City walls
Seventeenth-century circuit around the old centre
Walk the full circuit before choosing which streets to explore below.
Derry / Londonderry, United Kingdom
Ideal: 1–2 daysBest: Apr–OctPrice: Expensive
In 60 seconds
Derry / Londonderry in 60 seconds
The seventeenth-century walls give Derry its physical shape and a useful route around the old centre. The city also carries the history of the Troubles, including Bloody Sunday; visit museums and memorials with care and let local voices guide interpretation. The Peace Bridge links the two banks of the Foyle, while music and contemporary culture give the city more than a history-only identity. Both Derry and Londonderry are used names.
Best for
- Walled City
- History
- Culture
Known for
- City walls
- Museum of Free Derry
- Peace Bridge
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Must experience
The things that would make the trip incomplete without them.
Museum of Free Derry
Community museum on civil-rights history and Bloody Sunday
Approach the exhibits as lived history, not a spectacle.
Peace Bridge
Pedestrian bridge across the Foyle
Cross it to see the city's two banks and newer public spaces.
Beyond the obvious
Hidden gems
Less obvious, rarely queued for, and usually the part people remember.
Guildhall
Civic building beside the river
The interior adds detail to a city-centre walk.
Craft Village
Small courtyard of local makers
A short contemporary stop between larger historic sites.