Walk Rossville Street's open-air gallery, where gable walls chronicle three decades of the Troubles.
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Explore Derry's pivotal Civil Rights history through iconic murals and the site of the 1972 tragedy
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Journey through Derry's turbulent past with guides who lived through the conflict itself
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Explore centuries of history atop the iconic city walls with stories of siege, struggle, and resilience
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The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on Bogside Mural tours remember — all visible on a single visit.
This iconic monument marks the entrance to the historic Bogside and served as the focal point for the Free Derry movement. It remains the most recognized landmark in the area.
This mural portrays a young girl killed during the Troubles and is a centerpiece of the people's gallery. It features a symbolic broken gun representing the end of violence.
Located near the site of the 1972 tragedy, this memorial serves as a place for remembrance and reflection on the events of the day. It is a frequent stopping point for any bogside mural tour.
One of the original works by the Bogside Artists, this mural captures the raw intensity of the Battle of the Bogside. It is a powerful example of the local struggle for civil rights.
This collaborative artwork depicts the transition toward reconciliation and the future of the region. It highlights the shift from conflict to the current peace process.
Every Bogside Mural tour side-by-side — duration, what's included, how you redeem.
| Experience | Duration | Rating | Skip-the-line | Guide | Small group | Free cancel. | Price | |
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Guided Experience Most popular
Bogside Murals and Bloody Sunday Walking Tour
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1 hr 30 min | ★ 5.0 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €31 | Book → |
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Guided Experience
The Troubles Bogside Walking Tour
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1 hr 30 min | ★ 4.9 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €26 | Book → |
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Historic Derry Walking Tour with McCrossan's
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1 hr | ★ 4.8 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €9 | Book → |
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Self-guided exploration offers total freedom for independent travelers, while guided political walking tours provide deeper professional insight into the local Troubles history.
| Feature | Top pick Bogside Mural Tour | Guided Political Walking Tours |
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Narrative Depth |
Visual interpretation only | Professional storytelling and personal experience |
Flexibility |
Complete freedom to explore | Fixed schedules and routes |
Cost |
0 GBP | 10–15 GBP per person |
Personal Interaction |
None | High engagement with local guides |
Group Size |
Independent | Small to medium groups |
Depth of Context |
Subjective interpretation | Comprehensive historical analysis |
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Verdict: Choose a bogside mural tour for a pace that suits your schedule, or book guided Derry political tours if you prioritize expert narratives.
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Casual and weather-appropriate clothing is recommended as the bogside mural tour takes place entirely outdoors in Derry.
There are no security checks for this public street art area, though travelers should remain aware of their surroundings.
Photography is permitted throughout the bogside mural tour; early morning or late afternoon provides the best lighting on the gable walls.
The murals are located on public sidewalks along Rossville Street and are generally wheelchair accessible with flat pavement.
Mobile phones are permitted for navigation and photography during your bogside mural tour.
The site is open to all ages, though parents should note that the bogside mural tour explores historical conflict and sensitive events.
No food or drink is sold at the mural site, but various cafes are located nearby within the Bogside district.
Leashed pets are permitted as the bogside mural tour is located on public outdoor streets.
The bogside mural tour covers a significant historical neighborhood; please respect private residential properties while viewing the art.
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As this is an outdoor public area, there is no entrance fee. Entry to the murals is 0 GBP.
Three artists — Tom Kelly, his brother William, and Kevin Hasson — painted the first Bogside mural in 1994, two decades after Bloody Sunday claimed thirteen lives on the streets below. The murals were never commissioned by a government agency or tourist board.
They emerged from the community itself, transforming gable ends along Rossville Street into what the trio named the People's Gallery. Twelve large-scale works now span a quarter-mile route through the Bogside neighborhood, each panel documenting a chapter of the Northern Ireland conflict from 1968 through the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
The most recognized image, a ten-metre-high portrait titled 'The Death of Innocence,' depicts Annette McGavigan, a fourteen-year-old killed by crossfire in 1971. Her figure stands against a shattered skyline, one hand raised. Another panel, 'Bloody Sunday,' reproduces a photograph of Father Edward Daly waving a white handkerchief as he led stretcher-bearers through the chaos of January 30, 1972. The murals do not sentimentalize. They record petrol bombers, armored vehicles, hunger strikers, peace marchers — a visual archive painted directly onto the walls where these events unfolded. The Bogside Artists collective maintained the murals through 2017, restoring faded pigment and repainting sections damaged by weather. Since then, community volunteers have taken over upkeep, repainting sections every few years to preserve the original compositions.
Visitors walk the route unguided, though the official website offers a mobile-friendly map keyed to each mural's location and backstory. The murals remain accessible around the clock because they are exterior street art, not gallery pieces. No admission barrier exists. The work stands in the open air, part of the streetscape, visible from sidewalks and passing traffic. The route begins at the Free Derry Corner, where 'You Are Now Entering Free Derry' is painted in white letters on a surviving gable end from the 1969 barricades. From there, the trail loops north along Rossville Street, past the Rossville Flats site and the Museum of Free Derry, before returning south. Most visitors complete the circuit in under ninety minutes, though the murals reward slower observation — the brushwork is precise, the scale monumental, and the historical detail dense enough to merit multiple passes.
"The murals do not sentimentalize — they record petrol bombers, armored vehicles, hunger strikers, peace marchers, a visual archive painted where these events unfolded."
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You begin at Free Derry Corner, where three words — 'You Are Now Entering Free Derry' — run across a lone gable wall, the last fragment of a terrace demolished in the 1970s. The mural stands at eye level, close enough to see individual brushstrokes in the white lettering.
From here, you walk north along Rossville Street. The first full mural, 'The Death of Innocence,' rises on your left, a girl in a school uniform against a fractured city. You pause at the base, tilt your head back, and trace the ten-metre height. Across the street, 'Bloody Sunday' occupies another gable — Father Daly's white handkerchief frozen mid-wave. The route continues past the Museum of Free Derry, where plaques embed the murals in chronological context. You cross Chamberlain Street and find 'Operation Motorman,' a panel depicting an armored personnel carrier crashing through a barricade. The paint is matte, the colors deliberate — olive green, brick red, slate gray. You loop back south, stopping at 'The Petrol Bomber,' a silhouette mid-throw, then 'The Rioter,' a figure behind a makeshift shield. The final mural, 'Peace,' sits near your starting point — two children walking away from rubble toward open sky. You stand at the end of the route, the full circuit behind you, the gable walls now a readable sequence.
The murals are outdoor public art, meaning the bogside mural tour area is accessible 24/7, though we recommend visiting between 09:00–17:00 for the best light.
There is an entrance fee of 0 GBP for the bogside mural tour, as these are outdoor public street murals.
The bogside mural tour is located at Rossville Street, Bogside, Derry, BT48 6SS, United Kingdom.
The best time for a bogside mural tour is between 09:00–17:00 to ensure daylight and avoid afternoon crowds.
Yes, the bogside mural tour is family-friendly, though the history of the Bogside involves complex events that may require parental context.
Yes, photography is highly encouraged during your bogside mural tour, especially during daylight hours.
A self-guided bogside mural tour usually takes 45 to 90 minutes depending on your walking pace.
There are no specific security restrictions for the public streets, but standard respectful conduct is expected during your bogside mural tour.
Yes, pets are welcome on the bogside mural tour as it takes place on public streets.
