Cultural Tours in Derry-Londonderry

Cultural tours in Derry-Londonderry are the perfect way to explore the heart and soul of this remarkable destination. Unlike standard sightseeing, cultural tours allow you to immerse yourself in the traditions, stories, and daily life that make Derry-Londonderry truly unique. These experiences often include visits to historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, bustling local markets, and cultural centers where the city’s rich heritage comes alive. Travelers can expect authentic encounters such as tasting regional dishes prepared with age-old recipes, joining guided walks that highlight architectural gems, or taking part in workshops that showcase local art and crafts. Beyond just seeing the sights, cultural tours create meaningful opportunities to connect with the people of Derry-Londonderry and better understand their history and way of life. Whether you are a solo traveler, part of a group, or exploring with family, these tours are designed to be both educational and memorable. They reveal layers of culture that ordinary trips often overlook. By joining a cultural tour in Derry-Londonderry, you not only witness its past and present but also become part of its ongoing story—carrying home lasting memories and deeper appreciation of the destination.

Top Cultural Tours in Derry-Londonderry

Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour  in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (456 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 27.52

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

This walking tour takes you into the heart of the Bogside,see the site of the Bloody Sunday massacre, learn about all the important events, Civil Rights Association, Battle of the Bogside, Interment, The Free Derry Story,and the Peace Process.All of our guides are locals who lived through the conflict. One of our guides was also one off the co founders of the Bloody Sunday justice Campaign that inspired the second Bloody Sunday Inquiry that began in 1998.You won't be disappointed in choosing this walking tour.You can choose the time and date when you want to do this walking tour.We also provide a private car that seats four passengers incase of poor weather. This walking tour will start and finish outside the " Museum of Free Derry "in Glenfada Park in the Bogside.

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Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (236 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 20.64

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Our walking history tours look at the lasting political and social implications of Bloody Sunday and other local incidents of the Troubles. It begins at the Guildhall in city center and drops into the Bogside area from Derry’s intact city walls. Learn from survivors and family members as you trace the footsteps of the Bloody Sunday march. Our tours also pass the world-famous Bogside Murals, offering in-depth histories of each. We stop by the iconic Free Derry Corner and our tour ends at the Bloody Sunday monument on Rossville Street just across the way from the Museum of Free Derry.

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Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story - Walking Tour in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (172 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 28.07

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

The Bloody Sunday Story Walking Tour is facilitated by a brother of one of the victims who was killed that day.Some of our guides are also locals who where survivors of the Bloody Sunday massacre. Hear the story from John, one of the co-founders of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign where he will put forward his perspective of the historic events of the troubles and how he himself was directly affected. The tour covers the Civil Rights era, Free Derry Corner, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, the Peace Process and the Bogside Murals.This tour begins outside the Museum of free Derry. Visitors can pick the date and times whenever you want to do this walking tour.

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Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tour Experiences in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (145 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.27

 

One of the few tours that walks a full circuit of the famous City Walls with restricted sized groups for the quality and comfort of guests. Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Group Tour option. 1. Private Group Tours(2 hrs)(1-15 places) Starting point and route can be varied and can be adapted to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests. 2. Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places)- dates released on a limited basis. 3. Half Day tours are also available . 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.

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Derry/Londonderry - Customised and Specialised History Tours in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (16 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 343.94

 

This range of tours is UNIQUE to Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours. Please request preferred option at time of booking. Tours are normally restricted to 15 guests for QUALITY but larger groups and alternative dates and times can be requested. Tours are either for 2/4/8 hours The current tour options available are: BLUE PLAQUES OF THE MAIDEN CITY This tour takes the guest on an interesting walk around a number of the commemorative blue plaques that are sited on buildings in the city. SCOTS IRISH/ULSTER SCOTS HISTORY & HERITAGE A history of the Scottish connected to the city and emigration to the New World. Known locally as Ulster Scots but elsewhere as Scots Irish. "REAL" DERRY GIRLS This tour covers many of the influential and Inspirational women in the city's history, i.e the real Derry Girls. LEGENDERRY MUSICAL MYSTERY TOUR A Musical heritage tour of the city - A Spotify playlist accompanies this tour SHIRT FACTORIES HERITAGE An important part of the city's economics

