The 4 Fortress and Citadel Tours in the UK That Earn Their Price

1.Discover the City Walls – Small Group Public or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 160 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $41Our pick

Join David of Derrie Danders for a small-group walk around Derry-Londonderry’s historic walls. In about two hours, you’ll see four gates, old cannons, churches, the Guildhall, Peace Bridge views, and the Craft Village while discussing the city’s past and the Troubles in a measured, balanced way.

“David was fantastic. His knowledge of both the ancient and recent past is probably unparalleled. He made it really interesting and didn’t mind questions. No one should visit this town without signing up for this experience.”

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2.Hadrian’s Wall: Housesteads Roman Fort Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $13Best value

Use your pre-booked ticket to explore Housesteads Roman Fort, where about 800 Roman soldiers once lived. See the barracks, hospital, commander’s house, granaries, communal toilets, museum, and Felix’s mini-cinema film, then follow the Housesteads Trail.

“Very helpful staff. Lots of other people walking too.”

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3.Discover the City Walls – Small Public Group or Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 39 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $40

Join local historian David Douglas for a small-group walk around Derry’s complete 406-year-old city walls. In 90 minutes for public tours, or about two hours privately, you’ll connect St Columba, the Great Siege, the Troubles, the peace process, and Derry Girls to the streets and landmarks around you.

“My wife and I booked a walking tour with Derrie Danders on a recent trip to the city. I must say it was a very enjoyable experience as our guide David was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about his home city. As well as interesting David was also very amusing at times . If anyone is intending visiting Londonderry I can't recommend Derry Danders highly enough.”

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4.Hadrian’s Wall: Birdoswald Roman Fort Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 20 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Spend a full day at Birdoswald Roman Fort, one of Hadrian’s Wall’s best-preserved sites. See three Roman gates, a turret, milecastle, and a long stretch of Wall, then follow the Roman Trail and visit the exhibition with artifacts, building details, and a periscope view.

“the site is set up really well. lots of educational stops for children. loved it”

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