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One of the few tours that walks a full circuit of the famous City Walls with smaller sized groups for the quality and comfort of guests.
Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Tour.
1. Private Tours (2 hrs)(1-15 places) Alternative starting points and routes can be requested and adapted to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests.
2. Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places)
3. Full/Half Day tours are available within the Specialised History tour option
This tour gives a wider history of the city, including St Columba, Vikings, Normans and Irish chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster, the building of its iconic Walls, the siege of 1688/89, the aftermath of Scots/Irish emigration to the USA, industrialisation, railways and bridge building, the 1840s potato famine and resulting emigration , the Home Rule crisis and partition, the city in two World Wars , the recent Troubles, the peace process including Brexit, and the Derry Girls.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet OUTSIDE of the main customer entrance to the "Visit Derry" Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo Place - this is the entrance opposite the Maiden Heaven Coffee and Ice Cream Shop. Guide will normally be wearing blue Derrie Danders branded clothing.
Itinerary
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1
In this section of the tour we will be able to see the Walls of Derry, the Guildhall, the Tower Museum, oldest cannons on the Walls and views of Peace Bridge. We will consider the history of the city from its origins to plantation and the building of the Walls.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
From this section of the tour we will be looking at Ferryquay Gate, the Playhouse, St Columb's Cathedral and the Fountain Estate, as well as discussing aspects of the sieges history of the city
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
In this section of the tour we will be looking at Bishops Gate, Double Bastion, St Augustine's Church,Walkers Plinth, Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and First Derry Presbyterian Church.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
In this section of the tour we will be looking at the section of the Walls from Butcher Gate back to Shipquay Place, and considering more aspects of the city's history from the time of the siege to the present day. We will also visit the Craft Village.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
A brief introduction only to the Guildhall.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged for private group tours - please request at time of booking.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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