Specialised Immersive History Experiences - Private Tours
Overview
This range of tours is UNIQUE to Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours. Tours are normally two hours and restricted to 15 guests for QUALITY but larger groups and longer tours can requested .
The current tour options available are:
LOOK BEHIND THE BLUE PLAQUES
This tour explains the history of the people named on the blue plaques that are sited on buildings in the city.
RESEARCH SCOTS IRISH HISTORY & HERITAGE/USA 250
A history of the Ulster Scots connected to the city and/or
the story of the people who emigrated the local ports and founded USA
MEET THE "REAL" DERRY GIRLS
This tour covers many of the influential and Inspirational women in the city's history, i.e the real Derry Girls.
TUNE IN TO THE CITY'S MUSICAL HERITAGE
A Musical heritage tour of the city - A Spotify playlist accompanies this tour
EXPLORE THE CITY'S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
Especially the importance of the Shirt Factories
WATERSIDE HERITAGE TOUR
A walk around the Waterside or East Bank focussing on Street Art
What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Shipquay Gate
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged - please request at time of booking.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-120022P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Licensed Tour Guide.
- Lunch.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Specialised Immersive History Experiences - Private Tours is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Specialised Immersive History Experiences – Private Tours will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Licensed Tour Guide
- Lunch
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A wheelchair and stroller accessible route can be arranged - please request at time of booking.
