Why choose this Londonderry tour ?
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.
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What makes Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry’s Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour a unique experience ?
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).
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- walking time accounts for 60-75 minutes.
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- Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry’s Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour
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Derrie Danders: Unveiling Derry’s Dark & Haunted Past Audio Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Not Included
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 2 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
VOICEMAP CODE
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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you’ll need to redeem your tour.
This code can be used by every member of your party. If you’ve booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.
DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
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Once you’ve received your code, please follow these steps:
1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app
2. Create an account
3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes
4. Enter your code then select Download Now
PLEASE NOTE
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• You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
• This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
• When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
• Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.
SUPPORT
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