What are the best things to do in Derry?
Top picks in Derry include DNA Museum, Tower Museum, Siege Museum, St Columb's Cathedral. See the full list and itinerary on this Derry travel guide.
Photo: Aaronwarduk · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Derry
Travel guide for Derry, United Kingdom — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Derry is a stop in United Kingdom, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 2 days. If time is short, prioritise DNA Museum, Tower Museum, Siege Museum instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 120–260 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Derry
1
DNA Museum
2
Tower Museum
3
Siege Museum
4
St Columb's Cathedral
5
Museum of Free Derry
6
St Eugene's Cathedral
Budget travel
Free things to do in Derry
St Columb's Cathedral
Museum of Free Derry
St Eugene's Cathedral
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Derry itinerary (2 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit DNA Museum
- Visit Tower Museum
- Visit Siege Museum
- Eat at Fiorentini's
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit St Columb's Cathedral
- Visit Museum of Free Derry
- Visit St Eugene's Cathedral
- Eat at Guapo
Budget
Derry trip cost
Budget
USD 55–90
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 120–260
per person / day
Luxury
USD 300–495+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Derry, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Derry
Estimated total (USD)
$3,265
≈ $1,633 per person · $466 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $195/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Derry mid-range ground costs (budget 55–90 · mid 120–260 · luxury 300–495+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Fiorentini's
Guapo
Doherty's Home Bakery
Danano Forno
Mandarin Palace
Badgers Bar and Restaurant
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Maldron Hotel
Da Vinci's Hotel
Waterfoot Hotel
City Hotel Derry
Best Western Plus White Horse Hotel
Nightlife
- Sandinos
- Blackbird
- Guildhall Taphouse
- Peadar O'Donnell's
- Gweedore Bar
- The Metro
Museums & culture
- DNA Museum
- Tower Museum
- Siege Museum
- St Columb's Cathedral
- Museum of Free Derry
- St Eugene's Cathedral
In pictures
Derry gallery
Photos: Aaronwarduk, diego_cue, {{{1}}}, S. Lewis & Co., SeanMack, Kenneth Allen — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Derry travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Derry?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Derry?
Plan at least 2 days in Derry for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Derry?
Popular stays in Derry include Maldron Hotel, Da Vinci's Hotel, Waterfoot Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Derry cost?
On the ground in Derry (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 55–90 per person per day, mid-range about 120–260, and luxury about 300–495+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Derry, United Kingdom. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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