Embark on a private luxury chauffeur tour of Derry Londonderry and delve into Northern Ireland’s rich cultural heritage. Explore the historic city walls, visit St. Columb’s Cathedral, and learn about the events of Bloody Sunday. Enjoy lunch, stroll along the Peace Bridge, and end the day with a drink at Ireland’s highest pub in the stunning Sperrin Mountains.
- Free Derry Corner - Embark on a private walking tour of Free Derry Corner, a historic site in the Bogside neighborhood of Derry, Northern Ireland, located at the junction of Lecky Road, Rossville Street, and Fahan Street. This iconic gable wall stands as a tribute to Free Derry, an autonomous nationalist area that existed from 1969 to 1972. The corner features a memorial to the 1981 hunger strikers, several murals, and a tribute to those who died in paramilitary activities as part of the Provisional IRA’s Derry brigade.
- The Bogside Artists - Visit The Bogside Artists, a trio of mural painters from Derry, Northern Ireland, comprising brothers Tom and William Kelly, and Kevin Hasson (born January 8, 1958). Their renowned work, the People’s Gallery, is a series of outdoor murals in the Bogside neighborhood that depict the events of sectarian violence and civil rights protests during the Troubles.
- Museum of Free Derry - Discover the history of the civil rights movement and the tragic killing of 13 civil rights protesters by the British Army in 1972. The Museum of Free Derry, located in Derry, Northern Ireland, focuses on the civil rights era of the 1960s, known as The Troubles, and the Free Derry nationalist movement of the early 1970s.
- The Derry Walls - Enjoy a private tour of the ancient city walls. Derry, officially known as Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is derived from the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire), meaning “oak grove.” In 1613, the city received a Royal Charter from King James I, adding the “London” prefix to acknowledge the funding from London guilds. While commonly referred to as Derry, Londonderry remains the legal name.
The historic walled city is situated on the west bank of the River Foyle, connected by two road bridges and one footbridge. The city now spans both banks, with Cityside on the west and Waterside on the east. According to the 2001 Census, the city’s population was 83,652, while the Derry Urban Area had 90,736 residents. The district governed by Derry City and Strabane District Council includes both Londonderry Port and City of Derry Airport.
Derry is near the border with County Donegal, with which it has maintained close ties for centuries. Saint Colmcille, a holy man from Tír Chonaill (the old name for most of modern County Donegal), is traditionally regarded as the founder of the original Derry, which included the west bank of the Foyle before 1610.
In 2013, Derry was named the inaugural UK City of Culture, a title it received in 2010.
- Peace Bridge - The Peace Bridge is a pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Foyle in Derry, Northern Ireland. Opened on June 25, 2011, it connects Ebrington Square with the city center. It is the newest of the city’s three bridges, alongside the Craigavon Bridge and the Foyle Bridge. The 235-meter (771 ft) bridge was designed by AECOM, also responsible for the Sutong Yangtze River Bridge, and Wilkinson Eyre Architects, who designed the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
The bridge offers views of both sides of the river and passing trains. It was inaugurated by EU Commissioner for Regional Policy Johannes Hahn, First Minister Peter Robinson, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, and Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny. The bridge aims to enhance relations between the predominantly unionist ‘Waterside’ and the largely nationalist ‘Cityside’ by improving access as part of broader regeneration efforts. It also provides a crossing over the railway line near Waterside station.
Funding for the bridge came from the Department for Social Development (NI), the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, and matching funds totaling £14 million from the SEUPB Peace III program.
- Peace Flame - View the Peace Flame.
- Guildhall - Visit the Guildhall.
- Derry Girls Mural - See the world-famous Derry Girls Murals!
- Private tour
- Local Professional Driver Guide
- Hotel Airbnb pickup and drop-off
- Learn more about the city’s former conflict from your guide
- Learn all about Bloody Sunday
- Optimize your time with hassle-free round-trip transfer from your hotel
- Benefit from the personalised service and itinerary of a private tour
- All activities
- Belfast Port Cruise Ship £25 Pickup and £25 Drop Back Off!
- Transport by air-conditioned Luxury Mercedes Benz
- Gain intimate insight into Derrys history and culture from your guide
- Tip for your Guide
- Lunch
- Entrance Fee Museum of Free Derry
Luxury Mercedes Benz Private Tour to Derry, also known as Londonderry, is a city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland. It’s renowned for its well-preserved 17th-century Derry’s Walls with 7 gates. Inside the walls, the spired St. Columb’s Cathedral showcases artefacts from the 1688–9 Siege of Derry. Close to the Peace Bridge, the Tower Museum offers city views and historical exhibits. The neo-Gothic red sandstone Guildhall is adorned with huge stained-glass windows. This is a Private Qualified Guided tour in your own Private Air Conditioned Minivan with privacy Glass. The tour includes a visit to the Bogside to learn about Bloody Sunday and the British Army’s Operation Motorman, as well as a visit to Free Derry corner with plenty of opportunities for photographs along the way. Afterwards, you will have lunch and we will walk around the city’s ancient walls, including the 16th-century cannon, before visiting the peace bridge and stopping for a drink at Ireland’s highest pub, the Ponderosa, in the beautiful Sperrin Mountains.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
