Bloody Sunday and Bogside Derry Murals Private Walking Tour


1 hour 30 minutes
Free cancellation
2 - 15
Mobile ticket

Overview

The modern history of Derry is explored in the Bloody Sunday and Bogside murals walking tour, organised for you and your party only. Subjects range from the partition of Ireland and the creation of the six-county state, widespread religious discrimination against Irish Catholics, Civil Rights period, Battle of the Bogside 1969 and Bloody Sunday massacre January 1972. The tour also covers both inquiries in to Bloody Sunday and the conflict that occurred here afterwards. Sights to see Free Derry Corner, Bogside murals, Bloody Sunday massacre site and Bloody Sunday monument.

Inclusions

  • Private tour
  • Entry/Admission - Bloody Sunday Memorial

What to expect

Departing from the Tower Museum in the city centre, this private Bloody Sunday and Bogside murals tour will take you into the heart of the Bogside district of Derry,   the crucible of the modern day conflict in Ireland. This 90-minute walking tour will begin at Free Derry Wall and take you around some of the Bogside murals.

The modern history of Derry is explored in the Bogside tour. Subjects range from the partition of Ireland and the creation of the six-county state, widespread religious discrimination against Irish Catholics, Civil Rights period, Battle of the Bogside 1969, Bloody Sunday massacre January 1972 and covers both inquiries in to Bloody Sunday and the conflict that occurred here afterwards.

These tours are ideal for school and university groups studying Irish history as well as peace and reconciliation studies.

Additional information

  • As the tours are private there is a minimum of 2 adults.
  • For families travelling with 1 adult please contact me to arrange a tour.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
JHBrown63
September 2020

Great tour and Gleann was a great guide, bringing the history to life with personal stories. The history is fascinating and the murals are well worth seeing. Definitely a “must do” when you are visiting Derry.

Fearghal_O
September 2020

Gleann was very friends and knowledgeable about this tour. He has great personal history with the events and the area. However, make sure to bring an umbrella.

FVT2345
September 2020

We did a tour with Laura. Her level of knowledge and ability to share stories and connect with her guests was excellent. We also met with Gleann - I highly recommend this tour

Nuzie
July 2021

We travelled from Belfast in the morning and got stuck in traffic so were late for our slot. But Glean, our guide, was very understanding and managed to adapt our tour to fit in as much as possible nevertheless. We really enjoyed the tour and learned so much. Glean was a great guide and has a ve...

Joanna_Conn
July 2021

Fantastic tour - our tour guide Gleann was fantastic. Excellent experience all round, would definitely recommend

eoind73
June 2021

Myself and my girlfriend had a great experience on the tour. Our guide Gleann was a gentleman and very knowledgeable. One of the best things we’ve done on our trip around Ireland. Derry is a very underrated city.

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