Derry City: The troubles Bogside walking tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Free Derry Corner
Travellers will see free Derry Wall, Bogside murals, Bloody Sunday monument,site of the Bloody Sunday massacre.This tour begins and ends outside the Free Derry Museum.
Bloody Sunday Memorial
Travellers will be guided to all the historical landmarks and murals provided with a detailed analysis of the conflict as seen by your local guide John.Learn about our troubled past from someone who was directly affected by it.Hear our personal storys,you won't be disappointed.Visit the places where, Civil Rights Story, Battle of the Bogside,and Bloody Sunday massacre took place, also learn about our world renowned Peace Process.
What‘s Included
Group tours are welcome, contact us for keen rates.
The Troubles, Bogside Walking tour provides you the opportunity to ask as many questions you want.
Travellers will learn about, Civil Rights Story, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday story,
Private car that seats four passengers provided incase of poor weather.
Options
Saturdays
Saturday
Weekdays
Weekdays
Fridays
Friday
Reviews
513 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The best tour I’ve ever taken
imeldam425,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best walking tour I’ve ever taken . Paul was not only a Derry City native but someone who experienced Bloody Sunday personally . He took us to sites I’ve never witnessed before . He was very factual in his account and totally unbiased , which I felt was very important . He was very open to questioning on the tours account and tailored it to everyone there . 100 percent passionate and engaging I could not recommend him highly enough If you take this tour , you have a full and honest account of what happened .
This was an authentic...
Gill F,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an authentic experience. Our guide, Noel, was a local man who lived through “the troubles” and spoke from first hand experience. The detail he shared with the group was based on his personal encounters and lived experience.
Fantastic guide through The Troubles.
Allen F,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00John is a fantastic guide. He is personable, knowledgable, candid, and will answer all questions, no matter how difficult. He also takes the time without any rush.
A great wee tour
ColinC715,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very good with the guide John very informative about a subject that is impossible for us to imagine, well worth it, not a lot of walking if that’s an issue
A great and informative tour
Christopher C,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I found it to be an informative and touching tour from someone with first hand experience, and deeply personal knowledge of the events of "Bloody Sunday" in January of 1972. I highly recommend, Plus, the people at the Free Derry Museum were friendly and. informative as well. I am glad I found this event.
John’s knowledge of the...
Craig E,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00John’s knowledge of the troubles, Bloody Sunday and big side history is second to none! I was blown away at how well he presented the tour, I learnt a lot about how everyone’s lives were affected in the bogside. I would highly recommend this tour
Fantastic tour of The Bogside.
d ires2026,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was a fantastic tour guide. John's own personal story of Bloody Sunday and local knowledge of the Bogside led to a very interesting and memorable tour. Reasonably priced and highly recommended.
Fantastic tour - highly recommend
157ollieg,Feb 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour from start to finish. Our guide, John, was an expert. He was approachable and gave unique insights into the/his life in the Bogside and the events surrounding Bloody Sunday.
Very informative
Road67113,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative excellent knowledgeable guide
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Andrew M,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour of bogside area with in depth knowledge of local people involved. John was friendly guide with first hand knowledge on all aspects.
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