Take Shanks' Pony (that's local speak for walking, 'shanks' being your legs) on three specialised city tours. All tours depart from the Belfast Welcome Centre, 47 Donegall Place, apart from the Historical Pub Tour which departs from upstairs in The Crown Bar. The first two tours last 90mins and the pub tour lasts 2hrs.

Historic Belfast: journey from the 1660s to present day, taking in Victorian landmarks, significant buildings and lcoations exploring the local legacy of RMS Titanic.

Blackstaff Way: discover the secrets of the city centre's most important thoroughfares, see Belfast's oldest bridge and uncover the identity of the Black Man. This great tour gives even the most seasoned city dweller some really tasty tidbits about Belfast's past and its most influential characters. For group bookings contact Billy Dickson, tel. 9029 2631, billy.dickson@ntlworld.com, www.belfast-city-walking-tours.co.uk.

Historical Pub Tour of Belfast: Unearth the hidden history behind Belfast's best bars and sample some fine sips to boot. Contact Judy Crawford, tel. 9268 3665, judycrawford@belfastpubtours.com, www.belfastpubtours.com.