Award Winning Walking Tour of Derry
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2 hours
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Walk with me along the ONLY walled city in Ireland, visit our neighbourhoods, see one of the finest collections of cannons in the world, listen to our local tales about the LONGEST city siege in Irish History, hear about why Derry is referred to as the Crucible of the Troubles and much much more.
On this tour you will learn about the foundation of Doire (Derry) dating back to the time of columcille in 546AD, ) Derry played a significant role throughout the years of mass Immigration from Ireland, particularly during the Famine (An Gorta Mór). Derry's walls date back to 1618, while walking on these walls you will learn of the Siege of Derry (1688-1689) and also you will be able to view the beautiful St Columbs Cathedral.
Included
During our tour, we'll explore:
- Origins of the Conflict
- Civil rights movement
- The beginning of the conflict
- Free Derry
- The Battle of the Bogside
- Internment
- Bloody Sunday
- Operation Motorman
- The Hunger Strikes
- The current peace process
At the end, we'll return back to your accommodations, or another agreed upon spot.
On this two hour walking tour we walk into the Bogside which is one of the most affected areas in the North of Ireland with over thirty years of troubles, the place which saw the birth of the civil rights movement, Battle of the Bogside, Bloody Sunday, and an Area that showed much resistance towards the security forces and the British Army who regularly invaded the area.
Requirements
Suitable clothing for Irish weather :)