• 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
• Bishop Gate - In this section of the tour we will be looking at Bishops Gate, Double Bastion, St Augustine’s Church,Walkers Plinth, Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and First Derry Presbyterian Church.
• Butcher’s Gate - In this section of the tour we will be looking at the section of the Walls from Butcher Gate back to Shipquay Place, and considering more aspects of the city’s history from the time of the siege to the present day. We will also visit the Craft Village.
• Guildhall - A brief introduction only to the Guildhall.

• Licensed Tour Guide

• Admission Fees

Experience one of the exclusive tours that offers a complete walk around the renowned City Walls, ensuring small group sizes for the utmost quality and comfort of participants.

Choose between a PUBLIC Tour, where individual spots are available, or opt for a PRIVATE Group Tour.

1. Private Group Tours (2 hours) (1-15 participants): The starting point and route can be customized to accommodate guests with disabilities or those using wheelchairs.

2. Public Tour - Individual Spots (75-90 minutes) (1-15 participants): Dates are released on a limited basis.

3. Half Day tours are also on offer.

This tour provides an extensive history of the city, covering topics such as St Columba, Vikings, Normans, Irish chieftains, the Plantation of Ulster, the construction of its iconic Walls, the siege of 1688/89, the impact of Scots/Irish emigration to the USA, industrialization, railways and bridge construction, the 1840s potato famine and subsequent emigration, the Home Rule crisis and partition, the city’s role in both World Wars, the recent Troubles, the peace process including Brexit, and the Derry Girls.

• A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged for private group tours - please request at time of booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.