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Private Half Day Walking Tour of Durham with Cathedral Visit

By Walkabout Durham
Free cancellation available
Price is £79 per adult
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Overview

Explore Durham's rich history and culture on a private half-day walking tour. Stroll through cobbled streets, picturesque bridges, and scenic riverside paths while uncovering 1,000 years of fascinating stories, from saints to the city's intriguing past. Marvel at the stunning Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example of 11th-century Norman architecture. Take a break at a cosy café to enjoy coffee and cake, making this a perfect outing with an expert local guide.

  • Private half-day walking tour with a knowledgeable local guide
  • Visit the iconic Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Enjoy coffee and cake at one of Durham's charming cafes
  • Discover the city's history through captivating stories and sights
Activity location
  • Durham Market Place
    • Durham Indoor Market Market Place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Durham Market Place
    • 22-23 Market Place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Private Half Day Walking Tour of Durham with Cathedral Visit
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£79.00 x 1 Adult£79.00
Total
Price is £79.00
Until Sun, 4 Jan

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Coffee/ tea and cake included at a café stop.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • All dogs welcome
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Durham Market Place
  • 10m
Learn about the history of the Market Place and the famous statues that adorn it.
Framwellgate Bridge
  • 10m
Magnificent views of Durham Castle and Cathedral whilst learning about the early history of the city.
Durham Riverside Walk
  • 20m
Take a stroll along the tranquil riverside path where you will discover some hidden gems and the storey of St. Cuthbert.
St Mary the Less
  • 10m
Learn about the University of Durham and it's college system whilst walking along the picturesque South Bailey and stopping at the quaint church of St. Mary-the-Less.
Palace Green
  • 20m
A short tour around Palace Green to learn about Durham Castle and stories from over 1,000 years of Durham city history.
Durham
  • 30m
Stop for a coffee and cake at one of the city's atmospheric cafés. Included in the ticket price.
Durham Cathedral
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the magnificent Norman cathedral at the heart of the city. You will get a guided tour around the cathedral which is classed as one of the best examples of Norman architecture in the country.
Elvet
  • 30m
Explore the borough of Elvet. Here lies Durham Prison- once home to some of the most infamous criminals in British history. As you explore the borough, we discover some of the darker side of Durham's history- from executions to murders and hauntings.
Elvet Bridge
  • 20m
The fourth bridge on the tour and the one with arguably the darkest history. See the site of the infamous 'Durham House of Corrections' and learn about the ghosts that haunt it. One of the most picturesque bridges in the city.

Location

Activity location
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    Durham Market Place
    • Durham Indoor Market Market Place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Durham Market Place
    • 22-23 Market Place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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