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Herstory Derry Tour
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
Highlights
It's history but not as you know it! This is the story of the women NOT in the other tours - the women of Derry and the famous women who visited here'. The Herstory Derry Tour' is researched and led by award-winning filmmaker and academic Anne Crilly. This unique tour tells the herstory of the women in the city and gives an additional insight into the historic city of Derry.
Inclusions
What's included
- Expert Guide
What's not
- Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
Introduction to the 'Herstory' tour. Learn how the term 'The Maiden City' originated during the Siege of Derry . Enter the Walled City through Butcher Street Gate
The Diamond is the centre of the Walled City. View the Guildhall where Suffragettes me. Find the only woman's name on the war memorial and learn about Amelia Earhart's connection to Derry where Suffragettes met
See the new FAmily Justice Centre and the plaque to Derry writer, Kathleen Coyle
St Augustine's Church. Learn about fanous hymn-writer Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander and view the Bogside murals featuring images of women
A young woman, Cecily Jackson , was burned here 300 years ago.
In the heart of The Cathedral Quarter, Pump Street contains the original Women's Aid building, the Sisters of Mercy Convent and a former brothel.
Learn about the Shirt Factories including the famous Tillies and Hendersons.
Get your photo taken in front of the famous Derry Girls mural
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Wonderful tour of the not so familiar side of Derry
Anne did a wonderful job of giving us a tour that was not the standard Derry tour, and that was what we were looking for.
5A fascinating tour from a woman's perspective. Lots of fun.
I booked this tour with Anne very last minute and it turned out to be just me and her. It was a lovely morning. Anne is a very knowledgeable and engaging guide with great stories. I'm very familiar with Derry but I learned an awful lot more. Anne is doing a very important role in educating us about the history of women in Derry and all in a very entertaining and enjoyable way. Highly recommended. Thank you Anne
5Amazing guide!
Anne was incredible! I ended up being the only person for my time slot which was great, but even with a large group I’m sure Anne would lead an incredible tour through Derry. She is very knowledgeable and I learned so much during my time with her. I am glad I was able to explore Derry after this tour as I had a much better understanding of the city. I definitely learned things on this tour that other guides wouldn’t necessary know as Anne is a true ‘herstorian.’
5Excellent Tour
Excellent Tour! Anne was a brilliant tour guide, really informative and fun. Would definitely recommend to friends & family!!! Thank you Anne, we really enjoyed ourselves.
5The stories you won't hear anywhere else ...
I’ve done quite a few walking tours over the years, but the Herstory Derry Tour was genuinely one of the most memorable. Anne is a fantastic guide – incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and clearly passionate about the stories she tells. What makes this tour so special is that it shines a light on the women who are often missing from traditional accounts of Derry's history. It offers a fresh and fascinating perspective on the city, bringing to life the experiences, achievements and influence of women from different periods of Derry's past. Anne has a real gift for storytelling. The tour was packed with interesting facts and insights, but it never felt like a history lecture. Instead, it felt like uncovering hidden stories around every corner, with Anne's warmth, humour and enthusiasm keeping us engaged throughout. Whether you're visiting Derry for the first time or think you already know the city well, this tour will leave you seeing it in a completely new way. I came away having learned a huge amount and with an even greater appreciation for the city's rich history. Highly recommended – a real highlight of my visit.
5Herstory/Derry
Despite the wind & rain we thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour - Anne is an excellent tour guide & full of lots of interesting facts & stories & she is a lovely person ..... thanks Anne 👍 😀
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Anne Crilly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Derry-Londonderry
- Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 53 experiences we list in Derry-Londonderry.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 11 of 53.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Derry-Londonderry
Derry, also called Londonderry, is a walled city on the River Foyle in Northern Ireland, with intact seventeenth-century ramparts and a layered history.
Derry stands on the River Foyle in the north-west of Northern Ireland, and its seventeenth-century walls, about a mile round, are the most complete city walls in Ireland and can be walked along the top. The Guildhall, a neo-Gothic building with stained-glass windows, stands beside the river, and St Columb's Cathedral dates from the 1630s. The Siege of Derry of 1688 and 1689 is the best-known episode in its history.
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