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City Walls Walking Tour

Derry's walls are the best preserved set of walls in Ireland and Britain. Book the Derry City walled walking tour - an hour long tour around the 400 year old Derry walls and learn about the town's history throughout the plantation of Ulster, the siege of Derry, emigration etc

Giant's Causeway Tours

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1986, the Causeway is the located in Antrim, and it's natural beauty has to be seen to be believed. This tour also includes several notable stops along the way, including the world famous Bushmills Distillery.

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HISTORIC CITY WALLS

Why not book an hour long tour around the 400 year old Derry walls and learn about the plantation of Ulster, the siege of Derry, emigration, etc. Derry walls walking tour.

BOGSIDE HISTORY

A tour of the Derry Bogside that gives a first hand analysis of Bloody Sunday. An educational insight to the Civil Rights era, Bloody Sunday and the conflict that ensued.

CITY TAXI TOUR

See the three bridges, and the best panoramic view of the city. Learn all about Cholmcille, the plantation of Ulster, the cities Shirt Factories, and the civil rights era.

We took the tour with John and the knowledge of the events and the work for justice was very great. If you visit Derry, be sure to take the time to go for the tour. Thanks from Finland!

I was fortunate to have a personal tour with Paul and it was a privilege to get such a straightforward and factual account of his own father's tragic and unnecessary death. I recommend this tour to anyone that wants an extremely accurate account of Bloody Sunday. Paul participated in the Inquiry and has detailed knowledge of the event as it unfolded. Do not miss this tour!

Leslie Tilbrook

Fascinating tour. A very informative and passionate description of the city's history. I'm from Cork and girlfriend is from the US... different understanding of Irish history but we both highly recommend this tour. Paul was very friendly and open to all questions. Thanks!

Kevin O'Loughlin

We went on the Bogside history tour with Glenn and I would like to acknowledge his passion and commitment to the cause of educating and improving our knowledge of the Bloody Sunday events of 1972! I have an extensive understanding of Irish history, but nothing prepared me for the detailed perspective presented by Glenn. I would recommend this experience to all those who visit Derry in order to experience what is not presented in the written word!

Lesley Cooke

A fantastic 2 hours spent in the company of Paul and so reasonable , very informative and not political just the cold hard facts of how the city started and evolved right through to the troubles can't wait to come back to the city.

The walking tour with Glenn was very informative and interesting, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to know about Bloody Sunday in 1972. I appreciated the opportunity to learn more about events in modern Irish history, at a more personal level, by going on this tour.

Peter Kiernan

Thank you Glen for the wonderfully informative tour you gave us on Saturday. Glen spent nearly 2 hours showing the two of us around the area, telling us about the events of Bloody Sunday, and patiently answering our no doubt ignorant questions. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Derry who wants to have a better understanding of Irish political history and Bloody Sunday in particular. In all it was a very moving experience.

Mike Barnett

Paul has an incisive knowledge of Irish history which he shared with us on a most enjoyable tour.The chap has an ability to have you believe you were there on the day, something far more preferable to watching an event on video.

Kevin Keenan

My family took this tour with Paul. We learned so much about the events of Bloody Sunday. I wasn't sure that I wanted to go on this tour (I didn't know much about it) but my husband and son talked me into it and I am glad we did. The tour helped me (and my family) understand the events of the day as well as the aftermath. Learning from family members made it so much more powerful.

Holly Gallagher

The guide, Glen, was very good.He knew his history! I learned alot about the history leading up to "Bloody Sunday" and the events of the day. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to find out more about Irish history and the events surrounding"Bloody Sunday".

Mike Burkett

We took this tour with Glen Tuesday,so much of Irish history fell into place for us.Very informative and moving account of Bloody Sunday. We would highly recommend this walk to anyone visiting Derry/Londonderry.

Pauline Carrigan

I am from Ireland and was visiting Derry and wanted to know more about the City's History. I was given a tour by Paul and I have to say it was excellent. Very well organised and structured as well as extremely informative. The tour gives you a good insight into what life was like during the time and the facts of what happened.

