Derrie Danders - City Walls History Walking Tours
Overview
It is normally cheaper for groups of 5 or more to book a private tour.
Available Options may include
1. Private Tour max 15 people.(105-120 minutes)
2. Public Small Group Tour max 10 people (105-120 minutes)
3. Evening Spooky History Private tour max 15 people or Public Tour max 10 people (90-105 minutes).
This tour gives a history of the city from its origins to the modern day, including St Columba, the impact of Vikings, Normans and Irish/Scottish Kings and Chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster and the building of its iconic Walls, the siege of Derry and in particular the Great Siege of 1688/89, the aftermath and Presbyterian emigration to the USA, the United Irish rebellion of 1798, industrialisation, railways and bridge building, the 1840s potato famine and Roman Catholic emigation to the USA, the Home Rule crisis and partition, the role of the city in two World Wars and the Cold War, the recent Troubles and the subsequent peace process.
Inclusions
- Licensed Tour Guide
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Shipquay Gate, Shipquay Street, Derry Northern Ireland
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ferryquay Gate, Ferryquay Street, Derry Northern Ireland
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bishop Gate, Bishop Street, Derry Northern Ireland
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Butcher's Gate, Butcher Street, Derry Northern Ireland
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Guildhall Shipquay Place, Derry BT48 6DQ Northern Ireland
A brief introduction only to the Guildhall.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged for private group tours - please request at time of booking.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience 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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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David was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and knows all the right spots. I loved the different stories he had to share with our stopping points. I recommend his tours to anyone heading to the area!!
David was a wonderful guide. He was very knowledgeable and knows all the right spots. I loved the different stories he had to share with our stopping points. I recommend his tours to anyone heading to the area!!We recently took an evening tour- it was a pleasant and informative way of seeing the city. David was great company and a trove of interesting and historical information. I would highly recommend this tour.
We recently took an evening tour- it was a pleasant and informative way of seeing the city. David was great company and a trove of interesting and historical information. I would highly recommend this tour.This tour is appropriate for locals and visitors alike. Despite having lived in this city for a few years, we found the tour most informative and enlightening. We booked it for St Patrick’s Day and the city was full of life and colour. David increased our curiosity about other areas outside The W...
This tour is appropriate for locals and visitors alike. Despite having lived in this city for a few years, we found the tour most informative and enlightening. We booked it for St Patrick’s Day and the city was full of life and colour. David increased our curiosity about other areas outside The Walls, and recommended further places to visit. We enjoyed the evening very much and will definitely book more of David’s tours in the future.I had a great day on Saturday as David and his son James showed off all that Derry has to offer. Their knowledge of the history of Derry was phenomal and their presentation style engaging. I would have no hesitation in recommending Derrie Danders
I had a great day on Saturday as David and his son James showed off all that Derry has to offer. Their knowledge of the history of Derry was phenomal and their presentation style engaging. I would have no hesitation in recommending Derrie DandersExcellent service all round. David is so personable and knowledgable. Highly recommend this tour to locals and tourists.
Excellent service all round. David is so personable and knowledgable. Highly recommend this tour to locals and tourists.David was personable and articulate. He was engaging and had great depth of knowledge about local, regional and national history. His descriptions were clear and interesting. He was able to answer virtually all of our questions. It's a bonus that he is a local man, with personal knowledge of rec...
David was personable and articulate. He was engaging and had great depth of knowledge about local, regional and national history. His descriptions were clear and interesting. He was able to answer virtually all of our questions. It's a bonus that he is a local man, with personal knowledge of recent history. We'd highly recommend spending a couple of hours with him, and if I return to Derry, I'll sign up for his music tour.