What to do and see in Derry, Northern Ireland: The Best Historical & Heritage Tours

Derry Guided Tours will take you around 1.4 km (0.87 miles) of one of the best preserved walled cities in Europe. Built in 1613 the walls are utilised in telling the history of Derry. Starting in the Monastic period (6th century) the history of Derry unfolds Nine Years War, Plantation of Ulster, 1641 Rebellion, Siege of Derry 1689, 1798 Rebellion the Great Hunger and more. This tour offers you 90 minutes of Irish history explored and explained.

Inclusions: 90-minute walking tour, Private tour

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

The authentic Bloody Sunday and Bogside Murals Private Walking tour. Tour is lead by a Son of one of the Bloody Sunday victims. Guides are all local with local knowledge.  The Bogside is the Crucible of the northern conflict known as the 'Troubles'. This now vibrant area of Derry City was the site of some of the most important eras in modern Irish history.  •Civil Rights Period  •The Battle of the Bogside  •Bloody Sunday Massacre •Operation Motorman •Widgery Tribunal Saville Inquiry  •Good Friday Agreement Peace Process  • Private walking tour will last for 90 minutes. • Bogside Murals. • Free Derry Corner. • Bloody Sunday site and Monument. 

Inclusions: Private guided walking tour, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Lunch, Transportation to/from attractions

Your Irish Experience begins here. The Ultimate 10 day small group tour (max 15 people) of Ireland covers the length and breadth, north and south of our magical Emerald Isle. Spoil yourself on this ten day tour with unrivaled scenery, a feast of tradition, history, culture, castles and the great outdoors. You will have an unforgettable experience on your tour exploring everything from kayaking with dolphins in Dingle Bay to the magnificent sights on the Ring of Kerry. Prepare to be awestruck by Ireland’s most famous landmark – The Cliffs of Moher, fall in love with the bustling bohemian Galway City and the Aran Islands. Cross the border to Northern Ireland and lose yourself at the Giants Causeway and be blown away at the Titanic Belfast. This is a trip of a lifetime.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 9 nights local boutique hotel and guesthouse accommodation, carefully selected by our team, Great breakfast (daily) suitable for meet lovers, vegetarians, vegans, gluten free and other needs,, Professional qualified Irish tour guide other local tour guides for the great Irish experience, Transport to all locations by air-conditioned by class leading Mercedes Sprinter busses , Kayak excursion in Dingle Bay, Distillery tour, Rock of Cashel, Kiss The Blarney Stone, Cycling tours (Galway and Aran Islands), Cliffs of Moher, Walking Tour London Derry, Titanic Experience

Exclusions: Lunch and dinner, Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Black Cab Tour Belfast

The modern history of Derry is explored in the Bloody Sunday and Bogside murals walking tour, organised for you and your party only. 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 and Bloody Sunday massacre January 1972. The tour also covers both inquiries in to Bloody Sunday and the conflict that occurred here afterwards. Sights to see Free Derry Corner, Bogside murals, Bloody Sunday massacre site and Bloody Sunday monument.

Inclusions: Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Spend a couple of hours exploring Derry's unique history while walking Derry's walls and Bogside. Derry was the crucible of the modern day conflict but is now a culturaly rich and vibrant city with a great Irish traditional music scene and varied supply of watering holes and eateries. Walk the 400 years old walls. Hear the rich history of Derry and Ireland. Experience the modern history of Derry in the Bogside. See the world famous Bogside murals. Visit the scenes of the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday.

Inclusions: Private Walking Tour.

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Join me on the Ultimate Derry experience where we will show you the best of Derry! On this incredible experience we will walk the Walls of Derry that have been standing fully intact for 400 years, and learn about not one but 3 sieges that this city held off! We will walk in the Bogside where we will see the world famous Political Murals, and hear about the events that took place in the area since 1969. We will walk to the craft village where we will be greeted with a glass of Irish coffee! :) Here we'll discover the history and art of creating the world famous Irish Coffee in a traditional Irish cottage while being entertained with traditional Irish music. Get the chance to create your very own Irish Coffee with a master class. Visit the multi award winning Walled City Brewery to begin a Beer Masterclass and have an interactive experience where you can relax, sit back and let our talented brewers tell you the 9000 year story of brewing through 10 house beers.

Inclusions: Tour guide

Exclusions: lunch

The Bloody Sunday Story Tour is facilitated by a brother of one of the victims who was killed that day. 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 and ends at the Bloody Sunday monument,just a across from the Free Derry Museum.You also can pick the date and times whenever you want to do this private walking tour.

Inclusions: Taxi tour of our lovely city also available., You can pick the time and date that suits your visit to our city., This walking tour begins and ends at Bloody Sunday monument just beside the Free Derry museum.

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This private 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.Your guide is one of 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 private walking tour.You can choose the time and date when you want to do this walking tour.We also provide Taxis tour's of our lovely city.This walking tour will start and finish at the Bloody Sunday monument in Rossville Street, just across the road from the Free Derry Museum.

Inclusions: The Troubles, Bogside Walking tour provides you the opportunity to ask as many questions you want., Travellers will learn about, Civil Rights Story, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday story, , Taxi tours also available of our beautiful city,you decide the time and date that suits your visit., This is a private walking tour activity only your group can participate

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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

Inclusions: Lifetime access to this tour in English, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata , VoiceMap App for Android and iOS

Exclusions: Food and drink, Smartphone and headphones, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route, Transportation

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.

Inclusions: Private vehicle in case of poor weather condition

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