Derry City: The Bloody Sunday Story - Walking Tour
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Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Ireland has a rich history, especially in Derry. Unravel the past and understand the happenings that took part in Derry during the troubles with this Derry Bloody Sunday Walking Tour. Visit historical Bogside, including the Bloody Sunday Massacre site and the Free Derry Corner, and hear the story from a guide who was directly affected by the troubles.
- A unique tour facilitated by a brother of one of the victims who was killed
- Learn about the troubles from the founder of the Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign
- Explore historical Bogside including the Bloody Sunday Massacre site
- Multiple tour times are offered throughout the day for convenience
What's Included
- You can pick the time and date that suits your visit to our city.
- This tour begins and ends outside the Museum of Free Derry.
- Group tours are welcome,contact us for keen rates.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Museum of Free Derry55 Glenfada Park, Londonderry BT48 9DR, UK
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Free Derry Corner
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
2
Bloody Sunday Memorial
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Republican Murals: Civil Rights Association
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 189 reviews
Theresa_M, Mar 2026
We did the tour with John. The tour last just over an hour.
John was very informative and passionate. He had lost his brother during Bloody Sunday. The tour was very moving and we both felt very emotional listening to the events on that day. Its horrible to think about what had happened in Derry and to the people of Derry and their families during the troubles
Dermot_W, Oct 2025
It was heart rendering listening to the experiences of the people from the Bogside while the British army murdered them. Let justice prevail and may God give them the strength to continue their fight for justice!
S_A, Oct 2025
The experience was excellent. It was quite something to be given the tour by someone who was there during the years of the Troubles, someone who had personal experiences of British brutality and who clearly still has deep ties with members of the community (one simply had to pay attention to how many passersby said hello).
Brenda_M, Oct 2025
Very informative our guide Noel was very affable and extremely knowledgeable about the troubles in Derry / bogside
Highly recommend this tour
Jo_S, Oct 2025
This was a brilliant tour - so interesting to learn about Bloody Sunday and the horrors of what happened. Our guide, Mickey was awesome and spoke so well. Best tour we did in N Ireland.
Lesley_U, Sep 2025
This walking tour was so educational and our tour guide Neal provided colour by being present during Bloody Sunday. We had only heard the side of the story provided to us by the media. This tour is so worth the stop. Very insightful. Thank you Neal.
John_B, Aug 2025
He was incredibly knowledgeable because his brother was killed during that day. He has been involved in all the probes and will be at Soldier F's trial beginning 15 September 2025!
Sherry_C, Aug 2025
Spectacular! It brought tears to my eyes! Our guide's brother lost his life on Bloody Sunday, and the way he related the happenings on that day was emotional, and heartfelt.
Maria_C, Aug 2025
Excellent tour by fantastic guide who provides personal account of the history of the area and the murals
JenniferLynne_W, Jul 2025
Very moving description of the event, as well as the facts leading up to and the aftermath. John was an excellent and engaging guide.
sharon_f, Jun 2025
Guide lived through the event. He was very nice and had lots of info. I think we do not need every single name of people hurt or killed, it was over 50 years ago, and it is a waste of time for us but I realize it is important for the community to remember them.
TiffanyBOHMAN, Apr 2025
Incredibly informative tour, told from a unique personal viewpoint. One of the best walking tours I have ever been on
Tricia_R, Apr 2025
This is an excellent tour. The tour guide was born and lives in the bog area. He really had expert and extensive knowledge of the events described. He answered any questions we had and still kept the tour on time. This is a must for any history lover.
Minjoo_K, Apr 2025
I had the honor and privilege of having John McKinney as my tour guide. John’s older brother William McKinney was one of the victims of the Bloody Sunday. Having this experience inspired me to become a member of the Bloody Sunday Trust. Thank you again John, for opening up to us. I pray that your family receive justice at the trial in September!
Michele_S, Apr 2025
Wonderful informative tour. Hearing if from the perspective of someone who lost family on Bloody Sunday was very moving.
Kasia_D, Apr 2025
This was such an impactful tour which covered the history of Bloody Sunday and the Bogside. A tour you must take if you are in Derry/Northern Ireland.
Matt_J, Mar 2025
The walking tour of Derry with John was a great experience. We were a small group of 6, John was able to share is personal story; his brother killed in the Bloody Sunday 1972 riots, and their fight over the next 50 years for justice. John shared the reality of life in the bogside, the tension points that led to the troubles and the civil rights movement that was the vehicle. It was a great experience
Kathleen_C, Mar 2025
The tour with John was such an incredible an impactful experience. He did an excellent job and was very informative! His personal story made this tour all the more impactful and completely profound! So joyed we did this tour
Sarah_L, Mar 2025
John was extremely thorough and a pleasure to listen to. His personal experience with the tragedy and his knowledge of the facts made it an unforgettable tour. 10/10 recommend
Patricia_D, Dec 2024
Absolutely brilliant tour ..John was so full of information and great to get the story from someone who grew up in the area . I would definitely recommend to family and friends.My nephew was home from USA and said it was the best tour he had done .Thanks to John a great tour .
Donna_C, Sep 2024
John brought the whole Bloody Sunday tragedy into perspective especially as the brother of a 27 YO who tried to help a fallen person. He became the voice of a family’s route for justice Even more importantly, John explained how Bloody Sunday is a historical event that mirrors so many contemporary fights for equal rights
Genelle_C, Aug 2024
We really enjoyed the history. I wish in school they would teach us more about Bloody Sunday. I could see the passion the tour guide has for explaining how it went down. I am definitely going to read more about the history. I find the history fascinating and important.
David_L, Jul 2024
Mr McElhinney was a superb guide. He carefully and objectively explained the events of that day and beyond. To do so despite a personal loss is immensely commendable.
Thank you so much.
Isobel_H, Jul 2024
An incredibly eye-opening and interesting tour. We loved seeing the landmarks and murals while being given an insight into the shocking history of Bloody Sunday.
Julie_H, Jul 2024
Very informative and interesting as well as being very personal to John.
A must do while in Derry. Would highly recommend
Teresa_T, Jul 2024
This tour gave a real encounter of what happened around Bloody Sunday times. With the personal touch from an amazingly brave tour guide we were able to feel the pain but also the amazing community spirit in the area. You won't get this from reading a History book.
Sabien_v, Jun 2024
an interesting experience to hear what it was like the history of bloody sunday, the tour guide was good, short waiting time and walking through the museum afterwards was also great
Mona_D, Jun 2024
This was a very good tour that had me intrigued from start to end thanks to the host. He is a great stroy teller that had me clinging to every word talking about Bloody Sunday
Helen_L, Jun 2024
It was a very interesting tour. I learned a lot from it . I would recommend it to every one to wants to know exactly happened on bloody sunday...
Joanne_M, May 2024
Hearing the Bloody Sunday in the very place it happened from William McKinney's little brother, who has fought for justice for his brother and others killed that day was incredibly moving.
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