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Derry/Londonderry-Street Art and Murals Walking Tours in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (10 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 82.55

 

This is a quality tour experience with limited guests. It is available usually only as a private tour (15 places). 1.West Bank Tour Route (from Visit Derry) This tour walks around the varied street art and murals of the West Bank of the city. It includes the historic political murals of the Fountain and the Bogside Gallery, but also the more recent non political murals including the must see Derry Girls Mural, the Factory Girls, the Derry Lama and the Undertones . 2.East Bank Tour Route NEW (from Ebrington Square) We will take a walk on the East Bank of the city, from the Peace Tree in Browning Drive, through part of St Columb's Park, along the Limavady Road, through Bond Street, the Ebrington Factory and Waterside Library (formerly the Workhouse), before returning and visiting Ebrington Square. You will learn about the city's saint, St Columba, see some Loyalist murals, visit the sites of a former shirt factory and the former workhouse.

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Private Political Tour of the Bogside in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (4 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 34.39

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Political tour of the Bogside with a stop at every mural in the neighborhood trying to understand the reasons that triggered the Northern Irish civil war and its consequences. Particular attention is given to Bloody Sunday, a critical and fundamental event in the history of the city. The tour is carried out by qualified native Italian-speaking guides who will introduce you to the history and anecdotes of the city of Derry.

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Derrie Danders: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Riverside and South City in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)

From $ 7.99

 

Welcome to the historic city of Derry / Londonderry, and to this walking tour focused on the city’s maritime and industrial heritage. We’ll ramble along the River Foyle from the Peace Bridge to the Craigavon Bridge, before returning to our starting point with a stroll through the city. You’ll see the spot where Scottish settlers left for America and, a little further up the river, the spot where the city’s patron saint Columba left for Scotland. Along the way, you’ll learn how bridges, railways and shirt factories were built as the city came into the industrial age, the role of the city in World War II, and where divided communities still live on either side of the walls that are now called peace lines. On this tour you’ll also see: • HMS Ferret, the port where the WWII naval ships that protected convoys and hunted German U-boats were berthed • The parts of the city that were industrialised first, including what were the world’s largest ship factories in the 1800s • Some of the city’s most important churches • The iconic “Hands Across the Divide” sculpture on Craigavon Bridge • The location of the world’s first independent department store • The Masonic Hall, the courthouse and the War Memorial • The former residences of Mrs Cecil Francis Alexander, a famous 19th century hymn writer, and Phil Coulter, a modern songwriter

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Londonderry Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (3 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 385.47

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Londonderry is a small and pretty town dating back to the 6th century. The city is filled with history at every corner, from the Siege of Derry to the Battle of the Bogside, or the famous Bloody Sunday. It is known for its historic 17th-century city walls, which provide an exclusive promenade to view the town with its Renaissance style street plan. As you stroll around the city you will notice that it is full of history, heritage, and a vibrant cultural scene. Discover more about Bogside murals, Emigration, and Troubles in Derry on this unique walking tour.

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Derrie Danders: Wander around the Waterside on a self-guided GPS audio tour in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (3 reviews)

From $ 7.99

 

Take in the sites of this historic city on a self-guided GPS audio walk across the iconic Peace Bridge to Waterside, on the east bank of the River Foyle. We’ll hear about the military past of the area around Ebrington Square, and then continue on through the beautiful grounds of St Columb's Park. We’ll end the tour by making our way to the old railway station through the area of my childhood home in Bonds Street. On this walking tour, you’ll see and hear about: • The city's saint, St Columba who established his monastery here in 542 AD. • The city's oldest building, St Brecan's Church • The Siege of Derry that took place near Stronge's Orchard in 1688 and 1699 • The military and naval barracks at Ebrington • The city's role in the second world war and the Battle of the Atlantic from 1939 to 1945 • The iconic Peace Bridge • The working class area of Bonds Street and the churches in the area • The railways in the city, both old and new • The modern sculpture of the Peace Tree

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Derry/Londonderry - Darker History Walking Tours in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 123.82

 

Welcome to my darker "dander" around the Walled City. For the quality of experience for its guests, this tour has restricted group numbers. Normally starting from the Visit Derry tourist office in Waterloo Place, we will walk in and around the Walled City, pausing off to hear some of the darker, spooky or haunted history of this ancient city. The city currently hosts the largest Halloween Street Festival in Europe between 28-31 October each year. An alternative start point for private tours is available on request at the Peace Tree on Browning Drive but all tours will normally finish at Visit Derry.