Sean McFadden

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Guildhall Street, Derry, BT486DQ

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Derry Walls Private Walking Tour

• A private guide makes for a fully personal way to explore Derry
• Walk the entire perimeter of Derry’s 17th-century city walls
• Get an overview of top Derry landmarks during the tour
• Hear details from the city’s long history from your guide
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• 90-minute walking tour
• Private tour
• Food and drinks
• Union Hall Pl, Londonderry BT48 6LU, UK
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking
• Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
• The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall
• The Siege Museum

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• You'll start at BT48 6LU Union Hall Pl, Londonderry BT48 6LU, UK See address & details
• 1 City Walls Stop: 80 minutes Walled City of Derry. Read more Pass by The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall The Siege Museum
• You'll return to the starting point

• shonapscott 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Bog side guided tour Excellent, informative and personal. Noel was a wealth of knowledge having lived it. Great perspective. We all came away with greater understanding. Read more Written 8 May 2024
• Susan M 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best tour we've ever had! Gleann Doherty is incredible. We will be going back to Derry again and we are will request Gleann Doherty as a guide if possible. Gleann is the real deal. An expert. And one helluva great human being. It was both an honor and privilege to be in his company. Read more Written 2 May 2024
• autobillingmac 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic tour Amazing experience. Gleann was a fantastic guide. It was great to see not only the filming sites but some of the history of the beautiful town of Derry:m. Highly recommend! Read more Written 2 May 2024
• Ronan S 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brilliant tour with Gleann Can't praise Gleann highly enough - for his walking tour of Derry successfully blending history, politics and of course Derry Girls seamlessly together. Great way to get to know the city, and to get your bearings. It was the highlight of our brilliant first trip to Derry, especially for our 14 year old daughter. Thanks again! Read more Written 6 April 2024
• Tim784 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A great stay First morning no hot buffet breakfast but cold buffet and cereals available. The waitress informed us about this but said we could order from the a la carte breakfast menu which we did- my friend had the 2 duck egg omelette with ham. I asked for a smaller one duck egg omelette with cheese and tomato which was equally delicious. On our second morning full hot buffet available which was superb. Service was excellent. Disliked · There was nothing I could really fault. Front desk staff were excellent. Spacious room. The hotel opened last year and you have to walk over the Peace Bridge to get to the main walled city but that wasn't an issue. I was allowed to use the Spa area but didn't have time to book a treatment. Maybe one issue we were in room 128 and it was a bit of a pain to get there going through several doors where you either needed your key card or had to press a button to progress, Read more Written 19 March 2024
• E2354UTdianep 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Highly Recommend Derry Guided Tours! This was such a fabulous tour! Gleann had the perfect mix of Derry Girls site locations and trivia as well as Derry history. We thoroughly enjoyed the individual attention, the storytelling, and learning about this lovely city. Highly recommend Gleann and his tour! Read more Written 6 March 2024
• A6743WBmarkg 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Bogside Mural tour I would highly recommend this tour with Gleann. He was extremely knowledgeable. The experience is very moving. There is a great deal of history in the area. Read more Written 26 February 2024
• damienger 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Brandywell, Bogside, Creggan, Doire Our guide Gleann was warm and personable. He is very knowledgeable about the history of his city, and as a native of Derry city he can provide an intimate insight into the real experiences of the local community during the conflict in the North of Ireland. We would highly recommend this tour, it is an important part of irish history in Derry. Read more Written 4 February 2024
• emilyfafard 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Fantastic Tour for Derry Girls Fans We did a walking tour of Derry with Gleann in summer 2023 and it was amazing! Gleann not only showed us all the Derry Girls filming locations and knew all of the behind the scenes details and significance but he also shared his personal experiences growing up and living in Derry during the Troubles. He showed us several significant places where conflict took place and we were really moved by the history. 20/10 cannot recommend Gleann more highly. Would do it again in a heartbeat! Read more Written 21 January 2024
• FarAway27547146730 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A wonderful morning in the Derry City 😃 The tour guide had shown us a true side of Derry. I was amazed by the passion and the knowledge the guide had. I would strongly recommend this truthful and mesmerising tour ! Read more Written 20 January 2024
• ktredwhite 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Excellent time on the Derry Girls Tour Can't recommend this tour enough! My mom and I had a blast and agreed it was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Ireland/Northern Ireland. Gleann was very knowledgable about Derry Girls and Derry history, weaving the two together very well on the tour. He even explained some more history behind some of the jokes in the show (like why protestants hate ABBA) and symbolic significances that make me appreciate the brilliance of the show even more. Read more Written 6 January 2024
• JennieCortes 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles A Must for Any Derry Girls Fan! This IS the tour for any Derry Girls fan! We had a great time thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Glenn. In addition to the walking tour of the filming locations for the show, our tour guide weaved in anecdotes from life in Derry/Londonderry that were touched upon in the lives of the Derry Girls characters (coming of age during The Troubles). As a local himself, Glenn was able to add a degree of context and depth that would have not been possible had we ventured out on our own. As a side note, Derry/Londonderry is a beautiful city! Read more Written 5 January 2024
• W4327AZmichaelp 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Not to be missed A must if you’re in Derry. Our guide, Gleann Doherty, is an expert on the city’s history and will tailor your tour to your interests/based on your questions. His content knowledge spans hundreds of years and is more than comfortable talking about Derry today. I learned a ton and had a blast! Read more Written 3 January 2024
• Z9248XWzoec 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles Best tour of Derry!! Michael is a terrific tour guide. It felt like I was being shown around Derry by an uncle or family friend, very informative about the history whilst not sounding like he’s going off a memorizes essay he’s repeated many times. Very funny and had great banter in between sites, very kind. Thank you so much Michael! -zoe (seattle!) Read more Written 29 November 2023
• marionsR4961TA 0 contributions 5.0 of 5 bubbles We Are All Derry Girls This was just a great experience. Angela, our guide is a lifelong resident of Derry, and was able to put what we saw on screen into context and perspective. We learned a great deal about life in Derry during the troubles as well as today. We also got to explore and visit many of the places featured on the show. Obviously, this is a special interest tour for fans of the show, but additionally, it's an important part of Irish history. I would strongly urge anyone visiting Ireland to get out to visit Derry which is today a functioning, vibrant, city at peace. (I wish we had more time to spend in Derry!) And yes, I did get a photo of my spouse doing his best James from atop the wall, but he won't let me post it. Read more Written 26 November 2023

