Herstory Derry Tour: Women of Derry's Past

Discover Derry’s untold stories with the Herstory Tour. Explore women’s history with award-winning filmmaker Anne Crilly. Uncover hidden narratives today.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Butcher’s Gate - Begin the ‘Herstory’ tour with an introduction. Discover the origins of the term ‘The Maiden City’ during the Siege of Derry. Enter the Walled City via Butcher Street Gate.
  • Derry - The Diamond serves as the heart of the Walled City. Explore the Guildhall, a meeting place for Suffragettes. Locate the only woman’s name on the…
What's Included
  • Expert Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
Additional Information

Discover history from a fresh perspective! This tour highlights the women often overlooked in other tours - the women of Derry and the renowned women who have visited. The ‘Herstory Derry Tour’ is meticulously researched and guided by the acclaimed filmmaker and scholar Anne Crilly.

This exceptional tour shares the stories of the city’s women, offering a deeper understanding of the historic city of Derry.

Location
Nine Hostages Coffee Co.
Waterloo Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Kylee_nug
Apr 7, 2026
Must do Tour - Jumped on this tour on a rainy Easter Monday when the town was quiet due to the holiday. A great experience and a really interesting take on the history of Derry and all the wonderful women who have shaped its history. The tour is one hour so perfect for those with limited time in the city. Great to hear different stories. Must do tour.
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Colinc715
Mar 20, 2026
A Great Wee Tour - This was a great wee tour looking at events from a different perspective. It was informative, entertaining and didn’t miss the hard issues
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Fq7vpc494z
Mar 15, 2026
Wonderful tour. It was... - Wonderful tour. It was informative, fun and a fresh perspective. Would recommend to anyone visiting Derry.
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B1822amruthm
Mar 5, 2026
A very interesting tour - Anne came out to give the two of us a tour and we had a lovely time walking around the city. Not only was she very knowledgeable about the history of Derry and particularly the women, many of whom were forgotten, but we also spotted places we want to spend more time visiting that we might not have found on our own :)
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Carla
Dec 30, 2025
Great Alternative Tour - Anne was an excellent tour guide- engaging and informative! Lots of information that I hadn’t heard on other tours. Friendly and full of craic!
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Seaside676469
Oct 1, 2025
Herstories are for all ages! - My twin 12 year old girls and I had a wonderful time learning about history through the eyes of the women of Derry. Anne was so knowledgeable but also a great story teller and my girls and I really enjoyed themselves and learned so much! I would highly recommend this walking tour for anyone who wants to get a more intimate experience learning about the Maiden city - Anne covers so much information you won't miss out on anything you could get on another tour but you will also get to learn about Herstory!
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Elizabeth_o
Oct 1, 2025
Our guide gave us the... - Our guide gave us the history of women rarely mentioned or discussed. I appreciated it and learned a lot.
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364brendanw
Sep 30, 2025
Annes so knowledgeable n great experience. - Thanks Anne for a very informative and generous walk highlighting hidden histories and injustices of women in the community throughout herstory...a perspective missing from other tours ...wish we could ve talked more and about your films etc Thank you n all the best ... A n B, Sheffield
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028triciap
Sep 22, 2025
An excellent tour with a difference - A brilliant tour with Anne who was very knowledgeable and brought the whole thing to life. As we are in our late 70s, we were concerned about the hilly nature of Derry but were pleased that the steepest parts were avoided and it was all very manageable.
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518daithik
Aug 8, 2025
Very interesting and fun - Really enjoyed the tour with Anne! We learned so much and had great fun - definitely a highlight of our visit to Derry !!!!
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From $23
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).