The Bloody Sunday-Bogside murals tour will take you into the heart of the Bogside district of Derry, the crucible of the modern day conflict in Ireland. This 90 minute walking tour will begin at Free Derry Wall and take you round some of the Bogside murals and the site of the massacre of Bloody Sunday and finish at the Bloody Sunday monument in view of the Derry Walls, it will look at the key periods leading up to and during the Irish-British conflict.

Tours leave from the front steps of the Guildhall, facing the city walls. Departing twice a day at 11.00am and 1.00pm, 7 days a week, all year around.

Book via the website button below, or contact Paul directly by email.

Prices are:

£17 p/Person, £25 for 2 Person Private Tour or add in a tour of the City Walls for £40

The award-winning Museum of Free Derry recently re-opened its doors in the Bogside following an extensive redevelopment and offers a full multi-media exhibition on the civil rights and early conflict era in the city, including Battle of the Bogside, Internment, Bloody Sunday and Operation Motorman. The museum was established by the Bloody Sunday Trust in 2006 to tell the story of the civil rights movement and the creation of Free Derry in the 1960s and 1970s, and it has become an important part of Ireland’s radical and civil rights heritage. It tells the story of how a largely working class community rose up against the years of oppression it had endured. The struggle of Free Derry is part of a wider struggle in Ireland and internationally for freedom and equality for all. In 2018, the Museum of Free Derry was named Authentic NI Experience of the Year at the Northern Ireland Tourism Awards in Belfast.

Admission Prices

Tickets start at just £5 (excluding fees).

Children aged 12 and under go FREE (when visiting with a family group)

Family discounts available

Concessions and local discounts apply.

Visit the home of Derry Girls and discover where it all began! See original memorabilia from the hit show, like Erin’s diary, Aunt Sarah’s famous pyjamas and Ma Mary’s Woolworths sweater, not to mention the infamous Spice Girls costumes! Step into the set of the Quinn household and feel like one of the family. Sister Michael fan? Don’t miss your chance to sit on her chair and roll your eyes at anyone who crosses your path.

NEW ADDITION - Erin's Bedroom has recently been unveiled as part of the Experience; so prepare to spot some familiar details.

Dickensian in appearance and delightful in layout, Derry~Londonderry’s Craft Village is a cultural oasis in the heart of a vibrant city. A reconstruction of an 18th Century Street and 19th Century Square, the Craft Village provides an eclectic mix of artisan craft shops, balconied apartments, licensed restaurant and coffee shops. The Canopy in the Village Square and the Thatched Cottage are ideal venues for corporate, cultural and community entertainment. Take advantage of our unique shopping district which offers a vast variety of unique gifts for that special occasion. With over seventy local crafters operating out of the village, you’re sure to find something to suit everyone.

The historic hub of Derry's nightlife, Waterloo Street was the place were Irish emigrants in centuries past would gather in inns and taverns from all over the north west for a last get together before setting sail from Irish soil for a new life in America, Australia, England, Scotland or elsewhere

Waterloo Street runs from William Street up to Butcher's Gate, and you won't be stuck for a pint, if you happen to find yourself on it. It has a total of six bars, all on the right hand side as you head up it. Starting with Tracy's, Peadar O'Donnell's, The Gweedore, The Dungloe, Bound for Boston, and finally The Rocking Chair.

About a 20 minute drive away from Derry

An Grianán of Aileach (Greenan Fort) is a significant Iron Age stone ringfort on Greenan Mountain in County Donegal, Ireland, known for its stunning panoramic views over Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle, and its deep roots in Irish mythology and history as a royal seat of the Northern Uí Néill dynasty. This impressive circular structure, built without mortar and featuring terraces and passages, was a major cultural and political center, with its current appearance largely being a 19th-century reconstruction of an ancient stronghold

About a 1 hour drive from Derry, pair with Carrick a Rede rope bridge which is a further 10 minute drive!

The Giant's Causeway is a spectacular natural wonder on Northern Ireland's coast, featuring around 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, mostly hexagonal, formed by ancient volcanic activity about 60 million years ago, creating stepping stones leading into the sea and inspiring legends of the giant Finn McCool building a path to Scotland. This UNESCO World Heritage site offers unique geology, dramatic scenery, and folklore, with formations like the Wishing Chair and Giant's Boot.

Carrick-a-Rede (pronounced Carrick-a-reed) is a famous and exhilarating rope bridge in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, connecting the mainland to the tiny Carrickarede island, a popular stop on the Causeway Coastal Route known for stunning coastal views, wildlife, and its history as a salmon fishing spot. The National Trust-managed attraction features a 20-meter (66 ft) bridge suspended 30 meters (98 ft) above the Atlantic Ocean, offering thrilling views and access to a unique island environment.

13 minute drive from Derry

Step back in time into an ancient woodland inhabited by extinct creatures to experience some of Ireland’s ancient lost wildlife. Walk among the ancient trees and encounter Bears, Wolves, Lynx and Monkeys on your journey through the past. ‘Wild Ireland’ is located on the Wild Atlantic Way and is the newest and most exciting visitor attraction in the North West of Ireland. Just a few centuries ago, Ireland was clothed in a thick blanket of Temperate Celtic Rainforest. Due to destruction and deforestation, this woodland has all but disappeared, in a small pocket of remaining woodland on the Inishowen peninsula, the hands of time have been rolled back to an era were ferocious beasts ruled the Irish countryside. Come see our Brown bears, European Wolves and Lynx back together in the Irish forest for the first time in thousands of years. Here they live in their natural habitat in the temperate rainforest. Lots of wild birds call our beautiful lake at Wild Ireland their home.

Prices for Wild Ireland are €18.50 for adults and €14.50 for children, with under 11 months free

There are lots of resources to plan a Wild Atlantic Way drive accessible from Derry. The link below brings you to a 3 day planned drive including Giant's Causeway and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. The next day it brings you to Inisowen Peninsula (i.e. start of the Wild Atlantic Way).

The Wild Atlantic Way is a 2,500 km signed coastal route that runs continuously from Inishowen, Donegal all the way down to West Cork.

Once you've arrived at Inisowen Peninsula, your starting point is Malin head (official start and most northern point of Ireland).

From here, you’re fully on the Wild Atlantic Way.

To continue on, here are some key sights to see as you travel south:

Donegal

Slieve League (among Europe’s highest cliffs) and Glenveagh National Park

Sligo

Surf beaches, Strand Hill (Stand Bar is our favourite - Club Pizza all the waaaay). Benbulben Mountain, Yeats country

Mayo & Galway

Achill Island, Connemara (Gaeltacht, Irish Speaking Area), Lahinch (beautiful beaches)

Clare

The famous Cliffs of Moher, the limestone landscape of The Burren, Ailwee Caves (limestone caves) - and their gift shop sells the most stunning Irish made fudge.

Kerry

Dingle Peninsula and Ring of Kerry - Probably the most famous stretch of the route

Cork

The official southern end of the Wild Atlantic Way. From the colourful harbour town of Cobh, famous for its Titanic history and hillside of brightly painted houses, to the foodie streets of Kinsale and the rugged coastline of West Cork, the area is full of charm and character. Add in Blarney Castle (kiss the stone for good luck) and lively Cork City, and it’s an easy place to fall in love with.

https://www.wildatlanticwayonline.com/

Full Routes for Planning available above

How long does it take?

You can technically drive it faster, but realistically:

Donegal → Sligo: 1–2 days

To Clare: 3–5 days total

To Kerry: 5–7 days

All the way to Cork: 7–10+ days (ideal)

Most people do it in chunks, not all at once.