Londonderry / Derry

Tours

This walking Tour begins and ends at the ''Museum of Free Derry''in the Bogside.This walking tour takes you into the heart of the Bogside, see Derrys citys Bogside life size murals.Explore where the Bloody Sunday massacre took place.Learn about start of the Troubles,Battle of the Bogside,the irish Hunger Strikes,Visit the world famous ''Free Derry Wall''. All our guides lived through the conflict with years of experience and can answer any questions you may have.Explore and learn about our world famous Peace Process that ended our thirty five year conflict.And if this isnt enough Irish history you can visit the ''Museum of Free Derry'' at the end of the walking tour. For more information and pictures please visit my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetroubles_bogsidewalkingtour

Visit the walled city of Derry, the only fully walled city in Ireland and Britain, for a fun filled tour of the film locations from the comedy TV show Derry Girls. Explore some of the show’s most iconic filming locations, such as Bishop's Gate, Long Tower Church, Guildhall and the Derry Girls mural. Stop by Pump Street and learn the difference between a cream horn and a cream finger, and try one for yourself if you fancy it. Along the way, listen to your guide share stories about the local history of Derry as you wander through some of the city’s most beloved landmarks.

The Bloody Sunday walking tour is facilitated by a brother of one of the men killed on that day. Some of our guides are also locals who were survivors of the Bloody Sunday Massacre. The tour covers the civil rights era, Free Derry Corner, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, the peace process, the public enquiries which followed Bloody Sunday (Widgery and Saville) and the Bogside murals. This tour will provide you a unique and comprehensive perspective on the complex history of Derry City and the events of Bloody Sunday as well as some personal anecdotes which can only be given by those who lived the experience. More more information and photos please see my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetroubles_bogsidewalkingtour.

Discover the history of Derry on a guided walking tour. Walk along the city's historic walls, see the oldest building inside the walled city, and learn about the city's history, including the Siege of Derry and Bloody Sunday. Meet your guide at 11 Carlisle Road and set off on a guided walking tour of Derry. Walk along the city's historic walls and see the oldest building inside the walled city, St Columbs Cathedral, St Eugene’s Cathedral, St Columba’s Long Tower, St Augustines, and First Derry Presbyterian Church. Learn about the Apprentice Boys and the city's marching traditions, and discover why Derry played a pivotal role in World War 2. Hear about the city's history, including emigration, the Plantation, the Siege of Derry. Look over the Bogside and learn about our city modern political history, including Bloody Sunday, see the murals and hear the stories behind them.

In this tour, you will get an introduction to the 1500 year old history of the city of Derry/Londonderry, while walking a clockwise route on the City's 400 year old Walls. The times of 105 minutes for a Private Tour and 75 minutes for a Small Group Public Tour are approximate and they may vary due to the size of the group and the walking speed of its members, and also weather conditions or other changes to the route outside of the guide's control. You will hear about St Columba who established his monastery here in 542 AD, the Vikings, Normans who came, and also the English/Scottish planters who then made their home here from the 1600's. You will also hear about the Great Siege of Derry of 1688/89, emigrations in the 1700's and 1800's, the Shirt Factories, the city's role in two World Wars, the Troubles of the period 1969-1994, and the subsequent Peace Process and the recent TV Series the Derry Girls. This tour has limited group sizes for the quality of the guest's experience - no large impersonal group tours here. The focus is on a personalised approach and tour route and content can be customised for private group bookings.

The modern history of Derry is explored in the Bogside tour. Subjects range from the partition of Ireland and the creation of the six-county state, widespread religious discrimination against Irish Catholics, Civil Rights period, Battle of the Bogside 1969, Bloody Sunday massacre January 1972 and covers both inquiries in to Bloody Sunday and the conflict that occurred here afterwards. You will visit the Bogside, the crucible of the modern day conflict and home of the Civil Rights Association. View the world famous Bogside murals in Derry's Bogside. The Bogside murals give visitors a glimpse in to the recent history of Derry using visual art Visit the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre. The Bloody Sunday monument was the last physical act of the NI Civil Rights Association. 

