BloodySunday Tour
The Bloody Sunday Tour is a profoundly moving and educational experience that provides crucial insight into one of the darkest chapters of The Troubles in Northern Ireland. Led by knowledgeable guides, often with personal connections to the events of January 30, 1972, this walking tour takes visitors through the Bogside area, the site where British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civil rights protesters, killing 14. The tour is a respectful and powerful narrative of that day, its historical context, and its long-lasting impact on the city and the world.
The tour primarily focuses on the People's Gallery—the series of large-scale murals painted on the gable walls of Free Derry Corner by the Bogside Artists. These murals serve as a potent visual history of the conflict and the community's struggle for civil rights. Guides provide detailed explanations of each mural, sharing stories of the victims and the fight for justice that culminated in the Saville Inquiry. It is not just a tour about a tragic event; it is a tour about resilience, memory, and the pursuit of peace. It is an essential, albeit emotional, experience for anyone seeking to understand the soul of modern Londonderry.
