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So you want to “linger longer in Londonderry”? 
Enjoy a “dander (walk) around Derry” with a friendly, 5 star, local guide.
Personalised walking tours can created for you.

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Hi, I’m David and I’m proud to show people around my lovely home city.

Derrie Danders endeavour to deliver top quality, informative and entertaining walking tours to enhance your visit to the city of Derry / Londonderry. We strive to be politically neutral and historically accurate, and
are currently 5 star rated on Viator / Trip Advisor, Airbnb Experiences, Toursbylocals, Google and VoiceMap. We also proudly feature on Discover Northern Ireland's "Giant Experiences".

So why not linger longer in Londonderry, and enjoy a dander around Derry.

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Customised Tours

A half day (4 hours) or full day (8 hours) customised tour of the city, covering a wider area and/or a wider range of historical topics.

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From
£450
Full Day
From
£240
Half Day
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Famous and Forgotten Sieges - Private Walking Tour

We detail many of the sites of the Famous Siege of Derry in 1688/89 in detail and explain their historical significance. We also discuss other lesser known sieges and battles in the city's history, both ancient and modern.

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£160.00-£175.00
per private group max of 15
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Scots Irish (Ulster Scots) Connections - Private Walking Tour

Discover the fascinating history of the Scots who settled in Ulster, their role in the city and throughout the province and the island of Ireland, and their emigration to the New World and in particular their subsequent role in the formation of the United States.

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£160-£175
per private group max of 15
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LegenDerry Musical Mystery Walking Tour

A lively exploration of the many musical connections of this Legenderry city. In this tour we talk about "all kinds" of every genre of music from "the town I have loved so well." Check out the accompanying Spotify Playlist ahead of your tour.

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£160-£175
per private group max of 15
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"Real" Derry Girls History Walking Tour

Influential Women of the Walled City - aka The "Real Derry Girls" Tour. This tour covers women with connections to the city, who have made their mark in the fields of politics, music, archaeology, arts and literature, some of whom have plaques to their honour but also includes modern community workers and of course the Derry Girls and the Factory Girls.

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£160-£175
per private group max of 15
From
£55 each
per 2 persons
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Shirt Factory Heritage - Private Walking Tour

A heritage trail of the locations of the old factory buildings in the city where we explore the history of this important industry in our city, while also telling stories of the famed factory girls (and boys) who played such an important role in the city's history.

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£160-£175
per private group max of 15
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Blue Plaques of the Maiden City Walking Tour

In this tour, we visit a number of the blue and other commemorative plaques located around the city. The tour focuses on literature, music and other cultural activities and on the impact that certain local luminaries have made, not just on this city, but throughout the world.

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£160.00-£175.00
per private group max of 15

customised-tours

Premium Tours

Our premium tours include an experience, Blue Plaques of the Maiden City, which is endorsed by the Tourism NI "Embrace a Giant Spirit" campaign.

VoiceMap Audio Tours

Do you require a flexible alternative to walking tours due to your schedule or are you concerned about being in groups?

Bespoke and Customised

Derrie Danders are able to design bespoke walking tours (and day trips excluding transport) to include a number of add-on visits both within and outside the city.

Derrie Danders Reviews

"Thank you for your inspiring, informative and delightful tour of Derry last Wednesday. We really enjoyed every minute of it." Angela D, Castleconnell Active Social Group, Limerick.
"David, our guide, was punctual and polite when he met us. He was the perfect guide - honest, friendly, and direct. He answered everything we wanted to know. David's usual evening tour route is a perfect way to see the city lights of Derry/Londonderry at night and is perfect for those looking to experience something a little different than an ordinary city tour. David also has plenty of tips for museums and other local sights so make sure to do this tour as one of your first things in town. The tour duration was good. I can't recommend it highly enough! 10/10!" Ben D, Australia
"Thank you so much for the tour. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was greatly impressed by the depth of your knowledge and above all your obvious love for the city and its incredible history." Martin Q, Derry/Londonderry
"The tour was first class." / "Very well explained." / "It wasn't long enough!!!"  "Looking forward to the next part in the future." KPC Men's Group, Kilfennan, Londonderry.
"David has a wealth of local historical information, is very enthusiastic, and will certainly keep your attention. The Taster Tour whets your appetite for more and David also pointed us to many other resources to explore in our own time. Overall excellent." Will and Liz D, Eglinton
"I would strongly recommend Derrie Danders Walking Tours. As a former student of Irish history, I found the tour to be both interesting and informative. The amount of detail provided by David Douglas was way above the average tour, and the cathedral visit at the end with a look at the artifacts was the icing on the cake! If you're interested in history, this is well worth the time! 10 out of 10." Gerard D, Liverpool  
"David is knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. We booked an all-day tour with him and it was the best of the 8 tours we had around Ireland ... by far. We were driven onto a beach to see a different view of the cliffs ... spectacular. David thinks of everything and even topped off the tour with a visit to a local Ice cream shop ... a perfect ending to a perfect day." John T, Florida, (Oceania Nautica Cruise Ship Passenger)

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