Derry-Londonderry City Walls Small-Group Public or Private Tour: Shipquay, Ferryquay, Bishop, Butcher's Gates
by Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£80Overview
This walking tour covers the whole circuit of the City Walls in Derry-Londonderry over about two hours. Guests join either a public tour lasting around 90 minutes or a private tour up to two hours for groups of 1 to 15 people. The route can be adjusted for accessibility on private tours if requested. The tour begins at Shipquay Gate, where the guide explains the city's origins, the Plantation of Ulster, and the construction of the Walls while showing the Guildhall, Tower Museum, cannons, and views of Peace Bridge. Next, the group moves to Ferryquay Gate to see the Playhouse, St Columb's Cathedral, and the Fountain Estate, with discussion of the city's siege history. At Bishop Gate, the tour highlights the Double Bastion, St Augustine's Church, Walkers Plinth, Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and First Derry Presbyterian Church. The final walking section goes from Butcher's Gate back to Shipquay Place, including the Craft Village, with further historical commentary from the siege period to recent times. A short stop at the Guildhall provides an introduction to this landmark. The licensed guide covers topics such as St Columba, Vikings, Normans, the 1688-89 siege, emigration, industrialisation, the potato famine, Home Rule, two World Wars, the Troubles, the peace process, and Brexit. Admission fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shipquay Gate
This part of the tour focuses on the Walls of Derry and nearby landmarks including the Guildhall and Tower Museum. Guests see the oldest cannons mounted on the Walls and views of the Peace Bridge. The guide explains the city's early history, the Plantation of Ulster, and the construction of the Walls.
30 min
Ferryquay Gate
At Ferryquay Gate, the tour covers the Playhouse, St Columb's Cathedral, and the Fountain Estate. The guide discusses the history of the city’s sieges and their impact.
30 min
Bishop Gate
This section includes viewing Bishop Gate, the Double Bastion, St Augustine's Church, Walkers Plinth, Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and First Derry Presbyterian Church.
20 min
Butcher's Gate
The walk continues along the Walls from Butcher Gate back to Shipquay Place. The guide relates historical events from the siege era to the present day. The group also visits the Craft Village.
15 min
Guildhall
A brief stop introduces the Guildhall building and its significance.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet OUTSIDE of the main customer entrance to the "Visit Derry" Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo Place - this is the entrance opposite the Maiden Heaven Coffee and Ice Cream Shop. Guide will normally be wearing blue Derrie Danders branded clothing.
End point
Meet OUTSIDE of the main customer entrance to the "Visit Derry" Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo Place - this is the entrance opposite the Maiden Heaven Coffee and Ice Cream Shop. Guide will normally be wearing blue Derrie Danders branded clothing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Derry-Londonderry City Walls Small-Group Public or Private Tour: Shipquay, Ferryquay, Bishop, Butcher's Gates
by Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£80Overview
This walking tour covers the whole circuit of the City Walls in Derry-Londonderry over about two hours. Guests join either a public tour lasting around 90 minutes or a private tour up to two hours for groups of 1 to 15 people. The route can be adjusted for accessibility on private tours if requested. The tour begins at Shipquay Gate, where the guide explains the city's origins, the Plantation of Ulster, and the construction of the Walls while showing the Guildhall, Tower Museum, cannons, and views of Peace Bridge. Next, the group moves to Ferryquay Gate to see the Playhouse, St Columb's Cathedral, and the Fountain Estate, with discussion of the city's siege history. At Bishop Gate, the tour highlights the Double Bastion, St Augustine's Church, Walkers Plinth, Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and First Derry Presbyterian Church. The final walking section goes from Butcher's Gate back to Shipquay Place, including the Craft Village, with further historical commentary from the siege period to recent times. A short stop at the Guildhall provides an introduction to this landmark. The licensed guide covers topics such as St Columba, Vikings, Normans, the 1688-89 siege, emigration, industrialisation, the potato famine, Home Rule, two World Wars, the Troubles, the peace process, and Brexit. Admission fees are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Shipquay Gate
This part of the tour focuses on the Walls of Derry and nearby landmarks including the Guildhall and Tower Museum. Guests see the oldest cannons mounted on the Walls and views of the Peace Bridge. The guide explains the city's early history, the Plantation of Ulster, and the construction of the Walls.
30 min
Ferryquay Gate
At Ferryquay Gate, the tour covers the Playhouse, St Columb's Cathedral, and the Fountain Estate. The guide discusses the history of the city’s sieges and their impact.
30 min
Bishop Gate
This section includes viewing Bishop Gate, the Double Bastion, St Augustine's Church, Walkers Plinth, Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and First Derry Presbyterian Church.
20 min
Butcher's Gate
The walk continues along the Walls from Butcher Gate back to Shipquay Place. The guide relates historical events from the siege era to the present day. The group also visits the Craft Village.
15 min
Guildhall
A brief stop introduces the Guildhall building and its significance.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet OUTSIDE of the main customer entrance to the "Visit Derry" Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo Place - this is the entrance opposite the Maiden Heaven Coffee and Ice Cream Shop. Guide will normally be wearing blue Derrie Danders branded clothing.
End point
Meet OUTSIDE of the main customer entrance to the "Visit Derry" Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo Place - this is the entrance opposite the Maiden Heaven Coffee and Ice Cream Shop. Guide will normally be wearing blue Derrie Danders branded clothing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.