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Herstory Derry Tour

5.0 (29 reviews) one hour Free cancellation Private tour
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Herstory Derry Tour

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration
one hour
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–12
Operated by
Anne Crilly

Ages: Children (10–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Expert Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

  1. Butcher's Gate

    10 min

    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

  2. Derry

    10 min

    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

  3. Stop 3

    2 min

    See the new FAmily Justice Centre and the plaque to Derry writer, Kathleen Coyle

  4. Stop 4

    4 min Admission not included

    St Augustine's Church. Learn about fanous hymn-writer Mrs Cecil Frances Alexander and view the Bogside murals featuring images of women

  5. Bishop Gate

    8 min

    A young woman, Cecily Jackson , was burned here 300 years ago.

  6. Stop 6

    6 min

    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.

  7. Ferryquay Gate

    5 min

    Learn about the Shirt Factories including the famous Tillies and Hendersons.

  8. Derry Girls Mural

    3 min

    Get your photo taken in front of the famous Derry Girls mural

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

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