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4.9(166 reviews)

Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tour Experiences

105 minutes – 120 minutes
Londonderry, NIR, UK, United Kingdom

Full description

One of the few tours that walks a full circuit of the famous City Walls with smaller sized groups for the quality and comfort of guests. Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Tour. 1. Private Tours (2 hrs)(1-15 places) Alternative starting points and routes can be requested and adapted to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests. 2. Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places) 3. Full/Half Day tours are available within the Specialised History tour option This tour gives a wider history of the city, including St Columba, Vikings, Normans and Irish chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster, the building of its iconic Walls, the siege of 1688/89, the aftermath of Scots/Irish emigration to the USA, industrialisation, railways and bridge building, the 1840s potato famine and resulting emigration , the Home Rule crisis and partition, the city in two World Wars , the recent Troubles, the peace process including Brexit, and the Derry Girls.

Included / Excluded

  • Licensed Tour Guide
  • Admission Fees

Meeting point

Start Location

Unknown location

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Service Animals Allowed
  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged for private group tours - please request at time of booking.

Traveler reviews

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Bespoke tour of City Walls

An excellent experience. David catered this private tour to my dad’s interests and made recommendations for other places to visit after the tour. David’s knowledge, expertise and kindness were second to none and my father had a fabulous experience! We would definitely recommend David to anyone wishing to learn more about the history and culture of this beautiful city!

AJSteele73Jul 24, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fascinating walk along Derry's walls

I knew very little about Derry apart from the Troubles. I loved the views from the Walls of the meandering river, it reminded me of Inverness. I learned such a lot from David Douglas on the walk; he explained history without overwhelming us and I gathered from him and other people a spirit of looking to the future. I bought two well written booklets of walks around Derry, written by Richard Doherty, with stunning detailed illustrations by Tim Webster. I certainly want to visit Derry again.

PetermcraigJun 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

A Relaxed, Informative & Highly Enjoyable Tour of Derry ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A huge thank you to David Douglas from Derrie Danders for an excellent walking tour of the Waterside and City Walls of Derry today. David's knowledge, passion, and storytelling brought the city's history to life in a way that was both engaging and informative. He tailored the tour perfectly to our group's interests, keeping it relaxed and enjoyable throughout. The pace was ideal, allowing everyone to take in the sights and ask questions. Everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Highly recommended – thank you, David!

575gordonmJun 20, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful Derry Tour!

We have.a great experience on this walking tour. David is very knowledgeable and a gracious host. Would highly recommend

Vacationer625211May 22, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wonderful tour of the City Walls with David.

We loved this tour with David. We would never have been able to appreciate all of the different aspects of the City Walls without his guidance. We could tell that he’s truly passionate about his home town, Derry. David also gave us lots of tips about other things that we could do after the tour. We took his advice and went to the Guildhall to see the noble peace prize and then walked over the peace bridge. If you’re visiting Derry, do this tour. You can’t go wrong.

RegalTouristMay 19, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged for private group tours - please request at time of booking.
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