Derry’s city walls are the finest example of a fortified walled city in Ireland and Britain — built between 1613 and 1619, and still completely intact. Nitourist
Self-Guided Walk — Free | 🚶 8 min from apartments The walls run in a complete circuit around the old city — one of the best-preserved fortifications in Europe, reaching 26 feet high and 30 feet wide in places. My Ireland Tour Allow 45–60 minutes for the full circuit.
Highlights on the walk:
- Roaring Meg — famous cannon from the 1689 Siege, with views over the Bogside
- Royal Bastion — best views of the River Foyle and Peace Bridge
- Bishop’s Gate — one of the four original city gates
- Magazine Gate — recommended starting point, close to the Guildhall
Guided Wall Tours
Martin McCrossan City Tours 💷 £6pp | Daily at 10am, 12 noon, 2pm & 4pm | Meet at 11 Carlisle Road 🚶 12 min walk from apartments | 📞 +44 28 7127 1996
Walled City Tours Small group tours with a passionate local guide, born and raised in the Bogside. French language tours also available for groups. 🌐 walledcitytours.co.uk
Bogside History Tours Bogside walking tours at £10 per person, departing from the Guildhall at 11am and 1pm daily, seven days a week. Bogsidehistorytours 🌐 bogsidehistorytours.com
Free Derry Tours Political tours at 10am and 2pm daily — adults £10, concessions £4. Departing from the Museum of Free Derry, Glenfada Park. Discover Northern Ireland
🌐 Full tour listings: visitderry.com/tours/walking-tours
