Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour
Rated 5 Stars, based on 498 Reviews.
This walking tour takes you into the heart of the Bogside,see the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre, learn about all the important events, Civil Rights Association, Battle of the Bogside, Interment, The Free Derry Story,and the Peace Process.All of our guides are locals who lived through the conflict. One of our guides was also one off the co founders of the Bloody Sunday justice Campaign that inspired the second Bloody Sunday Inquiry that began in 1998.You won't be disappointed in choosing this walking tour.You can choose the time and date when you want to do this walking tour.We also provide a private car that seats four passengers incase of poor weather. This walking tour will start and finish outside the " Museum of Free Derry "in Glenfada Park in the Bogside.
Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tours
Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 158 Reviews.
One of the few tours that walks a full circuit of the famous City Walls with smaller sized groups for the quality and comfort of guests.
Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Tour.
1. Private Tours (2 hrs)(1-15 places) Alternative starting points and routes can be requested and adapted to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests.
2. Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places)
3. Full/Half Day tours are available within the Specialised History tour option
This tour gives a wider history of the city, including St Columba, Vikings, Normans and Irish chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster, the building of its iconic Walls, the siege of 1688/89, the aftermath of Scots/Irish emigration to the USA, industrialisation, railways and bridge building, the 1840s potato famine and resulting emigration , the Home Rule crisis and partition, the city in two World Wars , the recent Troubles, the peace process including Brexit, and the Derry Girls.
Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story - Walking Tour
Rated 5 Stars, based on 184 Reviews.
The Bloody Sunday Story Walking Tour is facilitated by a brother of one of the victims who was killed that day.Some of our guides are also locals who where survivors of the Bloody Sunday massacre. Hear the story from John, one of the co-founders of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign where he will put forward his perspective of the historic events of the troubles and how he himself was directly affected.
The tour covers the Civil Rights era, Free Derry Corner, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, the Peace Process and the Bogside Murals.This tour begins outside the Museum of free Derry. Visitors can pick the date and times whenever you want to do this walking tour.
Private Guided Walking Tour in Derry City
Rated 4.9 Stars, based on 629 Reviews.
Derry Blue Badge is a member of the coveted TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. Its proprieter Michael Cooper has been an elected representative in Derry for many years and has also been involved in a wide range of projects related to the peace process in Derry, His team of guides also come from a range of backgrounds related to the conflict and peace process which gives visitors the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the development of the conflict and peace process in Derry. Visitors will also learn how the Irish peace process has been used as a template for other processes throughout the world.
Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall
Rated 4.6 Stars, based on 271 Reviews.
Our walking history tours look at the lasting political and social implications of Bloody Sunday and other local incidents of the Troubles. It begins at the Guildhall in city center and drops into the Bogside area from Derry’s intact city walls. Learn from survivors and family members as you trace the footsteps of the Bloody Sunday march. Our tours also pass the world-famous Bogside Murals, offering in-depth histories of each. We stop by the iconic Free Derry Corner and our tour ends at the Bloody Sunday monument on Rossville Street just across the way from the Museum of Free Derry.
Bloody Sunday and Bogside Murals Walking Tour
Rated 5 Stars, based on 5 Reviews.
Guided tour: A knowledgeable guide will lead you through the Bogside, sharing insights into the city's complex history and the events that shaped it.
Murals: You'll see the iconic murals that make up The People's Gallery, including depictions of civil rights, Bloody Sunday, hunger strikes and the peace mural.
Bloody Sunday: You'll visit the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre, where 14 unarmed civilians were murdered by British Paratroopers in 1972. Your guide will provide context and personal stories about the event.
Historical context: You'll gain a deeper understanding of the conflict, the civil rights movement, and the impact of these events on the people of Derry.
Local perspectives: Your guide will share local stories, experiences, and perspectives, providing a unique and personal insight into the city's history.
The tour will take you through the streets of the Bogside where the events unfolded.
Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast
Rated 5 Stars, based on 19 Reviews.
A Completely Unique Private Tour with a Professional Tour Guide including Private Transportation.This Tour is completely Unique in that it is not offered by ANY other company ANYWHERE in Northern Ireland.It is an amazing day out in beautiful ancient County Derry/Londonderry!This tour would suit previous visitors to Northern Ireland who have did all the other sights!
