belfast
One of Belfast’s architectural gems.
Why it stands out:
Built 1840s in ornate Gothic Revival style
Known for its beautiful interior and fan vaulting
6. St George's Church Belfast
Georgian Anglican Belfast
Built for the growing merchant class
Reflects 18th–19th century expansion of the city
