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Unveiling Derry's Dark and Haunted Past: Private Self-Guided Tour
Unveiling Derry's Dark and Haunted Past: Private Self-Guided Tour
Unveiling Derry's Dark and Haunted Past: Private Self-Guided Tour
Unveiling Derry's Dark and Haunted Past: Private Self-Guided Tour
Unveiling Derry's Dark and Haunted Past: Private Self-Guided Tour

Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry's Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour

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Price is AU$16 per adult
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Overview

Embark on a haunting self-guided tour exploring Derry/Londonderry's eerie past. Join David Douglas, a passionate historian and owner of Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, to uncover spine-chilling narratives and delve into the city's mysterious allure.

Discover the origins of Halloween as you explore the city renowned for hosting Europe's largest Halloween street festival. This tour unravels chilling tales at iconic spots like the Nerve Centre, St Augustine's Church, and the Tower Museum. Discover ghostly legends, tragic love stories, and historical events intertwined with the city's unique history.

Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too.

Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.

Activity location

  • Visit Derry
    • 1 Waterloo Place
    • BT48 6BT, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Visit Derry
    • 1 Waterloo Place
    • BT48 6BT, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry's Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m1h 15m
  • Opening hours: Fri 12:00 am-11:59 am
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$16.11 x 1 AdultAU$16.11
Total
Price is AU$16.11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLifetime access to this tour in English
  • What's includedWhat's includedVoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drink

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • walking time accounts for 60-75 minutes.

Activity itinerary

Visit Derry - Visitor Information Centre (Pass by)
Beginning near the main tourist information centre, Visit Derry, your eerie journey through the haunted history of Derry/Londonderry starts and concludes in Waterloo Place, setting the stage for a spine-chilling exploration.
Nerve Centre (Pass by)
At the Nerve Centre, an integral hub for the city's creative arts, you'll ascend the iconic Derry Walls, commencing a journey that unveils the haunting tales hidden within the city's ancient fortifications.
Lizzie O'Farrell's (Pass by)
As you traverse through the dark streets, you'll encounter Lizzie O'Farrell's, a spot that echoes with the legends and mysteries of characters from the city's past and present.
Butcher's Gate (Pass by)
Passing by Butcher's Gate, you'll be immersed in tragic tales, delving into the haunting history of escape attempts during the potato famine aboard the SS Londonderry.
City Walls (Pass by)
Journeying along the Derry City Walls, you'll witness the eerie presence of Roaring Meg, a cannon, and hear the chilling screams of the banshee, foretelling ominous family deaths.
The Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall (Pass by)
At the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall/Siege Museum, you'll delve into the haunting memories and history surrounding the 1688/89 Great Siege of Derry.
St Augustine's Church of Ireland (Pass by)
Exploring St Augustine's Church and its graveyard, you'll uncover the haunting tale of Little Weezy, whose warnings went unheard, lingering as a ghostly presence.
Double Bastion (Pass by)
Journeying towards the Royal and Double Bastions, you'll encounter chilling legends and spine-tingling stories, including the grim tale of the Workhouse and the Matron in Blue.
Verbal Arts Centre (Pass by)
Near the Verbal Arts Centre, you'll be captivated by the tragic love storey of Half-Hanged McNaughten and the eerie presence of ghostly apparitions tied to local folklore.
Bishop Gate (Pass by)
Approaching Bishop's Gate, you'll hear the eerie legend of Stumpy's Brae, shrouded in mystery as the ghost at Bishop's Gate with only stumps for legs.
Freemasons Hall (Pass by)
Passing the Freemasons Hall, you'll sense the haunting presence associated with the tugging ghost of St Columb's Hall, experiencing the spine-tingling history embedded within these walls.
St. Columb's Cathedral (Pass by)
Exploring St Columb's Cathedral, you'll immerse yourself in the chilling stories and history surrounding this ancient religious site, feeling the echoes of the past.
Artillery Bastion (Pass by)
Near the Artillery Bastion, you'll encounter stories of banshees and the tragic tale of Finvola the Gem of the Roe, intertwining Irish and Scottish legends.
Derry Girls Mural (Pass by)
Witnessing the Derry Girls Mural, you'll feel the echoes of modern culture intertwined with the city's haunting history, reflecting a unique blend of past and present.
Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre (Pass by)
Passing by the Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre, you'll absorb the city's history, which extends beyond the haunting stories, touching upon events like the First World War (1914-1918).
Tower Museum (Pass by)
At the Tower Museum, you'll learn about the city's unique history, including the tragic tale of Walter De-Burgh, depicted in the city's coat of arms.
Guildhall (Pass by)
Your walk will end near the Guildhall, and you'll be left with a deeper understanding of why Halloween thrives in Derry/Londonderry's hauntingly rich cultural heritage.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESVisit Derry
    • 1 Waterloo Place
    • BT48 6BT, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEVisit Derry
    • 1 Waterloo Place
    • BT48 6BT, Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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