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Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tour Experiences

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Londonderry, Northern Ireland

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75 to 105 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Group Tour. Tour guest numbers are restricted for QUALITY reasons and include a FULL CIRCUIT of the City Walls.

1. Private Group Tours (2 hrs)(1-15 places) Starting point and route can be varied , particularly to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests.

2. Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places)- dates released on a limited basis.

3. Half Day and Full Day Tours also available as Private Specialised Tours .

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

  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Admission Fees
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Waterloo Place
Derry, Londonderry BT48 6BT, UK

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Butcher's Gate

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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Guildhall

A brief introduction only to the Guildhall.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Derry/Londonderry – City Walls History Walking Tour Experiences?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Admission Fees

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour 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.

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