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Herstory Derry Tour

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Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 1 hour (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket

Overview

Gain a unique insight into Derry's history on this private walking tour celebrating the women who shaped the city and the famous figures who visited. Led by an expert guide, hear fascinating stories you'd miss exploring alone as you enter the Walled City through Butcher Gate, admire the Bogside murals featuring inspiring women, and learn about the city's shirt-making heritage. It's the perfect introduction to a side of Derry's history that many visitors overlook.
  • Learn about the famous Derry women on this private walking tour
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide on hand to answer your questions
  • Discover the often-overlooked stories of the women who shaped Derry's history
  • A shorter one-hour tour means it can easily be squeezed into a day of sightseeing

What's Included

  • Expert Guide
  • Coffee and/or Tea

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Nine Hostages Coffee
    2 Waterloo St, Derry/Londonderry, Londonderry BT48 6HE, UK

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Butcher's Gate

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Derry

10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Bishop Street

2 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

The Derry Walls

4 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

5

Bishop Gate

8 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

6

Cathedral Quarter Apartments

6 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

7

Ferryquay Gate

5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

8

Derry Girls Mural

3 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0
based on 27 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A wonderful alternative walking tour

Martha_C, May 2026
This is a fantastic tour. It tells a different side of Derry which is not available elsewhere while at the same time sets the scene more broadly.

Anna was absolutely...

Krystyna_K, May 2026
Anna was absolutely amazing! She was so knowledgeable and shared interesting stories. She was able to share a ton of information while still being engaging! Would highly highly recommend this tour!

Wonderful tour. It was...

fq7vpc494z, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour. It was informative, fun and a fresh perspective. Would recommend to anyone visiting Derry.

Our guide gave us the...

Elizabeth_O, Oct 2025
Our guide gave us the history of women rarely mentioned or discussed. I appreciated it and learned a lot.

From $23.41

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 23 days in advance.

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