Fantastic time! Very cool to learn some spooky history, and great quality. The audio tour directs you all the way through, so it's very easy to navigate. Would recommend to anyone visiting Derry!





Embark on a haunting self-guided tour exploring Derry/Londonderry's eerie past. Join David Douglas, a passionate historian and owner of Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours, to uncover spine-chilling narratives and delve into the city's mysterious allure. Discover the origins of Halloween as you explore the city renowned for hosting Europe's largest Halloween street festival. This tour unravels chilling tales at iconic spots like the Nerve Centre, St Augustine's Church, and the Tower Museum. Discover ghostly legends, tragic love stories, and historical events intertwined with the city's unique history. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.
Beginning near the main tourist information centre, Visit Derry, your eerie journey through the haunted history of Derry/Londonderry starts and concludes in Waterloo Place, setting the stage for a spine-chilling exploration.
At the Nerve Centre, an integral hub for the city's creative arts, you'll ascend the iconic Derry Walls, commencing a journey that unveils the haunting tales hidden within the city's ancient fortifications.
As you traverse through the dark streets, you'll encounter Lizzie O'Farrell's, a spot that echoes with the legends and mysteries of characters from the city's past and present.
Passing by Butcher's Gate, you'll be immersed in tragic tales, delving into the haunting history of escape attempts during the potato famine aboard the SS Londonderry.
Journeying along the Derry City Walls, you'll witness the eerie presence of Roaring Meg, a cannon, and hear the chilling screams of the banshee, foretelling ominous family deaths.
At the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall/Siege Museum, you'll delve into the haunting memories and history surrounding the 1688/89 Great Siege of Derry.
Exploring St Augustine's Church and its graveyard, you'll uncover the haunting tale of Little Weezy, whose warnings went unheard, lingering as a ghostly presence.
Journeying towards the Royal and Double Bastions, you'll encounter chilling legends and spine-tingling stories, including the grim tale of the Workhouse and the Matron in Blue.
Near the Verbal Arts Centre, you'll be captivated by the tragic love story of Half-Hanged McNaughten and the eerie presence of ghostly apparitions tied to local folklore.
Approaching Bishop's Gate, you'll hear the eerie legend of Stumpy's Brae, shrouded in mystery as the ghost at Bishop's Gate with only stumps for legs.
Passing the Freemasons Hall, you'll sense the haunting presence associated with the tugging ghost of St Columb's Hall, experiencing the spine-tingling history embedded within these walls.
Exploring St Columb's Cathedral, you'll immerse yourself in the chilling stories and history surrounding this ancient religious site, feeling the echoes of the past.
Near the Artillery Bastion, you'll encounter stories of banshees and the tragic tale of Finvola the Gem of the Roe, intertwining Irish and Scottish legends.
Witnessing the Derry Girls Mural, you'll feel the echoes of modern culture intertwined with the city's haunting history, reflecting a unique blend of past and present.
Passing by the Millennium Forum Theatre and Conference Centre, you'll absorb the city's history, which extends beyond the haunting stories, touching upon events like the First World War (1914-1918).
At the Tower Museum, you'll learn about the city's unique history, including the tragic tale of Walter De-Burgh, depicted in the city's coat of arms.
Your walk will end near the Guildhall, and you'll be left with a deeper understanding of why Halloween thrives in Derry/Londonderry's hauntingly rich cultural heritage.
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Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry's Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour lasts about 1h–1h 15min. The itinerary has 17 stops.
Prices start at $15 per person for this Derry Londonderry experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is The tour begins outside the customer entrance door to the Visit Derry Information Centre, opposite the Maid in Heaven coffee shop. This is located in Waterloo Place just past Magazine Gate, about 100 metres from the Guildhall, and 200 metres from the bus station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
Fantastic time! Very cool to learn some spooky history, and great quality. The audio tour directs you all the way through, so it's very easy to navigate. Would recommend to anyone visiting Derry!
Map was hard to get to and we eneded up going backwards. Tour was great, just mecahnics of getting started need help.
This voice map self walking tour through Derry was excellent. Full of intriguing information as well as historical facts woven throughout the commentary. This is a worth while purchase
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry's Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour | 1h–1h 15min | 4.7 (3) | $15 | |
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