Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our walking history tours look at the lasting political and social implications of Bloody Sunday and other local incidents of the Troubles. It begins at the Guildhall in city center and drops into the Bogside area from Derry’s intact city walls. Learn from survivors and family members as you trace the footsteps of the Bloody Sunday march. Our tours also pass the world-famous Bogside Murals, offering in-depth histories of each. We stop by the iconic Free Derry Corner and our tour ends at the Bloody Sunday monument on Rossville Street just across the way from the Museum of Free Derry.
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
What To Expect
Guildhall
This hour long walking tour in Derry will also retrace parts of the original march and visit places where the dead and wounded fell. The Bogside History Tour will examine the political and social repercussions of Bloody Sunday. The tour will pass ‘The Museum of Free Derry’ and conclude at the Bloody Sunday monument within sight of Free Derry corner and beneath the city walls of Derry. The Bogside (Irish: Taobh an Bhogaigh) is a neighbourhood outside the city walls.. The large gable-wall murals by the Bogside Artists, Free Derry Corner and the Gasyard Féile (an annual music and arts festival held in a former gasyard) are popular tourist attractions. The area has been a focus point for many of the events of the Troubles; in 1969, a fierce three-day battle known as the Battle of the Bogside became a starting point of the Troubles.
Free Derry Corner
The tour will pass ‘The Museum of Free Derry’ and conclude at the Bloody Sunday monument within sight of Free Derry corner and beneath the city walls of Derry
Options
Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall
What‘s Included
Walking and Driving Tours available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
309 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth it
Bloxta,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour and insightful our guide Paul went into great detail over the history of the Troubles and life in Derry at that time (have to say he is one of the nicest people you will ever meet) highly recommend anyone visiting the area to book on (actually you don't have to book or reserve a place just turn up at the Guildhall at the selected times).
Non-negotiable tour - you have to do it
RVMF20,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour! The guide was passionate and very detailed. We appreciated learning this and would recommend it wholeheartedly to everyone. It is a must!
This tour brings the past alive
MistyR743,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was a moving education of the history of Derry. Our guide, Jimmy Toye, is a local who shared his firsthand experiences of Bloody Sunday and the events that led up to it. Jimmy explained all the murals and pointed out the actual locations of the events. Afterwards we went to the Free Derry Museum, which reinforced all of Jimmy's recollections. This tour was our best experience in Derry.
Incredible Experience
keltayo,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is not-to-be-missed if traveling to Derry. The guide has incredible knowledge and passion, and will provide a clear understanding of what truly happened on Bloody Sunday. His father was murdered during the incident and he is dedicated to preserving this important piece of Irish history and presenting it in a clear and comprehensive manner. Our family of four attended this tour and it will leave a lasting mark on our Northern Ireland vacation memories. Could not recommend this tour more.
Best guide ever bogside history tour Derry
Explore04465478804,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Paul has the rare gift to fascinate people and make them take in every word he says throughout the entire tour. His knowledge about the Troubles is second to none! Worth every penny and more! This tour is highly recommended. Will & Marion from Holland.
Walking tour with witnesses to the events
jeanneh451,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a terrific tour with Jimmy. He shared what clearly were difficult experiences that he witnessed first hand. He was knowledgeable and patient with questions. He was friendly, fair and informative.
Paul H - an outstanding guide!
Navigate603463,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul H was outstanding! He has an incredible knowledge. As a keen student of The Troubles I’ve done many tours in Derry and Belfast - Paul H is by some distance the best guide. 10 stars! Stories told were brilliant! I was like a sponge soaking it all up. Paul H answered my many questions. Thank you Paul for a brilliant tour!
Great Bogside History Tour with Jimmy!
202fynng,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you for sharing your experience Jimmy! Its was great!
Great History Tour
Passport52901115362,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Bogside History tour my girlfriend and I did was great. John Burke, our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to give even more personal insight as he is a local. Would highly recommend it to anyone that is interested in learning more about the Bogside.
A tour with Paul not to be missed!!
407cherryd,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paul met us with a warm welcome. Very informative and explained everything we wanted to know as well as the info he gave us. We found the whole experience so interesting and at times very moving. We were so pleased we did this tour as we now have a better understanding of the history of this tour. Very highly recommended.
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