You will learn about the Battle of the Bogside,Operation Motorman and Bloody Sunday.Your guide will take you through the area in which those tragic events took place, show you where thirteen civil rights marchers where shot dead by the paratroopers of the British Army, your guide who is also a local historian as well as a political activist will also take you on your own private tour of the ancient city walls where you will learn about the siege and plantation as well as the politically charged murals and street art depicting various events related to the city and beyond as well as the historic canons dotted through city.
Derrie Danders: Highlights of the Walled City a Self-Guided Audio Tour
Rated 5 Stars, based on 30 Reviews.
Welcome to the historic city of Derry – or Londonderry, depending on who you ask. Ours is a city rich in complex history, and filled with locals who’ll invite you to stay and "enjoy the craic".
This self-guided GPS audio tour takes you on a full circuit of the city's 400-year-old walls. I’ll point out many of the famous historical and cultural sights en route and suggest places to return to for longer visits.
You may know a bit about the city from the recent comedy series Derry Girls, and we’ll visit the popular mural dedicated to the show. But on this tour you’ll also hear about:
• The city's saint, St Columba / Colmcille, who first established his monastery here in 542 AD
• The great Siege of Derry in 1688 and 1689
• The Troubles, which were a part of life here from 1969 to 1994
• The city's role in the second world war and the Battle of the Atlantic
• Immigration during the Plantation of Ulster
• Emigration during the Irish Potato Famine, or Great Famine, from 1845 to 1849
Derry Bloody Sunday The Troubles Self Guided Audio Walking Tour
Learn about the history of Bloody Sunday. Our tour will take you from the solemn Bloody Sunday Monument, where a peaceful march turned into tragedy, through the heart of the Bogside, and end at the hopeful glow of the Peace Flame, a symbol of reconciliation and new beginnings. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires. You'll be guided step by step by our walking tour app. Location aware, it plays as you walk, hands free.
Herstory Derry Tour
Rated 5 Stars, based on 15 Reviews.
It's history but not as you know it! This is the story of the women NOT in the other tours - the women of Derry and the famous women who visited here'. The Herstory Derry Tour' is researched and led by award-winning filmmaker and academic Anne Crilly.
This unique tour tells the herstory of the women in the city and gives an additional insight into the historic city of Derry.
Derry/Londonderry - Darker History Walking Tours
Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
Welcome to my darker "dander" around the Walled City.
For the quality of experience for its guests, this tour has restricted group numbers.
Normally starting from the Visit Derry tourist office in Waterloo Place, we will walk in and around the Walled City, pausing off to hear some of the darker, spooky or haunted history of this ancient city.
The city currently hosts the largest Halloween Street Festival in Europe between 28-31 October each year.
An alternative start point for private tours is available on request at the Peace Tree on Browning Drive but all tours will normally finish at Visit Derry.
Derrie Danders: Wander around the Waterside on a self-guided GPS audio tour
Rated 4.3 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
Take in the sites of this historic city on a self-guided GPS audio walk across the iconic Peace Bridge to Waterside, on the east bank of the River Foyle. We’ll hear about the military past of the area around Ebrington Square, and then continue on through the beautiful grounds of St Columb's Park. We’ll end the tour by making our way to the old railway station through the area of my childhood home in Bonds Street.
On this walking tour, you’ll see and hear about:
• The city's saint, St Columba who established his monastery here in 542 AD.
• The city's oldest building, St Brecan's Church
• The Siege of Derry that took place near Stronge's Orchard in 1688 and 1699
• The military and naval barracks at Ebrington
• The city's role in the second world war and the Battle of the Atlantic from 1939 to 1945
• The iconic Peace Bridge
• The working class area of Bonds Street and the churches in the area
• The railways in the city, both old and new
• The modern sculpture of the Peace Tree
Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry's Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour
Rated 4.5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
Embark on a haunting self-guided tour exploring Derry/Londonderry's eerie past. Join David Douglas, a passionate historian and owner of Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, to uncover spine-chilling narratives and delve into the city's mysterious allure.
Discover the origins of Halloween as you explore the city renowned for hosting Europe's largest Halloween street festival. This tour unravels chilling tales at iconic spots like the Nerve Centre, St Augustine's Church, and the Tower Museum. Discover ghostly legends, tragic love stories, and historical events intertwined with the city's unique history.
Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.
Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
Derrie Danders: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Riverside and South City
Rated 5 Stars, based on 3 Reviews.
Welcome to the historic city of Derry / Londonderry, and to this walking tour focused on the city’s maritime and industrial heritage. We’ll ramble along the River Foyle from the Peace Bridge to the Craigavon Bridge, before returning to our starting point with a stroll through the city. You’ll see the spot where Scottish settlers left for America and, a little further up the river, the spot where the city’s patron saint Columba left for Scotland. Along the way, you’ll learn how bridges, railways and shirt factories were built as the city came into the industrial age, the role of the city in World War II, and where divided communities still live on either side of the walls that are now called peace lines.
On this tour you’ll also see:
• HMS Ferret, the port where the WWII naval ships that protected convoys and hunted German U-boats were berthed
• The parts of the city that were industrialised first, including what were the world’s largest ship factories in the 1800s
• Some of the city’s most important churches
• The iconic “Hands Across the Divide” sculpture on Craigavon Bridge
• The location of the world’s first independent department store
• The Masonic Hall, the courthouse and the War Memorial
• The former residences of Mrs Cecil Francis Alexander, a famous 19th century hymn writer, and Phil Coulter, a modern songwriter
Derrie Danders: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Quayside and North City
Rated 5 Stars, based on 1 Reviews.
Welcome to the historic city of Derry/Londonderry.
This self-guided audio walking tour focuses on pivotal moments in the city's history, including its emergence as a shipbuilding hub, emigration to North America to escape the Irish Potato Famine, and the role of its port during World War II. We’ll start the tour near Peace Bridge and walk along the River Foyle to the quayside emigration sculptures, before looping back to our starting point.
Along the way, you’ll also see:
• Foyle Marina, which is the base for the Foyle Festival and the biennial Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
• The campus of Magee College, which dates back to 1865
• Shirt factories that shaped modern business
Peacemakers Museum Entry Ticket
Rated 4.8 Stars, based on 37 Reviews.
The Peacemakers Museum explores how the North of Ireland moved from decades of violent conflict to the peace we all enjoy and maintain today. Located in the famous Bogside area of Derry in the North of Ireland. The small working class area witnessed some of the key events of the conflict including the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. The museum explores the period from August 1972 to May 2007 to explain how the conflict evolved into the peace process and the impact of both on the local area. The museum uses artefacts, oral history, archive footage, interactive features and unique displays to explain how the Agreement was reached, its implementation and its potential implications for the future of the island.
County Derry Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (7 Day Pass) UK
Self-guided Tour and Treasure Hunt Travel Experience
The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors and connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off the beaten track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues and completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes and become the UK’s Greatest Explorer!
Whether exploring by car, on foot around town or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun and learning
Derry Londonderry Private Luxury Full Day Tour From Belfast
Rated 5 Stars, based on 8 Reviews.
Luxury Mercedes Benz Private Tour to Derry,also known as Londonderry,is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland.It’s known for the intact 17th-century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates.Within the walls, spired St. Columb’s Cathedral displays artefacts from the 1688–9 Siege of Derry. Near the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum has city views and historical exhibits. Huge stained-glass windows adorn the neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall. This is a Private Qualified Guided tour in your own Private Air Conditioned Minivan with privacy Glass. The tour includes a visit to the Bogside to learn about Bloody Sunday as well as the British Army's Operation Motorman and a visit to Free Derry corner with lots of opportunities for photographs along the way. After you will have lunch and we will walk around the city's ancient walls including the 16th century canon, before a visit to the peace bridge and on the way back for a drink in Ireland's highest pub the Ponderosa in the beautiful Sperrin Mountains.
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Derry by Operation City Quest
To play Operation City Quest in Derry and Strabane, you'll use an app to gather points by completing exciting tasks and finding objects around the city in any order you choose. Use strategy to gain the most points on the app's leaderboard and beat out other teams. Our scavenger hunt has a remote host that will help throughout the game via chat. Let's get competing in Derry and Strabane.
Zombie Scavengers Game - Derry and Strabane, UK
Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony.
The Setting:
Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can.
Your Mission:
With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse!
PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.