Discover the City Walls - Small Group Public or Private Tour

Discover the City Walls - Small Group Public or Private Tour

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About This Tour in Derry-Londonderry

Led by a Passionate Local Historian, this tour walks a FULL circuit of the famous City Walls with SMALLER sized groups for the quality of a guest's experience. Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual bookable places or as a PRIVATE Tour for your group only. 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 (est90mins)(1-15 places) 3. Longer tours are available - send a message This tour gives a wider introduction to the city's history, including St Columba, Vikings, Normans and Irish chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster, the building of its iconic Walls, the siege of 1688/89, emigrations to the New World of the Scots Irish, industrialisation including the shirt factories, the 1840s potato famine , the Home Rule crisis and partition, the city in two World Wars , the recent Troubles, the peace process including Brexit, and the Derry Girls.

Why Visit Derry-Londonderry?

Derry-Londonderry is a historic capital city blending rich heritage with modern innovation. From royal palaces to world-class museums, Derry-Londonderry offers diverse attractions. Explore the West End, visit iconic landmarks, and experience the vibrant food and cultural scene that makes Derry-Londonderry one of the world's most visited cities.

Getting to Derry-Londonderry

The easiest way to reach Derry-Londonderry is by flying into Heathrow Airport (LHR), Gatwick Airport (LGW), Stansted Airport (STN), Luton Airport (LTN), or London City Airport (LCY). The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Licensed Tour Guide

What's Not Included

  • Admission Fees

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

In

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.

End Point

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.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

In this section of the tour we will... 30 minutes

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.

From this section of the tour we will... 30 minutes

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

In this section of the tour we will... 20 minutes

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.

In this section of the tour we will... 15 minutes

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.

A brief introduction only to the Guildhall 5 minutes

A brief introduction only to the Guildhall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

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