Durham History Tour: Explore World-Class Architecture and Riveting Tales

Embark on a captivating Durham history tour and discover world-class architecture and riveting tales of kings, Prince Bishops, and local people. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and delve into the rich history of this fascinating city.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Durham Market Place - At our meeting spot in the historic Market Place, in the heart of the city, we will see the 19th Century Town Hall and Guildhall, St. Nicolas’ church and the statues that commemorate the city’s history. We will learn about the figures who have helped to shape the city and county. From here, we will take a short walk to Framwellgate Bridge.
What's Included
  • Tour does not include entry to buildings.
  • Recommendations for food and attractions provided.
Additional Information

As you amble down stone-paved lanes and along the banks of the river, you’ll witness some of the planet’s most magnificent structures and unearth intriguing stories about the kings, Prince Bishops and locals who have shaped Durham into one of England’s most intriguing and historically important cities. Our History Tour will escort you from the vibrant center of the Market Place to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the castle.

  • Dogs more than welcome!
Location
Market Place
Meet at the ‘Man on the Horse’ statue in the centre of the Market Place
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Robinso1542ps
Aug 20, 2024
This is an exceptional tour - This was an exceptional tour. The guide was very competent and knowledgeable. The start point was easy to find and the end point Ideal for a visit to the Cathedral. You do need to be able to walk for about a mile and stout shoes are recommended. For a first time visitor to Durham, this was a fascinating introduction and very informative. Don't miss it!
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C5711oqsuem
Jul 21, 2024
Great afternoon - It's one thing to be knowledgeable about a city, but it makes all the difference when your guide is passionate and a great communicator. Peter is outstanding. We'd been many times to Durham but never done a tour. We learned so much! If you think you know the city you probably don't! This is a tour not just for visitors from far and wide but even if you're local like us you'll find Peter's knowledge and stories fascinating. Thank you so much- you really deserve to do well. Sue and Keith.
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Joseph_m
Jul 15, 2024
Great quick tour - Solid tour of city highlights with a knowledgeable, likable and entertaining guide. Can't imagine a more informative ninety minute tour.
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Pamela_s
Jul 10, 2024
Great guide fun informative tour - Despite the rain, our wonderful guide gave us a great informative tour and made it fun. A difficult task in bad weather . He was a geography teacher, don’t know his name, but I want to thank him for making historical Durham come alive.
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376simonl
Jul 7, 2024
Great historical Durham walk! - We met our guide Peter in the market square 10 minutes early and were then joined by 3 lovely ladies who had travelled down from Edinburgh for the day, making a total party 5. The first of several stops was the market corner with Peter finding a shaded area every time we stopped to tell about the history of the area we were in. We walked along the river which was lovely and then crossed another bridge to make our way to the Cathedral. Peter and the rest of our party chatted constantly about the history of Durham and you could tell he knew and loved Durham. We would highly recommend this walk. Thank you!
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Neilrg4761xv
Jul 1, 2024
A great way to explore an incredible city - This was a fantastic walking tour around the beautiful city of Durham. The tour included all of the areas we wanted to visit and the route included exceptional views of the river, castle and cathedral. The host, Peter, was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. I would thoroughly recommend this tour to others.
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Zeverett
Jun 22, 2024
Durham insider explains its history - Peter really knows his stuff, entertaining us with the often barbaric history of Durham, its buildings, people and legends. 90 minutes well spent.
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Rosemaryrv5617od
Jun 20, 2024
Scenic and very informative - Peter's tour provided our group from Hertfordshire with an excellent introduction to the city, outlining its history and development with clarity and humour, and included a lovely stretch of the river bank with views of the cathedral and other ancient buildings. He has particular insights into the University complex as well. We were amused to discove that our "local" Royal, the late Queen Mother, had ancestral links to the coalmining industry!
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Francescody2073je
Jun 18, 2024
A fantastic waking tour - Excellent waking tour, Peter made it interesting and engaging . A great walk around Durham with Peter giving a good history of city . We would really recommend.
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Clairepk1782rd
Jun 18, 2024
Walking tour - Great tour guide in Peter- very informative and saw lots of the city we would have not seen otherwise. His knowledge as a teacher really helped the tour- would recommend 100%
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