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Discover the City Walls with a Passionate Historian - Private Tour
aka "Walk in the Footsteps of History". In this approximate 120 minute tour, we walk both on and around the 400 year old Walls of Derry/Londonderry which are one mile (1.5 km) in circumference, and during our walk, we cover the city's history from medieval times to the current day. Prices and Availability may vary between busy (summer) and quiet (winter) seasons and at weekends. The starting point of this private tour can be varied to a different city centre location if requested in advance, and the tour route can be varied to accommodate wheelchair users and guests with other disabilities- please request this at time of booking.
Explore the City Walls - Public Tour
In this approximate 90 minute tour, we walk around the 406 year old Walls of Derry/Londonderry which are one mile (1.5 km) in circumference, and during our walk, we cover certain key aspects of the city's history from ancient times to the current day. Multiple Bookings of up to 30 people, from various sources are accepted.
Marvel at the Street Art and Murals (Bogside & Fountain) with a Knowledgeable Guide - Private Tour
In this 2 hour tour, we take a dander around some of the areas of the West Bank of the city, including the Fountain and the Bogside and look at the traditional and new street art installations and murals. There is a similar tour available for the East Bank - Waterside and Ebrington Square areas too. Prices and Availability may vary between busy (summer) and quiet (winter) seasons and at weekends.
Uncover the City's Darker History with an Authentic Storyteller - Private Tour
See the city and its historic buildings illuminated on an approximate 105 minute walking tour of a section of the Walls, while covering some of the darker and spookier history of the city. Prices and Availability may vary in high (summer and Halloween) and low seasons (winter) and at weekends.
Audio Tours - Discover the Walled City - 6 Tour Bundle
In this series of six English language audio tours, local guide David Douglas from Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, takes you on a series of walks all starting from the conveniently located Visitor Information Centre on Waterloo Place. There is a discount of approximately 15% from the price of buying these tours individually.
Audio Tours - Essential Walled City in a Day - 3 Tour Bundle
In this series of three English language audio tours, local guide David Douglas from Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, takes you on a series of essential walled city walks all starting from the conveniently located Visitor Information Centre on Waterloo Place. There is a discount of approximately 15% from the price of buying these tours individually.
Audio Tour - Cityside, Bogside (West City)
On this self guided audio tour, we’ll visit several locations in the west side of the city, including an area called the Bogside, sometimes referred to as "the cockpit of The Troubles". Also featuring Terry Brown - Walled City Tours (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedanders.co.uk).
Audio Tour - SPANISH -Los lugares imprescindibles de la Ciudad Amurallada
Also featuring Erin McCombe - Tutours (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedanders.co.uk).
Audio Tour - FRENCH - L'Histoire des Ramparts de Derry
Bienvenue dans la ville historique de Derry - ou Londonderry, selon ce que vous choisissez. Notre ville est riche en histoire complexe et remplie de locaux qui vous inviteront à rester et à profiter du craic. Also featuring Bronagh Masoliver - BM Tours Ireland (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedanders.co.uk).
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Uncover the City's Darker History with an Authentic Storyteller - Private Tour
See the city and its historic buildings illuminated on an approximate 105 minute walking tour of a section of the Walls, while covering some of the darker and spookier history of the city. Prices and Availability may vary in high (summer and Halloween) and low seasons (winter) and at weekends.
Explore the History and Heritage of the Waterside with a Local Resident - Private Tour
Previously called my Wonders of the Waterside tour, in this approx 2 hour tour starting from the Peace Tree on Browning Drive, we explore part of the Waterside or East Bank area of the city, including Ebrington Square and St Columb's Park, covering some of the Street Art and Murals and the specific history and heritage of this area. There is a similar tour available for the West Bank - Cityside and Bogside areas, too. Prices and Availability may vary between busy (summer) and quiet (winter) seasons, and at weekends.
Audio Tours - Discover the Walled City - 6 Tour Bundle
In this series of six English language audio tours, local guide David Douglas from Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, takes you on a series of walks all starting from the conveniently located Visitor Information Centre on Waterloo Place. There is a discount of approximately 15% from the price of buying these tours individually.
Audio Tours - Essential Walled City in a Day - 3 Tour Bundle
In this series of three English language audio tours, local guide David Douglas from Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, takes you on a series of essential walled city walks all starting from the conveniently located Visitor Information Centre on Waterloo Place. There is a discount of approximately 15% from the price of buying these tours individually.
Audio Tours - Riverside Collection - 3 Tour Bundle
In this series of three English language audio tours, local guide David Douglas from Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, takes you on a series of walks with a Riverside theme all starting from the conveniently located Visitor Information Centre on Waterloo Place. There is a discount of approximately 15% from the price of buying these tours individually.
Audio Tour - A Riverside Ramble (South City)
A focus 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, passing by St Columb's Cathedral and other historic buildings and sites connected with the Shirt Factories. (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedanders.co.uk).
Audio Tour - A Waterside Wander (East City)
Take in the sites of this historic city on a wander across the iconic Peace Bridge to the Waterside, on the east bank of the city of Derry / Londonderry. (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedanders.co.uk).
Audio Tour - A Guide to the Quayside (North City)
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. (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedanders.co.uk).
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We the People ...the journey from 'Derry to America. - USA 250 themed Private Tour
This particular option of my Ulster Scots Heritage and History Tour Focuses on those people and families who left through the local Co Londonderry ports and were important in the founding and history of the USA. Characters featured will include Davy Crockett, John Dunlap and Oliver Pollock and a number of Presidents.
Dander through the Scots Irish (Ulster Scots) History and Heritage of the City - Private 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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Look behind the Blue Plaques of the Maiden City - Private 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.
Meet the Real Derry Girls - Private 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.
Tune In to the City's Musical Heritage - Private 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.
Shirt Factories and Industrial Heritage - Private Tour
A heritage trail of the locations of the city's industrial heritage and especially locations of the old shirt 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.
Analyse the Famous and Forgotten Sieges of the City - Private 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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Immersive Full Day Tour Experiences of Derry/Londonderry
A full day (8-9 hours) customised tour of the city, covering a wider area and/or a wider range of historical topics. Maximum Group Size normally restricted to 15. See Information below for Full List of Topics Available.
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