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New interactive Plymouth puzzle-solving tour launched - and it's a first for the South West

A new interactive puzzle-solving tour of Plymouth has been launched, and promises to take people from the most famous attractions to the city's hidden gems in search of clues. The latest city tour is from Isle of Man-based Go Quest Adventures, which launched their first interactive tours two years ago and now cover 23 locations across the country.

Delivered through a smartphone app, the tour is a self-guided 'quest' around the city with clues to find, puzzles to solve and challenges to take.

The format is the brainchild of Kim and Juan Kniveton, who live on the Isle of Man. "It's like a city tour meets a treasure hunt but with a sort of escape room twist to it," Kim told The Herald.

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"Basically our quests are interactive puzzle adventures and they are all done on the Go Quest Adventures app, so they are all self-guided on your phone through an app.

"What we've done is to design hidden trails in cities across the UK, and through the app, in order to unlock that trail, they have to find a clue, solve a puzzle, complete a challenge of some sort, so as they are going through the city they are looking at the main attractions and learning things at the same time as doing these interactive puzzles and challenges. So they find their way through the trail and through the city, and at the end they get to find where they are on the city leaderboard."

The adventures might not be cheap considering they are self-guided with a download of the quest costing £28.95 but have tapped into the growing market for puzzle solving which has seen the city flooded with 'escape' rooms. That cost anything from £40-100 for an hour.

Kim said: "We thought of the idea during Covid and started thinking about how we could develop the app. There are similar things out there, that take you around, but what we really wanted was for people to be able to explore a city in a fun and interactive way, but in their own time.

"They weren't doing a tour so they could go at their own pace, stop if they wanted to, learn some history, learn some fun facts and see some hidden gems."

"One of the things was asking ourselves what could do we different, and we both love an escape room and so we wanted to combine the two, which is where the idea came from."

She added: "We launched our first quest about two years ago on the Isle of Man where we live, then we quickly added Liverpool as it was close, Edinburgh as we had to go up there, and Inverness was one of our early ones because we were up there as well.

"They have just started growing from there we have 23 now with Plymouth and we hope that by the end of the year we might have 30."

Plymouth is the firm's first location in the whole of the South West though one for Exeter is planned with the city's size and history making it a perfect fit.

Kim said: "We definitely wanted somewhere in the area and Plymouth has so much history and attractions, and it is quite compact that you can see so many things in a small area.

"Each trail is about two miles long and weaves in and out, and Plymouth has got so much going for it that we thought Plymouth and Exeter would be two great places to launch it."

The trail covers many of the top sights such as the Hoe and the Barbican , but also delves into the Elizabethan Gardens among a couple of hidden gems.

"Obviously we go across the Hoe and down to the Barbican and past the Mayflower Steps and past Plymouth Gin," Kim said. "But we actually start at Derry's Clocktower as it's off the beaten track and many tourists wouldn't know about it, but it's got some great history to it but is somewhere not many people would go to.

"We also taken them to the Elizabethan Gardens which probably not a lot of people would find on their own so there are a couple of hidden gems as well as the main sights."

For more information on Go Quest Adventures, or to book your Quest today, visit https://goquestadventures.com/ . A limited time 30% discount is currently available for those that book the Plymouth Quest before Sunday May 12.