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Derry: Walled City Private Tour

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Activity provider:Derry Guided Tours
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Private tour
Derry: Walled City Private Tour
Activity provider:Derry Guided Tours
5  / 526 reviews

Explore the history that shaped this part of Ireland and the City of Derry - the only fully walled city in Ireland. Monasteries, siege, cannons and rebellions are just some of the history of Derry.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group

Experience

Highlights

  • See the world famous walled city of Derry
  • Walk a full circuit of the walls as you discover the history and the sites
  • Enjoy the best views of this historic city
  • Learn about the past from an expert guide

Full description

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.

Includes

  • 90 minute private guided walking tour

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Meeting point

Tower Museum. Magazine Street just in side the city walls and just off Guildhall Square.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • Times are arranged after booking
  • There is a slope on the city walls, and although it is short, it is steep. Check in advance if you have mobility issues
  • Come prepared with sensible clothing as the Irish weather can change quickly

Customer reviews

Overall rating

5 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Jennifer – United StatesMay 7, 2024  – Verified booking
I can’t say enough about our tour with Gleann. We learned so much about the history of Derry- both ancient and more recent. It was really interesting and made us feel connected to our Irish ancestry as well. His personal connection to the more recent events made such an impact. Overall it was both fun and educational. I would love to come back to Derry some day.
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Elizabeth – AustraliaSeptember 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Gleann was a wealth of Irish knowledge and history, passionate and friendly.
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Chelsea – United StatesMay 2, 2024  – Verified booking
Glenn, our guide, was so knowledgeable and friendly! He took us on a perfectly placed tour of the Derry walls complete with "Derry Girls" anecdotes laced in. I can't wait to go back and re-watch the Netflix series again. He also had great recommendations for other things to do while in Derry as well as other activities for the surrounding area. We'd love to have other tours with him again in the future!
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