Derry/Londonderry - City Walls History Walking Tours
Overview
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One of the few tours that walks a full circuit of the famous City Walls with smaller sized groups for the quality and comfort of guests.
Available as either a PUBLIC Tour with individual places or as a PRIVATE Tour.
1. Private Tours (2 hrs)(1-15 places) Alternative starting points and routes can be requested and adapted to facilitate disabled or wheelchair guests.
2. Public Tour -Individual Places (75-90mins)(1-15 places)
3. Full/Half Day tours are available within the Specialised History tour option
This tour gives a wider history of the city, including St Columba, Vikings, Normans and Irish chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster, the building of its iconic Walls, the siege of 1688/89, the aftermath of Scots/Irish emigration to the USA, industrialisation, railways and bridge building, the 1840s potato famine and resulting emigration , the Home Rule crisis and partition, the city in two World Wars , the recent Troubles, the peace process including Brexit, and the Derry Girls.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged for private group tours - please request at time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Licensed Tour Guide
Admission Fees
What To Expect
Shipquay Gate
In this section of the tour we will be able to see the Walls of Derry, the Guildhall, the Tower Museum, oldest cannons on the Walls and views of Peace Bridge. We will consider the history of the city from its origins to plantation and the building of the Walls.
Ferryquay Gate
From this section of the tour we will be looking at Ferryquay Gate, the Playhouse, St Columb's Cathedral and the Fountain Estate, as well as discussing aspects of the sieges history of the city
Options
90 min City Walls PUBLIC Tour
Individual Places (Max of 15): Prices vary by time and group sizes. Book all 15 places if available to convert to a private tour.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes: Approximately 75-90 minutes depending on guests walking speeds.
Public Tour Route: Usually Anti-Clockwise on the City Walls.
2 Hour City Walls PRIVATE Tour
Private Group Tour : Book for your Private group of 1 to 15 people
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes: Alternative inner city centre start points, such as hotels can usually be arranged. Please request after booking.
Tour Route: Usually Clockwise and can usually be adapted for guests who use a wheelchair or other disabilities, if notified in advance.
Start Times: Other Start Times may be available on request
Reviews
157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Retired Docs trip
GJD13,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a treat of an experience. David gave a very informative and balanced tour..90 minutes seemed like 30. Was great. Highly recommend
Great and informative...
Kevin T,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great and informative tour around the history of the city. Highly recommend David, he was a great guide!
Don’t miss David’s tour!
Natalie P,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00David is an intelligent and engaging guide! We had been in Derry for 30 minutes (having rolled in on the train from Belfast, with just enough time to drop our bags off at the hotel) before rushing off to our scheduled tour with David, so we arrived with many questions and hopes for our time in the city. David shared not only key historical locations and stories, but ensured we knew where to head for specific sights for the rest of our time in his beautiful city. He even made sure we had a good photo with the Derry Girls mural! The rain didn’t interfere with any of our 90 minute tour—just dress for the weather, and bring an umbrella. Highly, highly recommended.
Time very well spent!
raymK368FY,
Oct 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Four of us joined David on a private Walls History Walking Tour. We have been on many walking tours and can say without hesitation the time spent with David was very enjoyable, informative and entertaining. Our time in Derry was limited, and we wanted to maximize our experience. David presentation was thoughtful and engaging. If we return to Derry, we will not hesitate to join David on one of his other tours.
Lovely walk
H1661CFanthonys,
Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David was awesome. Good insights into history and how it effects today. Easy walk around the top of the walls. Good pub and dining advice.
Derry with David
Lisa K,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The app gave the wrong time. Fortunately, we showed up early and our guide was there. David was awesome! I walk slow and his pace for the tour was perfect. He explained so much of Derry history to us.
Best Walking Tour of Derry
charlessM2279IN,
Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00David of Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours provides the finest tour there is in Derry. His knowledge of Derry's history, both ancient and recent, is without comparison. He delivers that history to his customers in a professional, interesting and friendly manner. You will enjoy this tour. We had a private tour and David accommodated us by beginning the tour at our hotel just inside the Bishop's Gate. This was very helpful for our needs. I recommend Derrie Danders tour of Derry.
Highly recommended
Stephanie W,
Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend Derry danders . We were a group of 10who were interested in both city history and murals . David tailor made the walk so that we could incorporate both and was a wealth of knowledge . We were mixed levels of fitness and the pace was set to suit everyone . A great time had by all . Thank you David
Excellent, informative tour
D8171AJandyr,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic tour. Well paced and very insightful. David was a wealth of knowledge about the city and it's history. He took time to explain things and answer our questions. Definitely recommend you do a tour with him if you are visiting Derry.
Fascinating insight into this historic city
MPB186349,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Due to the weather we were lucky enough to be the only ones on the tour. It was a fascinating insight into the history and importance of this city. From the 1600s to the modern day David's insight really brought it to life Would recommend as you get so much more from this than you would without David as your guide.
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