Derry's Bloody Sunday and The Troubles Walking Tour

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Tour Highlights

Bloody Sunday Monument

A solemn stone memorial marking where a peaceful civil rights march turned to tragedy on January 30, 1972.

Museum of Free Derry

Built by the very people whose lives shaped the story inside its walls, telling the history of the Troubles from the perspective of the Bogside community.

Free Derry Corner

The famous white gable wall declaring "You Are Now Entering Free Derry," painted in January 1969 and still standing as a symbol of a community that refused to be silenced.

The Derry Walls and The Siege Museum

Walk one of the best-preserved walled cities in Europe, with interactive exhibits inside the Siege Museum exploring the organizations that shaped Derry's identity.

Saint Columb's Cathedral

The first cathedral built in Europe after the Reformation, with stained-glass windows depicting the Siege of Derry and free admission.

Tower Museum

A gallery using artifacts, interactive displays, and personal accounts to bring the city's triumphs and struggles to life.

Guildhall

A free, welcoming stop featuring the Plantation of Ulster exhibition and a time capsule from 1887.

Peace Flame

A hopeful symbol of reconciliation and new beginnings, marking the tour's closing stop.

Is This Tour Right for You?

Perfect if you:

Love history and fascinating stories

What To explore at your own pace

prefer a private experience

What to avoid expensive group tours

Maybe not if you:

Don't have a phone

Like to follow the tour guide

Don't like stories

Don't like to go at your own pace

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Derry walking tour take?

Most visitors complete the full route in about one and a half to two hours, longer if you stop inside the museums along the way.

Does this tour work offline?

Yes. Download the tour before you go and it works completely offline, with no data connection required.

Are there admission fees along the tour?

Some stops charge admission: the Museum of Free Derry is eight euros, the Siege Museum is five euros, and the Tower Museum is six euros. Saint Columb's Cathedral, the Derry Walls, and the Guildhall are free.

Is this tour appropriate for kids?

This tour covers serious and sometimes difficult history, including the events of Bloody Sunday and the Troubles. It's best suited for older children and teens who can engage with that history thoughtfully.

How much walking is involved?

The route covers a little over a mile through Derry's city center and along its historic walls.

What is Bloody Sunday?

The tour explains the events of January 30, 1972, when a civil rights march in Derry ended with the deaths of unarmed civilians, becoming one of the defining and most painful moments of the Troubles.

Where does the tour start and end?

It starts at the Bloody Sunday Monument on Rossville Street and ends at the Peace Flame.

Can I pause the tour to explore the museums?

Yes. The tour is designed to pause naturally at each stop so you can go inside the Museum of Free Derry, the Tower Museum, or Guildhall before continuing.

What does "Free Derry" mean?

The tour explains how this phrase marked a self-declared autonomous area within the Bogside, where residents barricaded their neighborhood and stood up for their civil rights starting in 1969.