Derrie Danders: Wander around the Waterside on a self-guided GPS audio tour

4.3(3)1 h 15 minBy VoiceMap Audio Tours

About this activity

Take in the sites of this historic city on a self-guided GPS audio walk across the iconic Peace Bridge to Waterside, on the east bank of the River Foyle. We’ll hear about the military past of the area around Ebrington Square, and then continue on through the beautiful grounds of St Columb's Park. We’ll end the tour by making our way to the old railway station through the area of my childhood home in Bonds Street.

On this walking tour, you’ll see and hear about:

• The city's saint, St Columba who established his monastery here in 542 AD.

• The city's oldest building, St Brecan's Church

• The Siege of Derry that took place near Stronge's Orchard in 1688 and 1699

• The military and naval barracks at Ebrington

• The city's role in the second world war and the Battle of the Atlantic from 1939 to 1945

• The iconic Peace Bridge

• The working class area of Bonds Street and the churches in the area

• The railways in the city, both old and new

• The modern sculpture of the Peace Tree

What's included

✓VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
✓Lifetime access to this tour in English
✓Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

✕Food/Drink
✕Smartphone and headphones
✕Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
✕Transportation

Meeting and pickup

Starts at exit A of Pasar Seni station. Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
In Ebrington Square there are steps to an upper tier, (International Sailor and Ledwidge Blue Plaque Stops) but wheelchairs could still access these stops by walking further along the lower tier and then going backwards.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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