Derry City Walls & Bogside History Walking Tour
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- Instant Confirmation
- Duration: 1 hour
- 1 person
- Meeting at the designated location
- Mobile voucher
- Use only on the selected date
- Cancellation available
- English
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Highlights
This guided walking tour takes you along the 400-year-old city walls of Derry in Northern Ireland to discover the story of the city. See St Columb's Cathedral, the oldest building within the walls, along with other churches and cathedrals around the city. Your guide explains the Siege of Derry, the city's role in World War II, and modern political history including Bloody Sunday. You will also see the murals of the Bogside and the Fountain and hear the stories behind them.
Program
Meet your guide on Carlisle Road
and start your Derry walking tour
Meet your guide at the meeting point at 11 Carlisle Road and explore Derry on foot for about 70 minutes. This is a public group tour shared with other travelers, and your guide will tell you about the city's history, including emigration, the Plantation, and the Siege of Derry.
Walk along the 400-year-old city walls
Walk along the historic city walls and see St Columb's Cathedral, the oldest building within the walls. You will also see St Eugene's Cathedral, St Columba's Long Tower, St Augustine's, and First Derry Presbyterian Church.
Learn about the Apprentice Boys and the city's marching tradition, and find out why Derry played an important role in World War II.
Discover the Bogside murals and modern political history
Explore the Bogside and learn about the city's modern political history, including Bloody Sunday. See the murals of the Bogside and the Fountain and hear the stories behind them. The tour ends at The Diamond.
※ The itinerary may change depending on local conditions.
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What's Included
- City group guided tour
- The only 5-star city tour recognized by Tourism Northern Ireland
- History of emigration, the Plantation, the Siege, and modern politics
- Murals of the Bogside and the Fountain
- Walk along the 400-year-old city walls
- Hear about the history of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday
- Understanding of the Apprentice Boys and the marching tradition
- The city's role in World War II
What's Not Included
- As this is a public guided tour, there will most likely be other participants in the group. Guide tips are not included.
How To Use
- Please check your mobile voucher by email or in the WAUG app.
- Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts to meet your guide.
- Valid only on the selected date and time.
Meeting point :
11 Carlisle Road (outside Foyleside Shopping Centre, 4th floor)
11 Carlisle Rd, Londonderry BT48 6JJ, UK
Meeting point information:
The tour starts at the tour banner on the railing outside the 4th floor of Foyleside Shopping Centre. The tour ends at The Diamond (The Diamond, Londonderry BT48, UK).
※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.※ All usage conditions are subject to the information stated on the voucher. Refunds or compensation will not be provided if you are unable to use the service due to failure to check the information.
Location
11 Carlisle Rd, Londonderry BT48 6JJ, UK
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