{"id":21495,"date":"2023-07-05T13:50:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/?p=21495"},"modified":"2023-07-05T13:50:41","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T12:50:41","slug":"new-tour-experience-unlocks-belfasts-untold-stories-and-melodies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/2023\/07\/new-tour-experience-unlocks-belfasts-untold-stories-and-melodies\/","title":{"rendered":"NEW TOUR EXPERIENCE UNLOCKS BELFAST\u2019S UNTOLD STORIES AND MELODIES"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pioneering travel company, set up by a father on his paternity leave, is launching its inaugural tour promising to uncover a side of Belfast rarely found in tourist books.<\/h4>\n

The brainchild of Gareth Maguire,\u00a0Unheard Adventures<\/a><\/u>\u00a0was conceived and built by the Belfast native after the birth of his first child in 2022 when he took five weeks paternity leave from his role in tech. \u00a0Gareth\u2019s focus is on curating hidden gems and vibrant cultural experiences for travellers seeking immersive and unique experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Belfast Traditional Music Trail is a unique way to experience Irish music. With two professional musicians as your guides you will be treated to a performance of traditional tunes, songs and stories, all of which make up your own personal \u2018session\u2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The company\u2019s first tour is \u201cBelfast- the then and now\u201d<\/a><\/u>\u00a0a two-part experience taking place on Saturday July 8th<\/sup>\u00a0which promises an unforgettable journey through Belfast’s rich history and vibrant cultural and traditional musical scene.<\/p>\n

The tour begins with a\u00a0Belfast political history tour<\/strong>, led by knowledgeable locals who lived, worked and fought during the turbulent Troubles from the 1960s through to the late 90s. Men and women will share their personal stories and explain how religion, rebellion, politics, and conflict shaped their experiences and the cityscape, uncovering the intriguing murals that narrate the area’s local history and culture.<\/p>\n

Following a stop for lunch in Belfast\u2019s trendy and vibrant Cathedral quarter, participants then embark on the\u00a0Belfast Traditional Music trail<\/strong>, with two professional musicians as guides.<\/p>\n

Here they will\u00a0be treated to a performance of captivating Irish tunes, songs and stories, as they walk through cobbled alleyways, past iconic landmarks and on to three different bars housed in some of the city\u2019s oldest buildings, where they can enjoy a local beer, cider, whiskey or Guinness.<\/p>\n

Each pub visit unveils a new musical dimension, with different instruments taking the spotlight, offering a unique insight into the similarities and differences between Belfast and Scottish music, as well as the distinctiveness of Irish melodies from various regions.<\/p>\n

The tour, which costs \u00a380 per person, will commence at 10:30am beside the famous Europa Hotel on Great Victoria Street, concluding at 5:30 pm.<\/p>\n

Participants can prolong their stay with a special overnight rate at the Europa or Grand Central hotel from \u00a3100 per night on both Friday and Saturday.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2022, while on paternity leave, I approached my friend, Matt Lynch to develop the idea for Unheard Adventures. We both share a passion for storytelling and for our hometown, Belfast, despite residing in different parts of the world – Dublin and Dubai,\u201d says Gareth.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur aim is to create unforgettable memories and invite travellers to embark on off-the-beaten-path journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Our inaugural tour on Saturday July 8th<\/sup>\u00a0promises something very different to what\u2019s available right now in a city bursting with history and culture.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can reserve your spot by visiting\u00a0www.unheardadventures.com\/product\/belfast\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

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A pioneering travel company, set up by a father on his paternity leave, is launching its inaugural tour promising to uncover a side of Belfast rarely found in tourist books. The brainchild of Gareth Maguire,\u00a0Unheard Adventures\u00a0was conceived and built by the Belfast native after the birth of his first child in 2022 when he took … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21495"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21495"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21495\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21497,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21495\/revisions\/21497"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21495"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21495"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/whatsonni.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21495"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}