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Derry Blue Badge Guide

30 Norburgh Park, Derry BT48 0RQ, Northern Ireland
(0044) 7743175709
Ranked #3 of 12 tours in Derry
5.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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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Inverness, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012 NEW

Contacted Michael Cooper from Australia and he was sooo helpful! Michael met me where my ancestors had come from and showed me the area as well as telling the history. We then enjoyed a tour of Londonderry/derry in the afternoon again a trip not to be missed. Thank you Michael and good luck with you future ventures for Derry. More

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Providence,RI
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

We took a tour of the Donegal Highlands with Michael Cooper. After searching for this kind of trip from Derry, I couldn't find anyone to follow through--except for Michael. He is a great communicator, explaining the history of the places visited, and bringing us to little nooks and crannies that we would not have known about. I would highly recommend... More

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Hertford, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Very informative and enjoyable tour, it was great! More

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Austintown, Ohio
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

This was my first tour of Northern Ireland. Most of the tour was done on a bus over three days. I found the guides were excellent, adding their personal touch to the areas that we visited. Hearing it from a Republican point of view added to the experience. Along with a Loyalist guide to balance the views of people that... More

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Strasbourg, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 February 2012

It was a very good experience with a talented adviser. Indeed, at the beginin we planed to go in another place, but we followed the advices of mickael and decided to visit Glenveagh National Park and Castle. He is a a grown person, and know a lot about the culture of many things. It was very nice ! More

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Derry, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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A few hours spent through Donegal by car with a tour guide driver who explains you history and main features of the green hills and landscapes. 2 stops: first at Glenveagh National Park where you can walk through the park along the river up to the impressive castle and its gardens (a fee is due to visit rooms); then stop... More

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San Francisco, CA
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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I booked Michael Cooper as my guide in Sept 2010, but TA won't let me pick a date that far back (chronic procrastinator). I was staying in a self-catered apartment in Derry for 3 days and wanted to take a quick trip to the Giants Causeway. Having a solo guide was a bit of a splurge for me, but really... More

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Dublin, Ireland
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

done this tour last month and found it good value for money, it tells the political history well from a republican point of view More

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Ottawa, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011

Michael Cooper was a terrific tour guide and added immensely to our trip. He is a skilled driver and we appreciated the sites he chose and the historical knowledge he shared as well as the political insights. Would highly recommend his services as a guide. Thanks Michael More

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Ottawa, Canada
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 September 2011

We hired Michael for a day trip from Derry to the north coast, including a castle, a beach, Giant's Causeway and Bushmill's Distillery. Our motley crew of a 78-year-old, an 11-year-old and two middle-aged sisters had a wonderful day thanks to Michael. Not only does Michael carry on the Irish raconteur tradition with stories funny or fantastic, he knows the... More

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