Herstory Derry Tour

5.0
(15 reviews)

1 hour (approximately)

It's history but not as you know it! This is the story of the women NOT in the other tours - the women of Derry and the famous women who visited here'. The Herstory Derry Tour' is researched and led by award-winning filmmaker and academic Anne Crilly.

This unique tour tells the herstory of the women in the city and gives an additional insight into the historic city of Derry.

What's Included

Expert Guide
Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour (approximately)
  • 1

    Introduction to the 'Herstory' tour. Learn how the term 'The Maiden City' originated during the Siege of Derry . Enter the Walled City through Butcher Street Gate

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Derry

    The Diamond is the centre of the Walled City. View the Guildhall where Suffragettes me. Find the only woman's name on the war memorial and learn about Amelia Earhart's connection to Derry where Suffragettes met

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    See the new FAmily Justice Centre and the plaque to Derry writer, Kathleen Coyle

    2 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    St Augustine's Church. Learn about fanous hymn-writer Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander and view the Bogside murals featuring images of women

    4 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    A young woman, Cecily Jackson , was burned here 300 years ago.

    8 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    In the heart of The Cathedral Quarter, Pump Street contains the original Women's Aid building, the Sisters of Mercy Convent and a former brothel.

    6 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Learn about the Shirt Factories including the famous Tillies and Hendersons.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Get your photo taken in front of the famous Derry Girls mural

    3 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Anne Crilly

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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