Private tour in Derry Ruairi O
up to 10 people
2 hours 30 minutes
Private transportation
1
Ruairi O.
Hi, My name is Ruairi . . . . . I was born and raised in Derry's Bogside, and I'm one of the...
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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). Derry played a significant role throughout the years of mass Immigration from Ireland, particularly during the Famine (An Gorta Mór). We will walk through Derry's walls, learn of the Siege of Derry (1688-1689) and view the beautiful St Columb's Cathedral. On my 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 Britain. I was born and raised in Derry's Bogside and I love to talk about this place which I consider my home
The tour will begin at agreed meeting venue. We will walk to Old City walls of Derry where we can get higher views of the City. Places of interest that we will pass during this tour: •The walls of Derry (Built in 1618) We will walk around these walls. •The Guildhall (Built in 1890) We will visit for a short stay. •The Peace bridge •St Columbs cathedral (Built in 1633) •The Fountain Estate (The only Unionist estate in the Cityside) •View point from the Double bastion •St Augustine's Church •Apprentice boy's memorial hall (Apprentice boys of Derry HQ) •The world-famous Bogside Murals and monuments. Topics that will be cover during this walking tour will be the Foundation of Derry, The Plantation of Ulster, The Siege of Derry, Partition of Ireland, Origins of the Irish Conflict, Civil rights movement, The beginning of the conflict, Free Derry, The Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday, Operation Motorman, The Hunger Strikes and the current peace process. Customization possible upon request!
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I will collect and return you from your ship or accommodation in a very comfortable vehicle.
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Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
Book with a 20% deposit!
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes
Transportation:
Private transportation
1
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