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Private Half Day Winter Magic in the Antrim Glens in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 283.41

Duration: 6 hours (approx.)

The magnificent Causeway Coastal Route has been celebrated over the centuries with its extraordinary traditions in music, literature, storytelling and folklore. It is also among the Top 10 Coastal Driving Routes in the world (Lonely Planet) and voted the Number 1 Coastal Drive in the World (The Travel). This intimate luxury private tour will take you on an inspiring journey through three of the most intriguing places on this magnificent driving route, three of the nine Glens of Antrim; Glenarm, Glenariff and Glendun. You will be collected from your accommodation or airport, port or train station by private luxury car (either Jaguar XJ or Mercedes Benz E350) and journey along the celebrated Causeway Coastal Route. Sit back in comfort as you are immersed in some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland and many off the beaten path coastlines, coves and waterfalls.

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Bloody Sunday Remembered: Private Walking Tour of Derry in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (2 reviews)
Likely to Sell Out Free Cancellation

From $ 353.73

Duration: 1 hours (approx.)

Embark on a private walking tour through the heart of Derry, as you delve into the history of Bloody Sunday. Enjoy sightseeing and storytelling while in the company of a professional local guide. Discover some of the essential events and heritage of Derry, becoming familiar with Derry’s history, heritage and culture. Begin at Free Derry Corner, a symbol of civil rights and resistance, then pay your respects at the solemn Bloody Sunday Monument, all while exploring the powerful and poignant murals created by The Bogside Artists. This tour offers a profound insight into the city’s past, commemorating a pivotal moment in its history. Discover the city’s hardships from the past, learn about key events that shaped its development.

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Derry City Private Walking Tour in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 41.27

Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

Complete city tour. Visit the famous murals of the Bogside district and the seventeenth-century city walls. Exploration of the causes and effects of the troubles, the Northern Irish conflict. Journey through the history of the English mercantile colony of the 1600s and conclusion at the Guildhall, the city's Victorian town hall. The tour is carried out by qualified native Italian-speaking guides who will introduce you to the history and anecdotes of the city of Derry

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In the Footsteps of Seamus Heaney | Private Car Tour in Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry , Northern Ireland

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (1 reviews)
Free Cancellation

From $ 324.68

 

InSite Tours Ireland provides travelers with award-winning, customized experiences that highlight the finest aspects of Ireland's culture, history, and landscapes. This unique and intimate journey offers a profound connection to the landscapes and moments that inspired Nobel Prizewinning Poet Seamus Heaney, brought to life by Fergal Kearney's personal stories and insights. Whether you're new to Heaney's work or deeply familiar with it, the tour promises an emotionally enriching experience, steeped in the poet's heritage and the beauty of his homeland. This Seamus Heaney tour provides an exclusive, immersive journey into the poet's world, offering guests a deep, personal connection to the landscapes and inspirations behind his work.

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Why Choose Our Cultural Tours in Derry-Londonderry?

Our cultural tours in Derry-Londonderry are carefully curated to provide authentic experiences led by knowledgeable local guides. Each tour is designed to highlight the traditions, history, and unique stories that make Derry-Londonderry special, ensuring you leave with a deeper connection to the destination.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cultural Tours in Derry-Londonderry

Cultural tours in Derry-Londonderry usually include visits to historic sites, cultural landmarks, local markets, and interactive experiences that reflect the traditions and daily life of the city.

Yes, cultural tours in Derry-Londonderry are family-friendly. They offer engaging activities for adults and children, making them educational and fun for all ages.

Tour lengths vary depending on the itinerary. Some tours last just a few hours, while others may take a full day or even span multiple days.

No special preparation is needed. Just bring comfortable clothing, curiosity, and an open mind. Your guide will provide all the necessary information during the tour.
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