Location: Derry
Top Things to do in Derry
The 7 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Derry, Northern Ireland
Derry (/ˈdɛri/), officially Londonderry (/ˈlʌndənˌdɛri/), is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city on the island of Ireland. The name Derry is an anglicisation of the Old Irish name Daire (modern Irish: Doire) meaning "oak grove". In 1613, the city was granted a Royal Charter by King James I and gained the "London" prefix to reflect the funding of its construction by the London guilds. While the city is more usually known colloquially as Derry, Londonderry is also commonly used and remains the legal name.
Restaurants in Derry
1. Derry City Cemetery
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By jaimeh412
If you enjoy history, good storytelling, walks with great views, the macabre, having a laugh, or chatting with nice people then a tour of Derry City Cemetery with Seamus Breslin is a must if you are visiting Derry. It was one of the highlights of our very enjoyable time in Derry. Go ahead and book a tour, you won't regret it!
2. Game of Thrones Tours
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Fun, immersive tours to Game of Thrones® locations on the north coast of Northern Ireland. Cloaks, costumes, swords and shields available as part of the tour, at no extra cost. All entrance fees included in the ticket price (eg. Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge). The only extra cost is lunch.
3. Bogside History Tours
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5.0 based on 1,133 reviews
This walking tour deals with events in Bogside area of Derry City known world wide as Bloody Sunday. The company was set up by some of the relatives that were shot on the day of Bloody Sunday. This hour long walking tour will begin in the center of Derry at the Guildhall and will retrace part of the original march. The tour will the take you into the heart of Derry's Bogside area and visit the places where Bloody Sunday occurred. The tour will pass the Museum of Free Derry and finish at the Bloody Sunday monument on Rossville Street in sight of Free Derry Corner and just below Derry's world famous walls. This walking tour will cover the Civil Right era and Bloody Sunday in great detail and also cover both inquiries into the day. This is the authentic Bloody Sunday tour that no other tour guide company can offer. Political tour of Derry with an insight from family members. Derry walls walking tour. Explore derry's four hundred years old walls with local and knowledgeable guides. Taxi tours of Derry City are also offered as well as half and full day tours of Donegal and the Antrim coast.
4. Bennigans Bar and Jazz Club
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5.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By holly74limerick - County Clare, Ireland
Glad we stumbled upon this local pub Good vibe here - friendly staff Came here when halloween band were playing so lots of great revellers in costume & jn good form Pity there was no jazz but glad we visited all the same
5. ECS Travel NI
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5.0 based on 32 reviews
At Event Chauffeur Services we provide a top class, highly professional service in which we dedicate our time and expertise to meet your needs so as your day goes according to plan. Our vehicles and uniformed drivers are fully licensed, insured and meet DVA standards. Drivers also available for hire should the client prefer to use their own vehicle
Reviewed By billk1954 - Parker, United States
Our family of four spent a wonderful week in Ireland and Northern Ireland in early September as part of a cultural tour from Delectable Destinations. Red Walker and ECS Travel were a huge part of what made this trip so outstanding. Informative...professional...safety first...Red became an integral part of our tour from Dublin to Rathmullan, Donegal, Slieve League, Fanad Peninsula, Derry, Giants Causeway, and over to Belfast. And when one of Red's passenger vans had mechanical issues, he and his wife Deirdre showed up with two vehicles to get us around! We all learned so much from both Red and Deirdre and felt like they became instant friends. This was simply the best way to tour the Emerald Isle!!
6. Ness Wood
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4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By 2020vision
We visited Ervey Woods which is part of Ness Country Park . Very well looked after , a very pleasant place to walk and take in the spectacular surroundings . Lots of different paths , you could spend a long time here .
7. The Craft Village
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4.5 based on 142 reviews
Reviewed By Whatstheuseofwondrin - Derry, United Kingdom
This little gem in side the City Walls (Derry) is so well hidden some people don't find it! Walk half way up Shipquay St and there's an entrance on your right! As you walk through you see Edel McBrides Wool Shop and on the wall to the left the magnificent Factory Girls Mural showing the history of the City's famous shirt factory industry the world leader in days gone by. The factory in the mural Tillie & Henderson was the largest in the world at the time! Opposite there is Craft19 Design shop. On through Gate Cafe, Irish Shop, Walled City Crafters, Sass & Halo, Foyle Books, Salon One (have your hair done) City of Derry Crystal, Derry Design Makers,Blu Moon, Funky Cakes. The Cottage Craft Gallery & Coffee Shop (great crepes), Foyle Books So much to see. At different times there can be entertainment in the square in here. You can walk on through here and come out on Magazine street and the famous Derry Walls are right in front of you.
