About this tour
When Em from our BugBitten team booked this private taxi tour, we quickly realised most Derry Girls filming actually happened in Belfast — not Derry. This two-and-a-half-hour jaunt takes you past the main character homes, the school, the chip shop, the church, and Dennis's shop interior, all from the comfort of an air-conditioned cab with your own guide. It's a solid option if you've binged the show and want to see where the magic was actually shot, without the faffing about with public transport or group tours.
Highlights
- Private taxi means no crowded coach experience with strangers
- Air-con and seat comfort beats walking Belfast in bad weather
- Erin's actual home and the iconic chip shop location
- Church interior where the miracle subplot filmed
- Guide knows which bits are interior shots versus exteriors
- Series 4 locations included — keeps up with newer episodes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off saves you navigating taxis yourself
What to expect
You'll be picked up at your accommodation and driven to a series of Belfast streets and buildings that double as Derry. The tour isn't a walking experience — it's a seated ride-past, with your guide pointing out facades, explaining which interiors were filmed elsewhere, and filling gaps about the show's production. Em found the pace relaxed; you're not rushed between stops, though you're not getting out much either. The guide's banter about the show matters here — they can make the difference between "oh, that's the chip shop" and actually understanding why each location matters to the story.
Belfast's pretty workable for this in most weather, but the real value is staying dry and comfortable. You'll clock recognisable streets and realize how much of Derry's charm is just Belfast's bohemian quarters. Two-and-a-half hours feels about right — long enough to hit the main spots without repetition fatigue.
What travellers say
- Private guide means no rushing through locations with 40 others
- Air-conditioned comfort beats walking Belfast's variable weather
- Pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation — zero hassle
- Fully wheelchair accessible vehicle and tour route
- Affordable at £26 per person for a dedicated experience
- Series 4 locations included — covers the whole show run
- Mostly window viewing — limited chance to step out and explore
- Interior filming locations can't be visited — requires context
- Quality depends heavily on guide's knowledge and enthusiasm
- Rain and Belfast traffic may limit photo opportunities
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you're a Derry Girls fan and lazy about logistics, this is painless. Private means no waiting for a group to assemble, and at £26 per head (up to five people) it's not extortionate for dedicated transport and a knowledgeable guide. Wheelchair accessible throughout — vehicle, pick-up, and all tour locations work for accessibility needs. Suits any fitness level since you're mostly sitting.
You're seeing most sites from the cab window rather than stepping out properly. Some interiors filmed aren't accessible (they were shot in studios), so your guide's context is crucial — if they're flat or vague, you might feel short-changed. Peak times (weekends, school holidays) may mean busier streets, though you're insulated from crowds. Weather won't stop you, but expect rain — it's Belfast. Tips aren't included. Infants need to sit on a lap, so minimal seats if you've got little ones.
Camera, phone for photos through windows, maybe a water bottle. Tour includes vehicle and pick-up; nothing else. Best booked a day or two ahead.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.