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,
Options
Fridays
Friday
Weekdays
Weekdays
Saturdays
Saturday
Reviews
521 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A Lot To Absorb.........
Darleen R,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Having just made my first trip to Derry, I felt like I knew so much about Derry once our tour was over. The history of the conflict is interesting as well as VERY EMOTIONAL! I feel for the people of Free Derry and hope that something like that NEVER happens again. Our tour guide shared first hand events of those days, since he himself took part in those awful days. He was knowledgeable, kind and shared what he lived. We then went onto the Free Derry Museum. I highly recommend this tour and checking out the museum afterwards.
Tour
Yusuf E,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour covers a very small area, so there is minimal walking required. It starts right next to the museum, making it hard to miss. Both the tour and the information provided were excellent. It’s worth mentioning that the tour guide's brother was killed during the Troubles, and his story is actually presented in the museum. The tour lasted about an hour and a half.
Amazing for adults, less interesting for kiddos
Katie D,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an excellent tour from someone who experienced Bloody Sunday first hand. It really helped me understand the context of the Troubles and the ongoing ramifications today. I wouldn't say it is FUN, because it's very serious material. But it's important and something I was thankful to increase my understanding of. One note: this isn't great for kids. My 17 year old handled it well, but my 12 year old was completely lost. A little bit of context would be helpful, and I don't know that I'd recommend it for anyone younger than 16 or so. They'll just have a harder time following.
History combined with personal experience
G3330UHelizabethk,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul gave us a tour integrating history and his own experiences of The Troubles including insights from his conversations with mural artists.
incredible
alainew2026,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Walking through the Bogside with a tour guide who was directly impacted by Bloody Sunday was incredible. History is my thing and what I got my degree in, but there aren't a lot of historical topics that interest me that give me the opportunity to hear a first-person account of events. It was freezing out and pouring rain and TripAdvisor says "Private car that seats four passengers provided incase of poor weather." I don't even know how you would take this tour by car, but a car was not provided. I won't ding the tour for that but that was rather misleading. We all stood out in the rain. I couldn't feel my face by the end, but it was well worth it. Make sure to allow time to visit the Museum of Free Derry at the end.
Interesting and informative
Elaine L,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Extremely informative and interesting. An authentic narrative of a truly awful time in Northern Ireland. c Would highly recommend the 1.5 hours with Michael who is an absolute legend.
Superb walking tour
Jack P,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Noel, our guide, was excellent. Informative, engaging, friendly and dealt with the topic with the sensitivity and seriousness it warrants. A must do if you have any interest in Bloody Sunday.
What an experience
Protraeller,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience - Paul our guide for the tour was so knowledgable and carried out the tour with passion and always available to answer your questions. A must do tour if you are going to London Derry
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.
From £20.00
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Related Experiences
Operated by Troublesbogsidewalkingtour