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Bogside History Tour: Explore Derry's Troubles from Guildhall to the Bloody Sunday Monument
4.9
101 Ratings
Londonderry
Immerse yourself in the history of Derry's Troubles on our Bogside History Tour. Explore the city's political and social implications, visit iconic landmarks, and hear stories from survivors and family members.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Guildhall - This hour long walking tour in Derry will also retrace parts of the original march and visit places where the dead and wounded fell. The Bogside History Tour will examine the political and social repercussions of Bloody Sunday. The tour will pass ‘The Museum of Free Derry’ and conclude at the Bloody Sunday monument within sight of Free Derry corner and beneath the city walls of Derry.
The Bogside (Irish: Taobh an Bhogaigh) is a neighbourhood outside the city walls.. The large gable-wall murals by the Bogside Artists, Free Derry Corner and the Gasyard Féile (an annual music and arts festival held in a former gasyard) are popular tourist attractions. The area has been a focus point for many of the events of the Troubles; in 1969, a fierce three-day battle known as the Battle of the Bogside became a starting point of the Troubles.
- Free Derry Corner - The tour will pass ‘The Museum of Free Derry’ and conclude at the Bloody Sunday monument within sight of Free Derry corner and beneath the city walls of Derry
What's Included
- Walking and driving tours available
Additional Information
We provide an historical journey on foot examining the profound political and societal impact of incidents like Bloody Sunday, and other occurrences amid the Troubles. The starting point is the Guildhall, located in the city center, and extends into the Bogside district via the preserved city walls of Derry. Join survivors and family members as you follow the path of the Bloody Sunday demonstration. Our tour includes the globally renowned Bogside Murals, furnishing detailed accounts of each one. We make a stop at the notable Free Derry Corner, and wrap up the tour at the Bloody Sunday memorial on Rossville Street, conveniently located near the Museum of Free Derry.
Location
Guildhall
Bogside History Tours
Guildhall Street, Derry
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
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707rubins
Apr 20, 2024
An inspiring and generous journey through Derry - Our tour guide Macrea was incredibly knowledgeable, welcoming, and passionate. He walked with us through notable sites, accompanied by his engaging retelling of events mixed in with his personal experiences of growing up in Derry during the Troubles. Macrea went out of his way to recommend places for us to visit and where to go for the best night life - it was a joy sharing a drink with him to round off our time in the wonderful and hopeful city of Derry.
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Cateler
Apr 18, 2024
Don’t be surprised if you are moved to tears - Such a powerful experience. Paeder was an eloquent, enthusiastic guide who was well able to balance conveying the horror the Irish people endured at the hands of the British with jokes and craic to lighten the mood. He shared personal stories of Bloody Sunday along with some detailed history of the city of Derry. Your tour ticket (honestly a steal at only £10) also includes discounted admission to the Free Derry Museum. Highly recommend doing the tour first, then heading inside the Museum, which is also first rate. Altogether a very emotional experience. Set aside time for a pint when you’re done…
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Greg_oconnell
Apr 17, 2024
Good tour but watch the price - I paid for the tour online and it cost £12 per person. If I had just pitched up at the The Giuldhall, Paul was doing the tours for £10 per person. So somebody ripped me off, NOT the giude.
The guide was excellent, he explained lots of the history of the troubles as they affected Derry. He answered many questions and in fact exceeded the tour time much to everyones' pleasure.
Very much recomment the tour but just turn up at the Guildhall and see the guide in person.
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Challisc2019
Apr 14, 2024
Don't miss this tour if you are visiting Derry! - This was a gem of a tour around Derry with the smart and witty, Paul Doherty at the wheel. Paul was a wealth of knowledge about all things Irish history. His keen knowledge of historical facts and his first-hand knowledge of living through the Troubles as a son of one of the 13 killed during Bloody Sunday came together for a fantastic tour. Highly recommend!
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Coastal34480430311
Apr 10, 2024
In-depth inside tour of the Bogside with fantastic guide - Very in-depth walking tour with a fantastic guide. Neal is a local, born in the Bogside and raised ö during the troubles, so I got first-hand insight into the history as well as the current situation. Learning about the different events by someone who has lived through it makes it more real for us visitors. I can only highly recommend this tour if you are interested in the history and stories of the Bogside residents and their struggles!
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Christelle_d
Apr 8, 2024
Fantastic visit of Derry with Peter. - It was probably the best visit ever ! Peter managed to share the history of Derry at the time of the Troubles and his story. He is very knowledgeable and an amazing guide !
Thanks Peter.
Christelle
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Jacqueline_d
Apr 8, 2024
Amazing... - We had the owner do our trip and he was fantastic it was an honest raw account of Sunday bloody Sunday .when he lost his own dad .this trip is a must I laughed and cried . He cracks a few jokes because it's so very sad .can't recommend this walking tour of the big side highly enough.learned so much thank you..
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Spree_ente
Apr 6, 2024
Absolutely recommended! - An amazing tour! Our guide, Jimmy, grew up in the Bogside and was present on Bloody Sunday, so he could tell us about it and the history of the Bogside based on his own experience. Very informative and moving tour - absolutely recommended!
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Kieran_m
Apr 3, 2024
Very informative - great experience - Macrea knew his stuff, answered many questions from the 10-11 people on this tour and was an absolute gent. Very informative with lived experience re the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. Great tour at a great price for 70-90 minutes.
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Heidilmcd
Mar 26, 2024
A perfect way to learn about Derry’s history - Our guide was very personable and shared both facts and personal stories which I appreciated. He took his time interacting with each guest and making sure we had all our questions answered! Highly recommend!
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