Tours of Derry/Londonderry
"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.
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.
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.
Highlights of the Walled City (City Centre) - Audio Tour
Welcome to the historic city of Derry ... or Londonderry, depending on who you ask. Ours is a city rich in complex history and adorned with locals who’ll invite you to stay and "enjoy the craic". (For bulk purchases, I am usually able to offer additional discounted prices on the published price. Send me an e-mail to david@derriedander.sco.uk).
A Waterside Wander (East of City) - Audio Tour
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).
A Riverside and South City Ramble - Audio Tour
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).
A Guide to the Quayside and North City - Audio Tour
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).
Cityside, Bogside and the Walled City's West - Audio Tour
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).
City Walls History - Private Tour
aka "Walk in the Footsteps of History". In this 105-120 minute tour, we walk both on and around the 400 year old Walls of Derry/Londonderry which are approximately 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.
Street Art and Murals (East Bank) Waterside and Ebrington Square - Private Walking Tour
Previously called my Wonders of the Waterside tour, in this 2 hour tour starting from the Peace Tree on Browning Drive, we explore part of the Waterside area of the city, including Ebrington Square and St Columb's Park, covering some of the Street Art and Murals and specific history 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.
Street Art and Murals (West Bank) Cityside and Bogside - Private Walking 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.
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.
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.
Haunted History Walking Tours
See the city and its historic buildings illuminated on an approx 90 minute walking tour of a section of the Walls, while covering some of the haunting and spooky history of the city. Prices and Availability may vary in high (summer and Halloween) and low seasons (winter) and at weekends.
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.
Derrie Danders: L'Histoire des Ramparts de Derry - Audio Tour
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).
A Walk through the Walled City's Dark and Haunted History - Audio Tour
By the end of this 60-minute tour, you‘ll appreciate more of the city‘s unique history and understand why Halloween has become so popular here for locals and visitors alike. You‘ll also learn about aspects of the city‘s history including the 1688/89 Great Siege of Derry and the 1914-1918 First World War. (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) Please note: this tour doesn‘t cover the tragic events of the Troubles that affected our city and Northern Ireland between 1969 and 1994.
City Walls History - Public Tour
In this 105-120 minute tour, we walk around the 400 year old Walls of Derry/Londonderry which are approximately one mile (1.5 km) in circumference, and during our walk, we cover certain key aspects of the city's history from medieval times to the current day. Multiple Bookings of up to 10 people are accepted.
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