Discover the highlights of Ireland’s 4 corners, including all the sights of Northern Ireland. Enjoy a night at a traditional Irish pub, plenty of opportunities to dance the night away, hikes through bogs and castle ruins, and much more.  Day 1: Dublin - Belfast Visit Belfast and discover Titanic Belfast and the historic downtown quarter. Spend the night in Belfast. Day 2: Belfast - Derry Explore the Antrim Coast with visits to Dunluce Castle and Giants Causeway and photo opportunities at the Dark Hedges and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Enjoy a historic walking tour in Derry. Spend the night in Derry. Day 3: Derry - Galway Depart Northern Ireland and road trip along the Wild Atlantic Way to Galway. Stop in surfing hotspot Strandhill for lunch and enjoy a walk on the beach. Enjoy a free walking tour in Galway. Spend the night in Galway. Day 4: Galway - Dingle Head to Annascaul via the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren. Spend the night in Annascaul on the Dingle peninsula. Day 5: Dingle - Killarney Enjoy a full day of touring on the Dingle Peninsula, one of Europe’s most spectacular road trips. Spend the night in Killarney. Day 6: Killarney - Dublin Depart Killarney for Dublin. Enjoy a tour of the Killarney National Park and a visit to Blarney Castle in Cork. The tour ends in Dublin by the early evening.

Discover the long history of Derry and the surrounding area on this city walls walking tour. Derry is one of the longest continuously used areas of land in Ireland, dating back some six thousand years. This walking tour takes the 1.4 km circuitous route along the walls. Learn how St Colmcille set his monastery on the island of Doire in 546 before going to Iona in the western isles of Scotland, bringing Christianity to Britain. Hear about Queen Elizabeth I's advance into Ulster, bringing Anglicization and the Protestant religion, then the Irish response to this invasion that led to the Nine Years War 1594-1603, ending with the Flight of the Earls in 1607. Discover why the famous City Walls were built, and why the name of the city is still contested following Derry's change to Londonderry under King James I. Immerse yourself in the history of the Siege of Derry, The Fountain Estate, Derry Gaol, the Apprentice Boys, as well as the Great Hunger and emigration.

Explore some of North Ireland's highlights on a budget 3-day tour from Dublin. Visit Belfast and see some of the city's most important sights. Marvel at the Giant's Causeway, discover Dunluce Castle, take a walking tour of Derry, and more. Day 1: Dublin - Belfast city (overnight Belfast) Choose from one of two central Dublin collection locations and you'll be on your way. Your first stop this morning is at Monasterboice, a monastic settlement dating back to 501 AD. By late morning you'll arrive in Belfast. Discover why Lonely Planet regards Northern Ireland's capital as one of the top 10 'must-visit' cities on Earth. Your driver will show you highlights including City Hall, Queen's University, Albert's Clock, Botanic Gardens, and much more.  With plenty of time at leisure to explore the city, the political “Black Taxi” tour (optional) is strongly recommended to view the Peace Wall and infamous political murals. The drivers are locals and can explain what life was like in Belfast during the conflict of 1969-1998. This evening you'll stay downtown, in a most lively area with great pubs and restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. Live music venues are plentiful, and Belfast is well known for its great nightlife. Day 2: Belfast - Giants Causeway - Dunluce Castle - Derry A glorious touring day cruising the beautiful North Coast. You will initially visit the Dark Hedges, famed by Game of Thrones. Then it's the jackpot visit of the day: the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trace the footprints of Celtic giants as you walk the Giant's Causeway, the proud location of an estimated 60,000 hexagonal columns of basalt rock formed by cataclysmic violent volcanic eruptions a long, long time ago. Listen to your guide wax lyrical about the giant warrior-hero Fionn McCool. Afterward, explore the amazing Dunluce Castle ruins with paid entrance. You'll continue to the nearby city of Derry where you'll spend the afternoon. There will be plenty of time at leisure after an excellent in-depth walking tour of Derry's walls with a local guide. Learn why the city is officially known as Londonderry and the story of the long bloody siege here in 1689. Head down to the well-known Bogside district, the scene of the Bloody Sunday massacre in 1972, and the inspiration for U2's classic anthem 'Sunday, Bloody Sunday'. Overnight in Derry. Day 3: Derry - Sligo - Galway - Dublin After breakfast this morning, you'll head down a portion of the west coast's Wild Atlantic Way in the Republic of Ireland. Further along the road lies Ireland's premier surf venue and beach at Strandhill, Co. Sligo, and you will have some leisure time here for lunch. Perhaps enjoy a walk on the amazing surfing beaches and check out The Strand Bar. Your final stop before returning to Dublin is Galway where you have free time to explore. Perhaps you might like to visit some wonderful local seafood eateries, or try a pint in one of the fantastic pubs. You then take a scenic drive back to Dublin, arriving back at approx. 7:00 PM.

Political tour of the Bogside with a stop at each mural in the neighborhood to understand the reasons that triggered the Northern Irish civil war and its consequences. Particular attention is given to Bloody Sunday, a critical and fundamental event in the history of the city. The tour takes place entirely on foot and will stop near the murals and monuments of the neighborhood which recall the various events during the period of troubles. The tour is carried out by qualified native Italian-speaking guides who will introduce you to the history and anecdotes of the city of Derry.