Siege to Peace Bridge: The Full Derry Story
The complete sweep, from the 1688 siege to the 2011 Peace Bridge, in one unhurried walk.
Duration
~3 hours
Distance
~2.5 miles · a longer walk, with some hills
Starts at
Guildhall Square
Group size
Up to 15 · private groups welcome
Price
£25 per person · under-12s £12
Difficulty
Moderate · longer, with the odd hill and steps
What to expect
If you want the whole story in one go, this is the walk. Three unhurried hours that join up everything, the walls, the Guildhall, the Bogside and the Peace Bridge, into a single sweep from the 1688 siege to the peace of today.
It's the signature Derry experience: the essential first walk and the deep dive rolled into one, with time to take it all in and ask everything you want to along the way.
What you'll see
- The complete circuit of the city walls
- The Guildhall and its celebrated stained glass
- The Bogside, Free Derry Corner and the People's Gallery
- The story of the Siege, the Troubles and the peace
- The Peace Bridge and regenerated Ebrington
- Four centuries of history in one walk
Seen enough to fall for the place?
Ready to walk the Walls?
Lace up and let a local show you the real Derry.
Your itinerary
- 1
The Guildhall
We start at the city's grandest building and the founding of Derry.
- 2
The full walls circuit
The complete mile atop the ramparts, gates, cannon and the siege story in full.
- 3
Into the Bogside
Down off the walls to Free Derry Corner and the twelve murals of the People's Gallery.
- 4
Civil rights & Bloody Sunday
The ground of 1972 and the long road to peace, told where it happened.
- 5
Across the Peace Bridge
We cross the river on the bridge that has come to symbolise the new Derry.
- 6
Ebrington Square
We finish in the regenerated square, looking back at the whole city and how far it's come.
Meeting pointGuildhall Square
Outside the Guildhall
We meet outside the Guildhall and finish across the river at the Peace Bridge and Ebrington Square.
Finishes: Peace Bridge & Ebrington Square
See it on the mapAvailable in your language
Every tour is offered in English. Spanish and French are available as private guided walks, just let me know when you book.
What's included
- Your accredited guide for the full three hours
- The complete Derry story, start to finish
- The walls, the Bogside and the Peace Bridge in one walk
- A short rest stop partway round
Good to know
A longer walk
At three hours and 2.5 miles this is our fullest tour. Comfortable shoes are a must.
Fitness
Moderate, there are hills, steps and a good bit of walking. Get in touch if you'd like a gentler version.
Bring water
Bring a bottle of water, especially in warmer weather. There's a short break partway round.
Any weather
Runs rain or shine. Dress for the day and we'll be grand.
Book your tour with Andrew
Tours run Fridays to Mondays, 27 July to 18 August. Pick a date and time that suits you and I’ll take care of the rest. Private groups, families and last-minute wanderers all welcome.
- Instant confirmation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hrs
- Meet in the city centre
- Rain or shine, it’s Ireland!
Prefer to just ask?
thederrytourco@gmail.comThe Walled City Walk
~1.5 hrs · Meet at Guildhall Square
