Line of Duty Tour

Fans just can’t get enough of the BBC’s crime-busting drama about corrupt police, Line of Duty. Venture behind the scenes and discover secrets about this award-winning series on our brand new Line of Duty tour in Belfast.

Your 2 hour Line of Duty tour takes you on a behind-the-scenes look at this popular series giving you a chance to stand on the spot of your screen heroes. You’ll get the chance to see the locations where some of the most exciting and memorable scenes were filmed.  Also learn about the real-life inspiration for this crime drama.

Line of Duty was written and created by Jed Mercurio and set in an unspecified British city.  Filming for Season 1 took place in Birmingham, and from Season 2 onwards, production moved over to Northern Ireland  However most filming takes place in or around Belfast.

The Line of Duty Walking tour starts in the heart of Belfast at the Irish Tour Tickets office before you head straight over to one of the tour’s highlights: AC-12 HQ. The fictional anti-corruption unit is where Superintendent Ted Hastings leads DI Kate Fleming, DI Steve Arnott and the rest of his team fighting corruption within the Central Police Force.

Of course, all good things have to come to an end, and in Season 6 Steve Arnott has a quiet word with his ex to talk about leaving anti-corruption. We’ll take you to the location where this conversation took place.

Line of Duty Walking Tour

A Line of Duty Walking Tour wouldn’t be complete without taking you to locations for at least one dramatic arrest, an ambush while transporting a prisoner, and the finding of a dead body.

During the walk, you’ll follow in the footsteps of Dot and Kate after Dot’s ‘Urgent exit required’ message during Season 3. You’ll see a good section of the chase scene including where Kate hitches a ride on a lorry in pursuit of Dot.  Also the fictional Kingsgate High Street where they sprint through the crowded street, weapons in hand.

From Season 5 you will see the spot where Steve ignores Hastings’ Fahrenheit order during the adrenaline-filled standoff with rogue undercover agent John Corbett.

You’ll visit the locations for some of the most exciting moments in Season 6 including the shooting between Ryan, Jo and Kate and the subsequent car chase scene where Jo and Kate are ultimately caught.

The final location on the tour is one of the most famous meeting points used in Line of Duty. We’ll take you to the graffiti-covered tunnel seen throughout the series where AC-12’s undercover agents have their secret meetings. Remember your cameras, you’ll want to get a photo at this location!

The tour route is approximately 2 miles long and will go at a leisurely pace.  There will be plenty of time and opportunities to take photographs. Throughout the tour, your knowledgeable guide will share anecdotes about filming, snippets about the show’s impressive cast list, be entertained with some of the shenanigans that the actors get up to in between takes!

You can combine this tour with a Derry Girls Tour of Belfast or a Game of Thrones Tour

Departure from Belfast City Centre

Meet your guide at the Irish Tour Tickets office in the heart of Belfast where your investigation into the world of Line of Duty begins.

AC-12 Headquarters

Visit the exterior used as the headquarters of AC-12, where Superintendent Ted Hastings and his team tackle corruption within the police force.

Steve Arnott’s Final Conversation Location

See the spot where Steve meets his ex to discuss leaving anti-corruption, one of the more personal moments in the series.

Dramatic Arrest Scene Location

Stand at the filming site of one of the show’s intense arrest sequences and hear how these high-pressure scenes were brought to life.

Prisoner Transport Ambush Location

Visit the area used for a tense ambush during a prisoner transfer, one of the show’s signature action sequences.

Crime Scene Discovery Location

See where a body is discovered during one of the investigations, highlighting the darker side of the series.

Dot and Kate Chase Route

Follow the route from Season 3 after the “urgent exit required” message, including the stretch where Kate pursues Dot through the city.

Kingsgate High Street

Walk through the street used as the fictional Kingsgate High Street where officers sprint through crowds during the dramatic chase scene.

Lorry Hitch Scene Location

See the spot where Kate hitches a ride on a lorry while pursuing Dot in one of the show’s most memorable moments.

Season 5 Standoff Location

Visit the location where Steve defies Hastings’ order during the tense confrontation with undercover agent John Corbett.

Season 6 Shooting and Car Chase Location

Explore the area used in the dramatic shooting involving Ryan, Jo and Kate, followed by the high-speed car chase that concludes the sequence.

Secret Meeting Tunnel

Finish at the graffiti-covered tunnel used throughout the series as a covert meeting point for undercover officers, one of the most recognisable locations from the show.

Accommodation Suggestions

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Is the tour accessible?
– This guided tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or parents with prams or buggies due to the uneven surfaces on the route. British Sign Language is not provided on the tour.

Do children need to be accompanied?
– All people under 18 (i.e. 17 years old and younger) must be accompanied by an adult (aged 18 years or over) on all tours

Is the tour suitable for children?
– Yes as long as they are accompanied by an adult

Does the tour still go ahead if there is bad weather?
– Yes, unless on a be very rare occasions when we have to cancel e.g Force Majeure

– Free Cancellations – Cancel for free up to 24 hours before departure—no questions asked.

– Unlimited Rescheduling – Change your tour date as many times as you need without extra charges.

– Save £££s Booking Direct – Enjoy the guaranteed lowest price when you book directly with us (the direct operator of the tour).

– Hassle-Free Booking Experience – Get excellent customer service with your questions answered quickly and easily by our expert team who know the tours better than anyone.

– Trip Protection Insurance – Add extra peace of mind with optional trip protection insurance available at checkout. 

– Inclusions: Professional guide

– Exclusions: Gratuities (optional)