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Walk with me on an amazing journey through world famous Derry City!
By Tours of Derry
Recommended by 100% of travellers
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Ages 0-120
Duration:2h
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type:Mobile
English, Spanish
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Tour escort/host
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Private tour
What's not included- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- I am available to pickup anywhere within walking distance in the city centre of Derry A minimum of 5 people is required to make this booking.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62227P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled 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
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62227P1
Itinerary
- You'll get picked upSee departure details
- Pass byCulturlann Ui ChanainGuildhallRepublican Murals: Girl In School UniformRepublican Murals: Bloody SundayRepublican Murals: Bernadette DevlinLoyalist Murals (The Fountain)St. Columb's CathedralMuseum of Free DerryFree Derry CornerPeace Bridge
- You'll return to the starting point
About the operator
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SteveHunter33
00Giants Causeway
Great day enhanced by our knowledgeable driver/guide Stephen The weather helped but I would recommend you make sur…
jmclutter12
00Incredible experience
Being a university student studying the Troubles, I was blown away by the knowledge and experience of Ruari. He ans…
mswells79
00If you are planning a tour for university students or anyone else...
I first met Ruairà in Derry in May 2019 and began working with him in August to plan a tour for 12 university stude…
728jaxc
00Rauri is THE MAN!
I cannot thank Rauri enough for the experience he was able to provide to both my classmates and I! This was my firs…
deepinbag2020
00Best Tour & Tour Guide of All Time
I was completely blown away with this tour, and Ruari being the best, most electric tour guide of all time only mad…
sedgrickw
00Great time!
I had a phenomenal time with Ruari on this tour. Specifically, I thought the scenery was beautiful. I had a great t…
joelarue
00Outstanding guide!
Rauiri was an outstanding guide for our trip. His knowledge of Irish history, both ancient and modern, and his abil…
dastults
00Incredible Tour
Of all the tours I've participated in, this one with Ruari was by far the best. Ruari was incredibly informative an…
reyerh2020
00Amazing, Flexible Tours
My group and I were with Ruari for three days and he is very knowledgeable about the entire region and not just Der…
B100MEfrankr
00Amazing experince
Rauiri was extremely knowledgable about the area and the history behind it. He took the time to answer all of our q…
noahm82
00Excellent Tour Guide
Just had an extremely fun and informative multi-day tour with Ruairi where we did a tour of Derry, the city walls, …
gquack
00Immersion Course over The Politics of Northern Ireland (The troubles)
Our class used all of the tours that Rauiri offers and each one was amazing in its own way. Ruairi's overall knowl…
PSC300
00Full immersion
To preface this I would like to say that I have traveled Europe extensively and have never had this level of servic…
Jack6188
00walking tour
This was so informative and entertaining. Rauiri was an awesome guide. We would highly recommend this.
Ian G
00A tour of Derry's city walls. Highly recommended.
A very interesting and informative tour of the city walls. Derry is an amazing place steeped in history. Ruairà ó H…
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JurnyfromJuneau
Juneau, AK8 contributions
I loved this tour. Rory spoke from both a historical perspective and his from his own perspective, it was amazing.
Written 23 January 2018
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Caitlyn T
6 contributions
Highly recommend, we had a fantastic evening. Ruairà was friendly and engaging and delivered a personal and touching insight into the city of Derry and its history.
Written 23 January 2018
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Jess Sammon
5 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
I would highly recommend a walking tour of the Derry City Walls. Ruairi is an engaging and knowledgeable guide who provides personal insights into what it was like growing up during The Troubles. There are plenty of murals to see in addition to the walls themselves. Well worth doing regardless of whether it’s raining or shining!
Written 2 June 2019
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Charlie
Mount Desert Island, ME1 contribution
Rory was an incredible tour guide that has spent the majority of his childhood in the bog section of Derry.
He spent 2 hours with us explaining the history and political strife of the beautiful city.
Very knowledgeable and passionate.
He spent 2 hours with us explaining the history and political strife of the beautiful city.
Very knowledgeable and passionate.
Written 13 March 2018
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Mary Ann G
Collingwood, Canada2 contributions
Absolutely Excellent! Ruairi guided us around the ancient Walls of Derry. At each Gate to the City, the history of Derry unfolded from a spectrum of viewpoints. Ruairi's knowledge of geographic, political, religious and historic influences on the Derry was informed, balanced and impressive. His first hand memories of growing up during The Troubles helped us better understand the past and look forward with optimism to Derry's future.
Written 23 January 2018
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Jaelyn R
1 contribution
May 2019 • Friends
This was a really great tour I took during my study abroad trip. Our tour guide was very well informed, and also interested in forming a personal relationship with us, which made the trip feel very comfortable. He was more than willing to answer any of our questions, and also provided some great personal narratives that added to an understanding of the town’s history. He speaks and reads Gaelic, which was really cool, and speaks very clearly and audibly; he’s very easy to listen to.
Written 27 May 2019
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LisaBadovi
Sacramento, CA67 contributions
This was an excellent tour! Ruairi was very knowledgeable and kind and fun. He showed us many interesting sites around his hometown and really knows his history! We learned so much more than expected! We highly recommend him!
Written 20 March 2019
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Hi Lisa! Thanks alot and thanks for the recommendation
Written 27 March 2019
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Black47
Staten Island1 contribution
Oct 2018 • Friends
Ruairi gave a well planned tour which covered the history of Derry from the Middle Ages to the present day. He was extremely knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. Would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a fair and balanced historical tour of Derry before, during and after the Troubles.
Written 26 October 2018
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Naomi G
Denver, CO3 contributions
Rauiri was fantastic, and this walking tour of Derry is an absolute must do while in Northern Ireland. His knowledge, personal experience,and humor definitely set this walking tour apart. I learned so much and am humbled learning about the Troubles that the Irish have faced, and stand in awe of their resilience. Thank you Rauiri!
Written 23 March 2018
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Hi Naomi
Im so happy you enjoyed your time in Derry with me and it means so much to me when people leave with a great impression of our lovely town
Written 29 March 2018
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Shellie
Tupelo, MS1 contribution
We had a fascinating private tour that was informative, historical and scenic around Free Derry and the walled city. Our guide was prompt, friendly and engaging. We felt like Ruari really wanted to share his story. He told us what it was like to live in war zone as a child and provided perspective from both sides. We highly recommend booking the tour. You can’t be disappointed!
Written 20 March 2018
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Thank you Shellie! :)
Written 29 March 2018
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Tammy M
Greenwood, AR4 contributions
I have traced at least 2 ancestors back to Londonderry, Ireland and I'm interested in learning history around the 1700s and seeing the countryside. Also help with any genealogical research that may be available.
Mary Ann G
Collingwood, Canada2 contributions
Good luck on your ancestral research. While in the Belfast area, inquire at the local libraries and parish churches.
