Bogside History Walking Tour

We (a german couple) came to NI to learn about the troubles specifically. After having watched TV shows on YT and listened to podcasts we went on the political walking tour in Belfast (2 guides - nationalist+unionist on Falls and Shankill roads) - which is another must do by the way. So of course we came to Derry and were lucky to find that one of the victims’ sons (Paul) was doing this tour with a focus on the Troubles especially The Bloody Sunday murders. What can I say - you get a very detailed, minute- to minute story of this day whilst walking the exact same route the protesters went back then. It was at the same time thrilling and very moving to hear about the tragedy that happened here where you are actually standing. The guide (another Paul, too young to have been there that day but nevertheless 1000% informed about the whos and wheres and whens and whys.. thanks to him! the talk was extraordinary!) Paul had with him the matching and famous Photographs of that day and explained exactly who was standing here and who fled the army bullets there. So since so much happened that day, so many people were tragically affected and the story behind the troubles goes back for centuries, there’s films and hour long podcasts about it - no wonder this 1-1,5 hrs tour turned into an experience almost double the length, thank you Paul! We were lucky with the weather but obviously bring a raincoat and enough time. It’s all worth it! You can book via the homepage (seems like I am not allowed to post the link) Again - if you’re the kind of tourist who wants to hear the “this king lived here in 1614 and then at the end of the 20th there was a conflict called the Troubles” kind of story - don’t come in this tour! But if you’re really in for the detailed story first hand standing on the exact same spots where it all happened - this is the perfect tour for you!

No hesitation in leaving a 5 star review, I would urge everyone to go in this tour. Paul was a great guide, objective and truthful whilst making no one feel uncomfortable given the topic.

We booked our Bogside Tour direct with the guide Paul Doherty. He was absolutely amazing, our friends from Nashville loved the tour and fell in love with Derry ❤️ Paul went into so much detail about the history of the troubles, I'm from Derry myself and I came away with so much information that I never knew. This is a must if you are coming to Visit the Walled City 🫶

This tour takes 2hrs and it is well worth it. Paul is very knowledgeable & easy to understand. The tour is excellent and I would highly recommend.

John Burke was an excellent guide. Incredibly detailed knowledge of the history underpinned by personal connections to events and lived experience. Well worth the price.