Pints & The Past
A shorter run through Derry's history that ends the right way, with a pint in the city's best trad bar.
Duration
~2 hours
Distance
~1 mile · flat, ends in the pub
Starts at
Guildhall Square
Group size
Up to 12 · adults only
Price
£20 per person · first drink not included
Difficulty
Easy · relaxed, sociable pace
What to expect
History goes down easier with a pint. This is a shorter, looser walk through the essentials of Derry's story, the walls, the gates, the big moments, that finishes exactly where a Derry night should: on Waterloo Street with a pint in your hand and a trad session in full swing.
You'll get the history and the craic in one, and by the end you'll know not just what happened here but where the locals actually go.
What you'll see
- The highlights of the city walls and gates
- Waterloo Street, the beating heart of Derry nightlife
- The story of the city, told at an easy pace
- A finish at Peadar O'Donnell's with live trad music
- Insider tips on the best pubs and sessions
- The craic, guaranteed
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
Meet at the Guildhall
We start in Guildhall Square with the essentials, how Derry came to be and why it looks the way it does.
- 2
A turn on the walls
A taste of the ramparts and the best of the views, without the full circuit.
- 3
Down through the gates
We drop into the old city, taking in the key sights and stories on the way to the pubs.
- 4
Onto Waterloo Street
The lane where Derry's music never stops, the history of the street and its legendary bars.
- 5
A pint at Peadar's
We finish with a pint at Peadar O'Donnell's, trad music every night and the craic in full flow.
Meeting pointGuildhall Square
Outside the Guildhall
We meet outside the Guildhall and finish on Waterloo Street at Peadar O'Donnell's, the best trad bar in the city.
Finishes: Peadar O'Donnell's, Waterloo Street
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 local guide for the walk
- The full route, ending inside the pub
- Recommendations for the rest of your night
- Good company and a great story or two
Good to know
Over-18s only
This walk ends in a licensed bar, so it's for adults only. Bring ID if you look under 25.
Drinks not included
The price covers the walk and the guide. Drinks at the pub are your own, sure, that's half the fun.
Evening starts
This one's best in the evening when the pubs come alive. Let me know your preferred time when booking.
What to wear
Comfortable shoes and a jacket, we're outdoors until the last stop.
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
