Londonderry

One of the finest examples of a walled city in the British Isles, Londonderry, also known as Derry, is located on the north west tip of Northern Ireland, 70 miles from Belfast.

Itinerary

9am

Depart Belfast

11am

City walking tour
Embark on a walking tour of the 17th century walls. Visit some of the city’s landmarks including the Guildhall, St. Columb’s Cathedral and the unique Craft Village.

12.15pm

Museum of Free Derry
Visit the newly opened Museum of Free Derry situated amongst
the Bogside Murals and experience the dramatic events of Derry’s recent past.

1pm

Lunch
Enjoy a pub lunch in one of the many traditional bars.

2pm

Boat trip on the River Foyle
Take a boat trip on the majestic River Foyle from Derry Quay to Culmore Bay.

3.30pm

Tower Museum
Tour the award-winning museum featuring “The Story of Derry” and “An Armada Shipwreck – La Trinidad Valencera” exhibitions.

4.30pm

Take an open top bus tour – a perfect way to view the fantastic architecture, culture and scenery of the city.

7pm

Return to ship

Places to See:

Walls of Derry Built 400 years ago to protect the new Plantation town from attack, the walls have never been breached and are completely intact. Also remaining are 24 original cannons.		St. Columb’s Cathedral Named after the Irish saint, Colmcille, founder of a monastery in Londonderry in the 6th century, the Cathedral was completed in 1633 and was the first built in the British Isles after the Reformation.
Craft Village Relive the city as it was between the 16th and 19th centuries in this unique area which features craft workshops and stores.		Museum of Free Derry The Museum focuses on the people’s story of the civil rights movement in Derry and has an archive of over 25,000 individual items, many donated by local residents. Harbour Museum Housed in the former Londonderry Port and Harbour Commissioners offices, dating from 1882, the museum commemorates the city’s maritime tradition.
Tower Museum The museum houses two main exhibitions - one recounts the history of the city and the other includes original artefacts unearthed from a Spanish Armada galleon, wrecked off the nearby Donegal coast.		The Guildhall A neo-gothic building, the Guildhall is a venue for concerts, plays and exhibitions and features some of the finest stained glass windows in Ireland.