Sad to say that this has been something that divides families and culture. But Derry is a beautiful city and has so much to offer as a city. Regardless of which side of the wall you live in ... As a tourist I have to say that you have a beautiful town . That no walk will take away it's charm.

In this day and age, they should be accessible and more inclusive for all (prams, walking aids and wheelchairs). Also, keep the yahoo's that are putting on performances from annoying people while walking the Derry City Walls. It's nice to learn the historic side of our country and hear about it. But how these dressed up characters forcefully walk towards and after people making nasty statements about different historic characters is uncomfortable. They should make sure people want to hear them or even better set them up in a specific area and put on a professional show.

This place doesn't require any entrance tickets, it's about walking around and enjoying the atmosphere. The historical center is pretty small, but it has really nice atmosphere. Right behind the old walls you can see the new buildings that quire disrupt the old nostalgic feeling, so I recommend to focus just on the historical center, if you go for it. I liked that there were multiple information panels at various places that were providing some basic information about the history of the concrete place, its original purpose, and changes in that purpose by time.

Beautiful walk all around the "old city" of Derry. Many stops to make. Great way to discover the place !

Great bit of history touring around the city walls. Lots of different shops, unique cafes, pubs and restaurants. So much history in this city - not all good but all very interesting. A must see. Not easy if you’re less able bodied though.

Well-maintained historic Wall and good way to explore the city centre Information boards at every monument.

Nice experience, there is just enough information on the walls to do this self guided, though a walking tour would be advised to get the most of it. Make sure to get a visit to the murals on the Bogside in as well.

Had a wonderful weekend in Derry. Stayed at the Shipquay Boutique Hotel. The place was gorgeous & the staff couldn't do enough for us. Derry is a beautiful city. The walls were a highlight to our weekend, the history is engrossing. The view from the walls is spectacular, especially if you understand the land. Amazing weekend!!!

One of my checklist point. Good to pass by including Mariee/TownHall with its funny history and interior (both free entry!). Don’t forget to enter tourist info - as guys there are well educated and happy to get you history of Derry and Londonderry

Nice stroll for 1.5 km round the whole wall. Steep slopes and steps in some places. Some fine buildings around and a lot of history.

The best way to see the Derry Walls is to walk around the exterior of the monument, exiting the Walled City through New Gate, passing by Bishop’s Gate and re-entering the Walled City through Butcher Gate. On this route, which follows the line of a now-lost, dry moat, you will pass three surviving full bastions – Church, Double and Royal – and a demi-bastion – the Platform. A walk around the top of the ramparts, provides an elevated promenade to see how the city has developed out beyond the Walls. The Derry Walls are approximately a mile in circumference and take in both the highest and lowest points on what used to be the Island of Derry. The usual arrival point for the Derry Walls is in Guildhall Square ascending the Walls at the steps or ramp through Magazine Gate. An equally pleasant arrival point is in Bishop Street Without, ascending the steps at Bishop’s Gate or using Stable Lane. Derry's walls were originally built by the Irish Society between 1613 and 1619. They were built with the intention of protecting the Scottish and English planters that had moved to Ulster as part of the Plantation of Ulster that had been established by James I. It was a direct consequence of the previous settlement being destroyed by Irish chieftain Cahir O'Doherty during O'Doherty's rebellion. The walls are about 1 mile in circumference and contain many of the city's most important landmarks. The entire length of the walls is fully accessible on foot. There are seven gates in total, four of which were built at the same time as the walls themselves and three were added later.

If you want to take a nice walk and see the Londonderry city from bird perspective, this is the right place to go. Very relaxing and nice to learn about the history of Derry Walls.

Was given an impromptu tour by a local resident friend which started at the Peace Bridge and went anticlockwise. All of the marked attractions are worth investigating further, and the opportunities to stop off for refreshments is easy enough. The walls share visual similarities to those of York and Chester. We also witnessed the nationalist Easter Monday procession and subsequent riot... From a distance!

This was a very interesting walk around the walls of Derry. Views from the top around the city are excellent. Our guide was very informative. Despite the controversy of events in history, he dealt with them very diplomaticaly. Very educational. A city steeped in history.

Full of History and well signed full of information. Many coffee shops and bars just off the wall

Great walled city, very impressed with the city itself.

Went on an excellent walking tour with Garvin from "Martin McCrossan Tours". Definitely worth taking the walking tour to see the beautiful walls, stunning views of the city and learn about the rich history of the city and the surrounding area. Great for tourists and locals alike.

We didn't have a historic tour guide but read the signs along the walls

Well laid out with plenty to see, amazing history. There's nice small shops and cafés too choose from next to the wall.

Yep as you expected, it’s a wall that goes around a tiny bit of the city of Londonderry. Nothing fancy there, but you do get some nice views of the streets on top of there.

A major tourist attraction, the walls have a well signposted route and each point has an information board. There are plenty of cannons to add atmosphere to what you're looking at and the walls also give, as you'd expect, commanding views. Free to walk and doesn't take too long, which was lucky as it was pouring when I was there! Plenty of cafes nearby too.

Walking this wall and listening to Derry's history and walking parts of the wall is a must. Through the stories you feel what drives this beautiful city and in the message of peace it has now.

Certainly a nice attraction to the city although I wasn't able to see as much of the city as I expected from the walls, also their not very accessable to those who travel with bike and on wheel chair. Having said that, the information spots are plentiful and a joy to read