Embark on a captivating audio tour of Derry’s historic walls, uncovering the city’s rich history, from ancient monasteries to the Troubles and beyond. Discover the cultural highlights and hidden gems along the way!
- Peace Flame - The tour starts outside the Peace Flame garden.
- Walled city Londonderry - The tour passes by sections of the wall
- Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre - The tour passes by the Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre.
- Derry Girls Mural - The tour passes by the Derry Girls Mural.
- Ferryquay Gate - The tour passes by the Ferryquay Gate.
- St. Columb’s Cathedral - The tour passes by the St Columb’s Cathedral.
- Bishop’s Gate - The tour passes by the Bishop’s Gate, part of the Derry Walls.
- Double Bastion - The tour passes by the Double Bastion.
- St Augustine’s, Derry - The tour passes by the St Augustines church.
- The Siege Museum - The tour passes by The Siege Museum.
- First Derry Presbyterian Church - The tour passes by the First Derry Presbyterian Church.
- Butcher’s Gate - The tour passes by the Butcher’s Gate Derry City Walls.
- Tower Museum - The tour passes by Tower Museum.
- Magazine Gate - The tour passes by the Magazine Gate Derry City Walls.
- Peace Bridge - The tour ends at Peace Bridge.
- VoiceMap App available for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to the tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Transportation
Step into the historical tapestry of Derry, also referred to as Londonderry, depending on your perspective. Our city, with its intricate past, is home to a welcoming community that encourages you to stay and ‘savour the fun’.
Embark on a GPS audio-guided tour that circumnavigates the city’s 400-year-old defensive walls. I’ll pinpoint numerous renowned historical and cultural landmarks along the way, and recommend spots worth revisiting for more in-depth exploration.
Perhaps you’ve gained some familiarity with the city from the recent comedic TV series, Derry Girls. We’ll pay a visit to the much-loved mural inspired by the series. But on this tour, you’ll also delve into:
• The life of the city’s patron saint, St Columba / Colmcille, who first built his monastery here in 542 AD
• The fierce Siege of Derry in 1688 and 1689
• The Troubles, a period of conflict that spanned from 1969 to 1994
• The city’s contribution to World War II and the Battle of the Atlantic
• The mass migration during the Plantation of Ulster
• The wave of emigration during the Great Famine, also known as the Irish Potato Famine, from 1845 to 1849
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.