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Visit Derry’s Bogside neighborhood for a private walking tour exploring the violence of the Troubles. From the site of the Bloody Sunday Massacre to the Civil Rights Association, Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Free Derry, and the eventual peace process, you’ll learn the city’s difficult history. The private tour is tailored to you, ensuring a more personal experience and time to discuss the events with a local activist for justice.

Learn about Derry’s history and its role during the Troubles—and see some of the city’s key murals and historical landmarks—on this private walking tour of the Bogside district. Pick a departure time, and meet your guide at the Tower Museum. As you go, you’ll  hear moving stories about the Bloody Sunday massacre and pay tribute to the city's legacy.

Discover Derry history from the Vikings to the recent Troubles on a walking tour with a local guide. Along the way, take in key landmarks including Shipquay Gate, the Walls of Derry, Guildhall, and the Peace Bridge. A focus on history helps uncover some of the city's secrets, and is a great way to immerse yourself in Derry’s fascinating past.

Created and written by Lisa McGee, ‘Derry Girls’ is the hit Channel 4 and Netflix comedy TV series that’s captured the hearts of fans across the world. On this tour, follow your guide through the streets of Derry and visit sites made famous in the show. Along the way, hear tales and stories from behind the scenes, and gain insight into the filming and production of the popular show.

The Bloody Sunday Story Tour is facilitated by a brother of one of the victims who was killed that day. Hear the story from John, one of the co-founders of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign where he will put forward his perspective of the historic events of the troubles and how he himself was directly affected. The tour covers the Civil Rights era, Free Derry Corner, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, the Peace Process and the Bogside Murals.This tour begins and ends at the Bloody Sunday monument,just a across from the Free Derry Museum.You also can pick the date and times whenever you want to do this private walking tour.

Welcome to the historic city of Derry – or Londonderry, depending on who you ask. Ours is a city rich in complex history, and filled with locals who’ll invite you to stay and "enjoy the craic". This self-guided GPS audio tour takes you on a full circuit of the city's 400-year-old walls. I’ll point out many of the famous historical and cultural sights en route and suggest places to return to for longer visits. You may know a bit about the city from the recent comedy series Derry Girls, and we’ll visit the popular mural dedicated to the show. But on this tour you’ll also hear about: • The city's saint, St Columba / Colmcille, who first established his monastery here in 542 AD • The great Siege of Derry in 1688 and 1689 • The Troubles, which were a part of life here from 1969 to 1994 • The city's role in the second world war and the Battle of the Atlantic • Immigration during the Plantation of Ulster • Emigration during the Irish Potato Famine, or Great Famine, from 1845 to 1849

Gain a unique perspective of Northern Ireland’s second-largest city on a private tour of Derry’s 17th-century city walls. Hear the history of the city, reaching back thousands of years, as you explore the walls, gates, and bastions with your guide, and enjoy memorable views of the cityscape from the elevated promenade.

Londonderry is a small and pretty town dating back to the 6th century. The city is filled with history at every corner, from the Siege of Derry to the Battle of the Bogside, or the famous Bloody Sunday. It is known for its historic 17th-century city walls, which provide an exclusive promenade to view the town with its Renaissance style street plan. As you stroll around the city you will notice that it is full of history, heritage, and a vibrant cultural scene. Discover more about Bogside murals, Emigration, and Troubles in Derry on this unique walking tour.

Uncover Derry’s history as told through its streetscape on a walking tour. If you’re new to the city, these tours are a great opportunity not only to walk around the city’s many historical landmarks, but also to get better acquainted with Derry’s long story. Choose a tour based on your interests: walk around sites of pivotal events in The Troubles, explore ancient ruins and constructions, or visit the Derry Port and Harbor and hear about its history of emigration.

Derry Blue Badge is a member of the coveted TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. Its proprieter Michael Cooper has been an elected representative in Derry for many years and has also been involved in a wide range of projects related to the peace process in Derry, His team of guides also come from a range of backgrounds related to the conflict and peace process which gives visitors the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the development of the conflict and peace process in Derry. Visitors will also learn how the Irish peace process has been used as a template for other processes throughout the world.

Understanding the historical context of the the Troubles can be tricky for visitors. Learn about the history of Northern Ireland as well as the Battle of Bogside and Bloody Sunday Massacre on a private walking tour of Derry, and discover landmarks including the Free Derry Corner and Bloody Sunday Monument. Ideal for student groups, this flexible private tour allows plenty of time for discussion and reflection.

Appreciating the impact of the Troubles on the people of Derry can be difficult for visitors. Gain a deeper understanding of the conflict on a private tour led by a local, and hear firsthand how violence affected the communities. Gain an intimate glimpse of landmarks including the Free Derry Corner and Bogside murals as you explore by foot and benefit from the personalized experience of a private tour.

Experience Derry’s difficult history firsthand on a private tour of the Derry Walls and the Bogside neighborhood. From Free Derry Corner to the city’s moving murals, you’ll get a local’s take on events including Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. Exploring with a private guide ensures a personal experience, with plenty of time to discuss what you see along the way.

Join me on the Ultimate Derry experience where we will show you the best of Derry! On this incredible experience we will walk the Walls of Derry that have been standing fully intact for 400 years, and learn about not one but 3 sieges that this city held off! We will walk in the Bogside where we will see the world famous Political Murals, and hear about the events that took place in the area since 1969. We will walk to the craft village where we will be greeted with a glass of Irish coffee! :) Here we'll discover the history and art of creating the world famous Irish Coffee in a traditional Irish cottage while being entertained with traditional Irish music. Get the chance to create your very own Irish Coffee with a master class. Visit the multi award winning Walled City Brewery to begin a Beer Masterclass and have an interactive experience where you can relax, sit back and let our talented brewers tell you the 9000 year story of brewing through 10 house beers.

Welcome to Derry and, in particular, the Cityside, as the western half of this historic city is known. On this walking tour, we’ll visit several locations in the west side of the city, including an area called the Bogside. Sometimes described as the cockpit of ‘the Troubles’. We’ll peruse popular murals like The Petrol Bomber, Bernadette, and the Bloody Sunday collection and, in a politically neutral way, cover some of the other sites that define the area. Fellow tour guide, Mr Terry Brown of Walled City Tours, will join us to share his perspective at some of the locations along the way. You’ll also hear stories about: • St Columba and how the sacred well was formed • The murals, monuments and memorials dedicated to the Troubles • A Victorian-era garden of tranquility in the city centre • The revival of the ancient languages of the natives and the planters • Derry pigs and what made them so happy