Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tour Experiences
One of the few tours that walks a full circuit of the famous City Walls with restricted sized groups for the quality and comfort of guests. Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Group Tour option.
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Private Group Tours(2 hrs)(1-15 places) Starting point and route can be varied and can be adapted to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests.
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Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places)- dates released on a limited basis.
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Half Day tours are also available .
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.
Options
2 Hour City Walls PRIVATE Tour
Private Group Tour : Book for your Private group of 1 to 15 people
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes: Alternative inner city centre start points, such as hotels can usually be arranged. Please request after booking.
Tour Route: Usually Clockwise and can usually be adapted for guests who use a wheelchair or other disabilities, if notified in advance.
What's included in Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tour Experiences
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Shipquay Gate
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.
Ferryquay Gate
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
Bishop Gate
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.
Inclusions
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Admission Fees
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- 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.
