About this tour
A private six to eight-hour excursion from Belfast into County Derry/Londonderry, led by a local historian and activist. You'll traverse the city's 17th-century walls, examine politically charged street art and murals, and explore sites central to the city's modern conflict history. The guide contextualises events including the Battle of the Bogside and Bloody Sunday within the wider narrative of Irish and British relations, whilst your own minivan allows flexible stops throughout the day.
Highlights
- Walk the 400-year-old city walls with expert local historian
- Visit specific locations tied to Bloody Sunday and civil rights history
- Explore Derry Girls murals and politically charged street art
- Private minivan transport with flexibility to pause en route
- Hear firsthand accounts from guide rooted in local community
- Optional addition: Grianan of Aileach fortress across the Irish border
What to expect
Your day begins with pickup from your Belfast accommodation. Once in Derry, you'll walk the intact city walls—among the few in Ireland still fully preserved—whilst your guide explains the 1613 plantation and subsequent siege. You'll then visit the Bogside area and specific locations connected to January 1972, when paratroopers killed thirteen marchers. The tour incorporates street murals depicting these events and other historical moments. Throughout, your private minivan offers stops whenever you wish, and your guide combines historical detail with personal perspective shaped by living through or inheriting these events.
Good to know
Book lunch at a local traditional pub separately (not included). Tower Museum and Museum of Free Derry entrance fees are extra. Cruise ship passengers pay an additional £25 each way. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible. Grianan of Aileach, a pre-Christian hill fort in Donegal, can be added for £60 extra.
Frequently asked
- How long does Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast take?
- Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast runs for approximately 6 hours – 8 hours.
- How much does Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast cost?
- Prices start from GBP $345 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Derry Londonderry Private Full Day Tour From Belfast?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
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