What to do and see in Derry, Northern Ireland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples

June 5, 2021 Misti Hsu

Derry (/ˈdɛri/), officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndənˌdɛri/), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
Restaurants in Derry

1. Game of Thrones Tours

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Game of Thrones Tours

Fun, immersive tours to Game of Thrones® locations on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Cloaks, costumes, swords and shields available as part of the tour, at no extra cost. All entrance fees included in the ticket price (eg. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge). The only extra cost is lunch.

2. Foyle Trails

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Foyle Trails

Foyle Trails helps visitors discover the real North West of Ireland by providing visitors with unique insights of seldom visited archaeological sites, highly scenic landscapes and colourful natural habitats. Check out FoyleTrails.com for much more information on the cultural landscapes of North West Ireland.

3. Oakfire Adventures

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Oakfire Adventures

We at Oakfire endeavour to make our activity destination as best as possible. We have scoured the world looking for activities that best suit our unique and varied terrain. With some of the most spectacular countryside and woodlands available the Faughan Valley offers a rich taste of nature, history and awesome adventures.

4. City Walking Tours

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City Walking Tours

Martin McCrossan City Tours is the original and best tour of the city operating for over 20 years. The only Tourism NI 5 star tour of the city covering a range of subjects. Open 7 days a week tours at 10am,12noon,2pm and 4pm everyday only £4pp. Complimentary tea or coffee available. No need to book - just show up! Private tours also available on request with group rates . Step on guides available to do coach tours and part coach and part walk. Blue Badge Guide also available on request .

5. Bogside History Tours

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Bogside History Tours

This walking tour deals with events in Bogside area of Derry City known world wide as Bloody Sunday. The company was set up by some of the relatives that were shot on the day of Bloody Sunday. This hour long walking tour will begin in the center of Derry at the Guildhall and will retrace part of the original march. The tour will the take you into the heart of Derry's Bogside area and visit the places where Bloody Sunday occurred. The tour will pass the Museum of Free Derry and finish at the Bloody Sunday monument on Rossville Street in sight of Free Derry Corner and just below Derry's world famous walls. This walking tour will cover the Civil Right era and Bloody Sunday in great detail and also cover both inquiries into the day. This is the authentic Bloody Sunday tour that no other tour guide company can offer. Political tour of Derry with an insight from family members. Derry walls walking tour. Explore derry's four hundred years old walls with local and knowledgeable guides. Taxi tours of Derry City are also offered as well as half and full day tours of Donegal and the Antrim coast.

6. Far and Wild

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Far and Wild

Far and Wild is a green adventure company based in Derry-Londonderry in Northern Ireland. It specialises in stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, hill-walking, coasteering, mountain-biking and rock-climbing with an ecological edge. Our interpretive adventure tours take place on the North and West coasts of Ireland, and provide unique insights into the history and culture of the area

7. Derry Guided Tours

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Derry Guided Tours

Derry is one of the most historic cities in Ireland and also one of the most vibrant. The history ranges from 1st century to modern day. You can view Derry from the top of Derry's Walls, the only fully walled city in Ireland or Britain. The Derry Walls private walking tour will do a full circuit of the walls. Derry the crucible of the modern day conflict but now is one of the most vibrant and up and coming cities. You can view the Bogside murals and visit the sites of Bloody Sunday and hear of past events and present situation. Gleann Doherty is a tour guide in Derry offers unique and educational walking and coach tours of Derry and Donegal. Gleann has a BA Honours Degree Irish History & Politics University of Ulster Magee 2013,he also has a level 2 certificate in political tour guiding,tours can be tailored to cover all aspects of Irish history.Gleann lost his father on Bloody Sunday and has been involved in the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign and attended Saville Inquiry.

8. Tours of Derry

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Tours of Derry

Hi I was born and raised in Derry’s Bogside and one of the city’s longest established tour-guides and resident red head! I’m an accredited guide with 19 years’ experience and have had the opportunity to guide thousands of visitors around my beautiful city and throughout the north of Ireland. This is not just a job to me, my biggest passion is home. I love to talk about this place and share what our great country has to offer. “Tá grá agam don teanga.” I love the Irish Language! I’m a fluent Irish speaker and was one of the first generation of children to be educated through the medium of Irish in the city during the modern language revival in the North of Ireland. I have a great love and passion for Gaelic culture and my tours usually end up in a seisiún or two! My tours focus on our countries history, culture, and politics but I also put across my own personal experience having grown up during “the troubles” in the north of Ireland.

9. St. Columb's Cathedral

London St. Londonderry, Derry Northern Ireland +44 28 7126 7313 [email protected] http://www.stcolumbscathedral.org/
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St. Columb's Cathedral

Majestic, neo-Gothic Church of Ireland (Anglican) Cathedral, built between 1628 and 1633. St. Columb's is the oldest and most historic building within the walled City of Londonderry. It has recently been extensively restored. The Chapter House Museum displays artefacts from the Siege of Londonderry in 1689 and also many other interesting items.There is an audio visual display which tells the visitor the history of the Cathedral and there are guide leaflets available in 8 Languages. Admission is free - donations are welcome.

Reviewed By AfricaEddie - Sydney, Australia

The oldest building in Derry it has much history. It was from this church that Alexander's Hymns emanates. Mrs Alexander was wife of a minister here and started writing children's songs and eventually hymns which have become part of Protestant Church hymnody for over a century. The building is grand with a historic section where photos are not allowed

10. Brunswick Moviebowl

Brunswick Lane Pennyburn, Derry BT48 0LU Northern Ireland +44 28 7137 1999 [email protected] http://www.brunswickmoviebowl.com
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Brunswick Moviebowl

Brunswick Moviebowl is the foremost cinema & entertainment complex in the North-West of Ireland.

Reviewed By ML105

This was our second year here for new years day. A party of 30 of us we were able to pre book bowling which was excellent. Staff are amazing. Run off their feet but very fast and attentive. Food and drinks are unreal and great value for money. Will be back next year. Thanks

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