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Derrie Danders Walking and Audio Tours
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My profession as an accountant has allowed me to travel extensively in Europe, and during my work trips,I always tried to learn about the local culture and history of the places I visited, and a walking tour from a local guide has been a must. From my own travels, I know what makes a good experience for a visitor,and I seek to deliver this on my tours. I cover the history of the city from its origins to now, but deliberately do not focus on the recent difficult period of "the Troubles" .
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Derry, County Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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Patrick F
Derry, UK14 contributions
A darker dander around the Walled City
Oct 2023 • Family
We did this tour with David as a private family group during the Halloween Festival and were very impressed by the depth of David's knowledge and his ability to weave the darker history into our tour route and done in an entertaining way.
David is currently working on a shorter audio tour of this route which will be a flexible and lower cost option for visitors too.
Well done on this.
Review of: Derrie Danders - Haunted History Walking Tours
Written 16 November 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hi Patrick, Glad to meet you again, and glad you and the family enjoyed my haunted tour at Halloween, which incidentally is available for private groups on an all year round basis, and yes the audio tour will be coming soon too. David
Written 19 November 2023
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walkerrainey
Dublin, Ireland12 contributions
What a great way to learn about Stroke City !
Super day with David . Well informed and comfortable style made this a great experience for us and our guests who visited us from Dublin. We plan to do the mural tour now to learn even more about the city. We highly recommend this tour
Review of: Derrie Danders - City Walls Detailed History Walking Tours
Written 4 November 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hi Walker, Great to meet you and your guests from Dublin and thanks for taking the time to leave your positive review, and booking directly through my website. Certainly will be pleased to show you more aspects of the city on my Street Art and Murals tour, next time you are back in the city. David
Written 5 November 2023
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Katinka N
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Tour of unionist tradition and identity
Sep 2023 • Couples
We asked for a guided tour of protestant-unionist-loyalist neighbourhoods in Derry and David created a special one for us, It included a walk in the Waterside and The Fountain areas and included project visits. We had a chance to talk to staff of a cross-community youth project and a cultural center. Thanks so much, David for a unique opportunity to get insight into the history, symbols, tradition, identity, perceptions and contempory culture of the community!
Review of: Derrie Danders - Giant Experiences and Other Unique Tours
Written 15 October 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hi Katinka, Thanks for taking the time to leave your positive review. My tours are normally politically neutral as my focus is on the history and culture of all people in the city, but I enjoyed the challenge of putting together this customised tour of these areas and arranging a few community project visits too. I hope it widened your knowledge of the city and this area of Ireland on your latest visit here. Best wishes, David
Written 15 October 2023
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bjmmccoy
Belfast, UK29 contributions
Craic in the maiden city
Great experience with David plenty of craic. It was a beautiful to see the maiden city. Very knowable The view of the bog side was impressive
Review of: Derrie Danders - City Walls Detailed History Walking Tours
Written 12 October 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hi Brendan, Thanks for leaving your positive review. Glad you enjoyed your walk on and around the Walls. Plenty more street art and murals to see if/when you get the chance to return. David
Written 12 October 2023
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Judy S
Carson City, NV16 contributions
Excellent historical and compassionate tour
Sep 2023 • Couples
Patrick led us on the City Wall tour - incredible! Thank you for your descriptions, explanations and insight.
Review of: Derrie Danders - City Walls Detailed History Walking Tours
Written 8 October 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hello Judy, Thank you for giving Derrie Danders an excellent review. However I can see from the photos that the tour guide you refer to does not work for us, but another tour guiding company in the city. Best wishes David
Written 9 October 2023
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Stephen M
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Derry City Walls Guided Walk
Sep 2023 • Friends
David, our guide with Derrie Danders, came highly recommended by a friend of mine who is a guide with the highly respected DC Tours in Belfast. We were not disappointed. David is a Derry man born and bred with a wealth of knowledge of the city, both Cityside and Waterside. We got a very balanced view of the history of the city, particularly relatively recent events, that we may not have got from other guided tours. David was happy to go off script with us and answer any questions we had regarding many and varied topics - Lundy, traitor or not? You will have to take the tour to find out! David also mentioned other sites to visit across the city to visit and was very generous with his recommendations. We took a private tour with David which I can highly recommend to and visitors to Derry.
Written 19 September 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hi Stephen, Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and for booking direct through my website. I'm glad I lived up to my fellow tour guides recommendation and I was able to cover the off script topics you raised (I did tell you I bluff if I don't know the answer LOL). As some-one who knew the city from previous visits, I'm also glad I could still show and tell you many other interesting aspects of my home city's unique history and I'm still only scratching the surface, should you visit again. Best wishes David
Written 19 September 2023
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Shelly D
3 contributions
Great Experience!
Sep 2023 • Family
David was on time and full of sooooooo much information! He's passionate about Derrie history and was able to answer all questions. When he learned more about our group, he customized the tour as we walked. Definitely recommend.
Review of: Derrie Danders - City Walls Detailed History Walking Tours
Written 17 September 2023
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TheDoug1964
Thank you Shelley for your kind words, and I'm glad I was able to adapt the tour to suit your interests on the day. Best wishes. David
Written 18 September 2023
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CanadianJane1957
Barrie, Canada198 contributions
A tour on a wall and some bridges
Sep 2023 • Friends
David & James were our guides on my visit with the Ulster Historical Foundation conference tour to Derry/Londonderry. They were knowledgeable, pleasant, and kept a good pace for most of our group of genealogists. I would be glad to take another tour with David of the city. We covered the wall, and walked up to see the views, to understand the siege of Derry, the group was taken into Columba Cathedral, and then back down to the waterfront to cross the Peace Bridge. He also explained statues we saw along the way and pointed out places to see when we had more time. We then went on a drive around some more of the city and saw 4 more statues that were very moving. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
Written 12 September 2023
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TheDoug1964
Thank you Canadian Jane for your kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour as part of your group visit and would certainly be pleased to guide you around the city in the future if/when you return. Safe travels and best wishes for your family history research. David
Written 13 September 2023
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Shelley P
6 contributions
City walls walking tour
David was knowledgeable and we learned a lot about Derry during our tour. It was a great way to understand the history of the city during a day trip here. He took time to learn about us and what we wanted to see. Thanks David for helping us get to know your city.
Review of: Derrie Danders - City Walls Detailed History Walking Tours
Written 11 September 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hi Shelley, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review and it was good to meet you both and share many of the key events in the city's history during your visit. Best wishes for the rest of your stay in Northern Ireland, and the rest of your travels. David
Written 11 September 2023
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SBtraveler8
Indiana83 contributions
So much learned in so little time!
We were a fairly large group with a pretty small amount of time and Dave managed to share so much knowledge with us!

He covered from the Middle Ages to today without bias or agenda and always with a hopeful eye to the future. And he was open to responding to any and all questions.

We are definitely coming back to Derry!
Review of: Derrie Danders - City Walls Detailed History Walking Tours
Written 9 September 2023
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TheDoug1964
Hello SBtravel, Thank you so much for your updated review and it will be pleasure to host you and your group if/when you get back to the city. There's so much more to show and tell in you if you visit again. David
Written 9 September 2023
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