What to do and see in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom: The Best Walking Tours

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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You will be collected from your accommodation and commence your tour by being driven in a  private Vehicle  to the magical kingdom of Mourne. You will be guided on a walk in the Mourne Mountains, a wild country area, by a qualified Mountain Leader who will give you a tour of the mountains fauna, flora, history and folk lore. Your experience will be tailored to meet your expectations and whether that's to stand on top of Slieve Donard, the highest mountain in Northern Ireland or simply walk along a scenic path surrounded by jaw dropping scenery, your host will make this happen. Following the walk, you will visit a megalithic tomb before being driven back at your accommodation, with a fantastic memory to take home with you.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Local guide, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: The trip price is based on transport from Belfast to the Mournes and trips of a longer duration may incur an additional cost for fuel., Food is not supplied, There should be no additional costs for entrance or ticket fees

On this Experience we will take in some great Live Music venues as we discover Street Art, (some by International Artists) and go on a (wee dander) stroll through the streets of Belfast. We'll passby some of the most popular Historic and more Modern pubs in the Cathedral Area, the Belfast Entries, and discover other off the beaten track resturants and pubs And at the same time orientate you around the city centre. Pointing out things to see and do. While giving you the rich and sometimes troubled History of Belfast, and Northern Ireland.

Inclusions: 10% off in a giftshop

Exclusions: Gratuities

Tollymore forest appeared in season 1 of Game of Thrones® as both the Haunted forest north of the Wall and the Wolfswood outside Winterfell. This tour is a 90 minute walking tour of three iconic locations. You will be joining our morning (10am) Winterfell coach tour customers on their locations trek. The total walking distance is 2 miles (3.2km). The terrain is sometimes uneven, with a steep descent into, and final ascent out of the forest from the car park. Accordingly, this tour is not recommended for anyone with limited mobility. You can identify the coach by the name EAMONN ROONEY in huge letters on the side. Our guide will give you a Stark wool cloak as part of the tour, at no extra cost. Please feel free to ask the guide before the tour begins. Please wear outdoor footwear and dress appropriately for the Northern Irish weather.

Inclusions: Stark cloaks, Rain Ponchos

Exclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

The History of the Troubles is a live online experience. Hosted by Paul Donnelly (Top U.K. Tour Guide 2019 - World Guide Awards), the experience is made up of two parts, a 60 minute audio visual presentation and virtual tour of Northern Ireland which will explain the history of the conflict that we know as the Troubles and also the path to peace. This is followed by a fully interactive Q&A and discussion session where you can engage with Paul and Mark and ask questions and learn about our experiences, we expect the total duration to be between 90 minutes and 2 hours. The total Experience will allow you to discover the events which led up to violence breaking out in the 1960’s, the realities of growing up and living your life during the conflict, how we achieved peace, and our challenges going forward. We promise an enriching, amazing, engaging, educational & powerful experience. The Experience runs on Saturdays & Sundays at 5pm (British Summer Time). Check your timezone!

Inclusions: Live Expert Guide

Exclusions: You will need a tablet or laptop (or smartphone) and a stable internet connection. A comfortable chair would be good too!

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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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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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

See many of the city's important landmarks and highlights with a running commentary from your guide. Learn insider information on Belfast's different eras, stretching back from modern times to the 7th century. Share in your guide's passion for this city, the place of his birth. Indulge in details of its history, culture, folklore and especially. its people. While the tour is focused on culture and lifestyle; history and politics; street art and urban development, you will be shown places to eat, drink and socialise like a local. You will find yourself falling in love with this beautiful, vibrant city and leaving as a friend

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Snacks

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