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A castle on a hill overlooking a river. 1
A blue building with a mural, a dock with boats, and a sign that reads "Aperox". 2
A historic stone building with a large arched window and a smaller window with a metal grille. 3
A street with shops, including one with a 'FARU' sign, and pedestrians walking. 4
A street with shops, including a Pandora store, and pedestrians walking on the sidewalk. 5

Durham City Tour with a Local Guide

By North East Spirit Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp267.281 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Whenever I arrive in a new city, the most useful thing is always the same: talking to someone who lives there. That’s exactly what this tour offers: a walk through the most historic parts of Durham’s city centre and World Heritage Site, guided by stories from the past and insights from someone who knows the place inside out.

As well as the history of this beautiful city, I’ll share tips on how to make the most of your time here, whether you’re staying for a weekend or just passing through. The tour is updated regularly with current events and goings-on, so you’ll always know what’s happening in the city right now.

It’s the kind of guide I wish I had every time I stepped off a train in a new place!

Activity location

  • The Journey
    • Walkergate
    • DH1 1SQ, Durham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • DH1 1WA
    • Millennium Place
    • DH1 1WA, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Durham City Tour with a Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 12:30
Price details
Rp267.281 x 1 AdultRp267.281
Total
Price is Rp267.281
Until Mon, 10 Aug
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    This tour does not enter Durham Cathedral or Castle.

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

The Journey

  • 15m
We'll start with the Journey statue which tells the storey of the Viking raids which led to the monks of St Cuthbert accidentally founding Durham in 995.

Durham Market Place

  • 20m
This lively square has been Durham’s civic heart for centuries, home to the historic Market Hall, three fascinating statues, and the beautiful St Nicholas’s Church. We'll talk about where the bodies are buried - literally - and the storey of Charles Vane, the worst man in Durham to ever have a statue built to him.

Framwellgate Bridge

  • 20m
Having walked down the busy shopping street Silver Street and seen the hidden passageway up to the Cathedral, we'll stop on Framwellgate Bridge to get your first view of the majestic Durham Castle, discussing its fascinating history.

Prebends Bridge

  • 5m
We'll walk along the River Wear path, taking in the fantastic view of the Castle and the Cathedral from below as well as seeing the historic boat houses and mills. We'll then take in the view that JM Turner made famous of the Cathedral from Prebends Bridge and discuss the famous and infamous Prince Bishops of Durham.

The College

  • 10m
We’ll see the best preserved remains of the old city walls, and walk up South Bailey and into the College - today the most exclusive and peaceful part of the city but once the heart of the monastery. It’s then to the Chorister School - including a photo of some surprising famous ex-pupils - and see the infamous Dark Entry to the Cathedral.

Durham Cathedral

  • 15m
View of the Cathedral from College Green

Durham Castle

  • 5m
Passing into the heart of the World Heritage Site, Palace Green is the historic centre of the old fortified city of Durham. From here we'll get another view of the majestic Cathedral, Castle and the discuss the historic church and university buildings of Palace Green.

Kingsgate Footbridge (Pass by)

We cross the river over the modern masterpiece Kingsgate Footbridge, telling the surprising storey of its connection with Sydney Opera House.

Old Elvet

  • 10m
It's then on to outside His Majesties Prison Durham to talk about a daring escape and an infamous ghost, then on to the lovely Old Council Offices on Old Elvet, where we'll talk about the historic and world famous Durham Miners Gala. Our final stop is Elvet Bridge, home of two of notorious night spots, one with a connection to high politics.

Location

Activity location

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    The Journey
    • Walkergate
    • DH1 1SQ, Durham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    DH1 1WA
    • Millennium Place
    • DH1 1WA, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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