Walking Bogside History Tour in Guildhall

Our guide Peter took us on a sobering journey through the Bogside focusing on Bloody Sunday and history of the Troubles in that area. Peter’s knowledge was profound and we learnt so much especially first hand accounts from him of the day as he was present. Peter joked at the beginning that the tour was 4 hours and we can honestly say we wished it was. It ended all too soon at the Museum of Free Derry which was also brilliant! Thank you Peter for sharing your deeply personal stories along with factual information and a few jokes to give us a laugh along the way. Cannot remember this tour high enough!

Jimmy Toye was very invested in the tour which gave it impact. Jimmy has first hand experience but was balanced in his telling of the events. He was impressive how he managed to speak with warmth, humour and respect whilst obviously being traumatised by the events in his community. I found it very emotional.

Great walking tour. John was an awesome guide and kept the group engaged the whole time. 100% recommend this tour for insights into Derry’s history & struggle for independence from the British occupation of Ireland.

This was a fantastic tour with a guide who ‘lived’ the events and location of the background to and details of Bloody Sunday. Jimmy dealt with a difficult member of the group with empathy. She clearly had preconceived opinions and could not accept the information from our guide. We would recommend this tour. A group who gets Jimmy as their guide is most fortunate.

Peter as our guide was incredible! His knowledge and information was a gut-wrenching but amazing tale of the city, its history in the Bogside and Bloody Sunday. While this was hard history to hear and process as a US Citizen who never heard this all while growing up during the time, it was so deep and informative. Worth every minute, don't miss this one!

We took a walking tour of the Bogside with Bogside Tours on a three-day visit to Derry on September 10th. It was the highlight of our stay thanks to Paul our guide. His in-depth knowledge and measured telling of the story of Bloody Sunday gave us a vivid depiction of the injustices and shameful state cruelty suffered by the people of Derry. It was a fascinating and very moving experience. Thank you, Paul. Anne and Frank from Celbridge, County Kildare.

Peter was an excellent tour guide and his knowledge and passion for the history of Derry shone through his tour! His lived experience of life in Derry during the troubles was incredibly insightful. A must see for all visiting Derry - and get Peter if you can!!

We did the tour today with Jimmy, and honestly, it was an experience that will stay with us for a very long time. Jimmy was an incredible guide — so knowledgeable, engaging and informative — but what made the tour particularly special was how personal it was for him. You could feel throughout the entire tour that this wasn’t simply history he had learned and memorised. These were stories, places and experiences that carried real meaning for him and for the people of Derry. There were moments when we genuinely became emotional. Hearing the stories in the places where they actually happened, and hearing Jimmy speak about them with such honesty and feeling, made everything feel incredibly real. At times, it was difficult not to feel overwhelmed by the human side of what we were hearing. We walked away feeling deeply moved. We came to Derry wanting to understand more about its history, but Jimmy gave us something much more than facts — he gave us an insight into the people, the pain, the resilience and the personal stories behind that history. You could see how much this means to Jimmy, and that came across in such a genuine and powerful way. His warmth, passion and honesty made the experience incredibly special. We honestly cannot recommend Jimmy highly enough. If you’re visiting Derry, do this tour. It’s not just a history tour — it’s a deeply personal experience that will stay with you long after you leave. Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing something so personal with us. We will remember this experience for a very long time. ❤️

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This particular tour guide was soft spoken and it was difficult to hear. Also, the guide should watch refrain from making misogynistic joked

This tour is a must-do for any visit to Derry. Our guide was John. He gave amazing heartfelt detail about the Bloody Sunday massacre and answered any and all questions. Absolutely recommend.