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Durham Dark History Tour: Hauntings and Tragic Tales
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7 Ratings
County Durham
Delve into the darker side of Durham’s past as we discover the gruesome, shocking and tragic tales of our city’s rich history.
From the medieval prisons, castle and cathedral to the city’s historic pubs, we explore the hauntings, crimes, deadly battles and saintly miracles that add mystery and character to our beautiful little city.
Delve into the darker side of Durham’s past as we discover the gruesome, shocking and tragic tales of our city’s rich history.
From the medieval prisons, castle and cathedral to the city’s historic pubs, we explore the hauntings, crimes, deadly battles and saintly miracles that add mystery and character to our beautiful little city.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Durham Market Place - The darker side of the social history of Durham. From coal mining to hidden cemeteries.
- Framwellgate Bridge - Tales of escaped prisoners and Prince Bishops in the brutal early Norman period.
- Durham Cathedral - Learn about saintly miracles and tales of the dungeon that lay beneath the cathedral.
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- Durham Market Place - The darker side of the social history of Durham. From coal mining to hidden cemeteries.
- Framwellgate Bridge - Tales of escaped prisoners and Prince Bishops in the brutal early Norman period.
- Durham Cathedral - Learn about saintly miracles and tales of the dungeon that lay beneath the cathedral.
- Palace Green Library - Hear stories of ghosts from the castle, medieval burial grounds, deadly rebellion and modern miracles, all whilst witnessing magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the castle and cathedral.
- Kingsgate Footbridge - Learn the gruesome story behind this site’s namesake whilst enjoying some divisive 20th century architecture.
- Durham - Durham’s 200 year old prison has been ‘home’ to some of England’s most infamous criminals. Learn about how prisoners exercised, escaped and were executed.
- The Dun Cow - The oldest pub in the city. The perfect location for locals to have a good old day out and enjoy a hanging from the gallows.
- Elvet Bridge - The tour reaches it’s finale beneath Elvet Bridge. Hear the tragic tales of some of the city’s previous occupants…some of whom are still believed to be around today.
What's Included
- Provide City center recommendations.
- Provide City center recommendations.
Location
Market place
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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7sidd
Nov 12, 2024
Brilliant walking tour round Durham - This walking tour around Durham was excellent, our guide was very knowledgeable and brought the history of Durham alive for us.
The tour lasted 90min starting in the market square and included the cathedral, university and prison.
The pace of the tour was easy with only one steep path to negotiate and ending under Elvet bridge meant we were in the middle of town ideal for a bite to eat or a couple of pints.
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Daydream21379002609
Nov 10, 2024
Excellent tour - As a group of friends who regularly go to Durham we were absolutely intrigued by the history and tales our tour guide Peter presented us with. Loads of stories we knew nothing about which made it more interesting. An excellent way of getting to know more about Durhams secret dark past highly recommend the tour and the tour guide Peter
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Julie_m
Sep 26, 2024
Excellent and so interesting - What an excellent tour, Peter was so knowledgeable, answered every one of our questions but not just with facts he also gave us tales that we would never have known if we’d just walked around by ourselves, couldn’t recommend this trip more
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Ellyheney22
Sep 16, 2024
Brilliant tour, great local knowledge, very friendly - Me and my friend really enjoyed this tour - it was just the 2 of us plus the guide so it was very friendly and interactive! He also had a great sense of humour and didn't mind us taking a couple of drinks around with us. Great value for money, very pleased we booked
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Deana
Jul 12, 2024
You have to do this! - Wow what a knowledgable and friendly tour guide. A fabulous tour exploring the history of the darker side of Durham. An absolute must do if you are in this historic city. Would have paid more for this tour 👌
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Soniamo688pz
Jul 5, 2024
Dark tour - Thank you for a very enjoyable tour , excellent local knowledge. Lots of really interesting stories. Experience even better as only myself and my husband.
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