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- Derry City Walls — One of the best-preserved 17th-century walled cities in Europe; walking the complete circuit gives you guns, cannons, gatehouses (Bishop’s, Butcher, Shipquay) and unbeatable, compact views of the whole city and river.
- Bogside Murals / People’s Gallery & Free Derry Corner — Powerful, large-scale murals and the famous Free Derry Corner mark the heart of the civil-rights story; visiting the walls and murals on foot makes the history human and immediate.
- Guildhall — Stunning neo-Gothic building with huge stained-glass windows, regular exhibitions and a riverside square; one of the city’s nicest indoor spaces and a great spot to catch local events or a guided talk.
- Tower Museum — Compact but well-curated museum near the walls that covers Derry’s maritime past, the 1608 founding,
- Derry City Walls — One of the best-preserved 17th-century walled cities in Europe; walking the complete circuit gives you guns, cannons, gatehouses (Bishop’s, Butcher, Shipquay) and unbeatable, compact views of the whole city and river.
- Bogside Murals / People’s Gallery & Free Derry Corner — Powerful, large-scale murals and the famous Free Derry Corner mark the heart of the civil-rights story; visiting the walls and murals on foot makes the history human and immediate.
- Guildhall — Stunning neo-Gothic building with huge stained-glass windows, regular exhibitions and a riverside square; one of the city’s nicest indoor spaces and a great spot to catch local events or a guided talk.
- Tower Museum — Compact but well-curated museum near the walls that covers Derry’s maritime past, the 1608 founding, the Spanish Armada artifact story and the Flight of the Earls—good for a clear, museum-quality primer on the city.
- St Columb’s Cathedral — A genuine 17th-century cathedral with old graves, period architecture and a calm interior; it’s a direct link to the city’s early modern origins and worth a few quiet minutes.
- Peace Bridge & Foyle Riverside Walk — The striking pedestrian bridge is an easy, photogenic way to cross the Foyle; combine it with a riverside stroll for cafés, locals fishing, and good sunset light back toward the walls.
- Free Derry Museum — A small, focused museum in the Bogside that tells the story of the Troubles and the civil-rights movement with testimony, objects and local context—essential if you want the people’s perspective rather than a distant summary.
- Apprentice Boys’ Memorial Hall — The hall and its displays dig into the Siege of Derry and the city’s social memory; it’s part museum, part community space, and gives a different angle on how history is commemorated here.
- The Craft Village (Butcher Street / The Diamond) — Tiny lanes, independent craft shops, studios and a couple of proper cafés tucked inside historic buildings; perfect for picking up a locally made souvenir and watching the city’s street life.
- Ebrington Square & The Nerve Centre — Regenerated former military space on the Waterside that now hosts outdoor events, art installations and the Nerve Centre arts hub—great for seeing how the city moved from conflict to creative reuse.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.