Revolution Tours was founded by Paul Pelan, a native of Belfast, Ireland whose life has been shaped by exploration, education, and a deep appreciation for Ireland’s complex history. He currently teaches in Humanities and Social Science at U.S. colleges and in prison education programs. He has served as a Resident Director for study abroad programs in the UK and Ireland, and led educational tours throughout Europe for travelers of all ages. With nearly four decades of experience, Paul brings together a love of history and a passion for authentic travel.

Paul grew up during a time of great change in Belfast, and that background fuels his commitment to sharing the region’s layered history with honesty and curiosity. His tours are as much about people and place as they are about movement. Every route is designed to connect riders to the landscape and to the living culture that defines it.

Paul draws from his background teaching philosophy, believing that travel itself is an act of reflection, a way to better understand the world and ourselves. An avid cyclist, Paul has completed major fundraising and awareness rides across Ireland and North America, including BOSTREAL. His passion for exploration and the love of cycling infuses each tour with purpose and depth.