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Derry Blue Badge Guide

30 Norburgh Park, Derry BT48 0RQ, Northern Ireland
(0044) 7743175709
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Ranked #2 of 16 activities in Derry
Type: Tours
Owner description: Michael Cooper from derrybluebadgeguide.com offers fantastic guided tours of Derry and the wider north of Ireland which are great value and extremely... more » Owner description: Michael Cooper from derrybluebadgeguide.com offers fantastic guided tours of Derry and the wider north of Ireland which are great value and extremely informative. He is the only Blue Badge guide in Derry-Blue Badge guides are the most highly qualified guides available in the guiding industry. Michaels tours are available on foo on foot or in his car which is covered for private hire. He also runs the Free Derry Tours project which explains the Troubles in detail. A tour of the Giants Causeway with Michael is only £100 for up to four people which is remarkable value compared to other guiding companies. This tour includes the Carrick-a-rede ropebridge, the Giants Causeway as well as photostops at the Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery and the Donwhill beach beside the Mussenden Temple. For those with less time there is also a half day tour available for £70. He also offers tours to Belfast, Armagh, the Sperrins as well as trips to Inishowen, the Donegal Highlands, Arranmore island and much more. « less
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Cork, Ireland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I did this tour with a group a few weeks ago it gave an interesting insight into political events by a tour guide who was involved in the conflict well worth a visit if you are intersted in the Republican perpestive.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Michael Cooper gave us an exceptional experience while we were visiting Derry. We had a few place names. Michael used this information and did some research for us and took us to the hamlet of my Grandmother's birth and a cemetary and church where my family members worshiped and are buried, My husband and I were touched with the attention... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013 via mobile

I am a Primary School teacher in Londonderry. As part of a project with the Housing Executive my class went on a trip around the city with Adrian, one of the guides. He was terrific. He was very informative and relayed some very key and interesting facts to the children in a fun manner. I would strongly recommend Adrian to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Michael Cooper has great knowledge of Derry's history and his enthusiasm and interest engaged the children in all the areas we visited as part of "Our Community " project. I would recommend Michael Cooper's Blue Badge tour for any school or group of children. It gives each child a great interest in their local locality whilst gaining knowledge of their... More

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Nantes, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

Just back from a school trip to Northern Ireland with a group of 36 French students eager to discover the history of Northern Ireland and especially of Derry during the troubles. We have all- students and teachers alike- been fascinated by Michael's great knowledge of the issue and his enthusiasm. He is really friendly and has a good sense of... More

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Udine, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We did two day tour with Michael. The first day we went to Giant's causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope bridge, Dunluce castle, Mussenden Temple and Bushmills distillery and the second one we went to Belfast where we saw the Titanic museum, the University, the murals, the Parliament, the citi of Hall and more. Both tours were fabulous thanks to Michael. He was... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

We did an hour cab tour and it was excellent, micheal was very knowledgable friendly and informative would recommend to all.

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

Thanks Michael for a great tour of Derry. The tour was perfectly tailored for our needs and it was great to hear your personal and professional opinions,

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Milton, Ontario, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

The tour of The Giant's Causeway, Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Bushmills Distillery and the city of Derry was fantastic. My wife, daughter and I booked a taxi tour through Michael Cooper well in advance of arriving in Derry. Our guide was Christy, and the fact that he was born and raised in Derry and had first-hand knowledge and experience of all... More

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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

This tour took place over two days. Michael Cooper was a great tour guide as the infomation he have was clear and easy to understand. After the tour i felt that i had learnt lots of new information that i ddnt know previously. What was great about this tour was the Michael is from Northern Ireland so that makes him... More

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