Durham History Tour: Explore World-Class Architecture and Riveting Tales
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38 Ratings
County Durham
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.

Customer Ratings
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(38 Ratings)
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Y2580yvvanessar
Apr 14, 2024
Historical guided tour of Durham - We thoroughly enjoyed our walking guided tour with Peter. He was a very knowledgeable tour guide and the historical facts were well presented in an interesting and humorous way. The tour took us round areas of Durham we might not have discovered otherwise and was the perfect length (1.5 hours) to learn about the history behind Durham but not be overloaded with facts. We would thoroughly recommend Peter’s tour.
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Connieatbamff
Mar 19, 2024
We highly recommend - We throughly enjoyed walking around Durham learning about the history of the city, famous buildings, streets, people and much more. Very well done. A moveable classroom.
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Richard_c
Mar 17, 2024
Durham walking tour - An excellent and informative walk. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept us interested throughout.
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Juliekf2024
Mar 17, 2024
Great value tour. - Amazing walkabout tour. Peter was an excellent guide and we learned so many interesting facts about this historically significant city. The walk covered the city's best vantage points enabling us to fully appreciate the wonderful architecture and take some fantastic pictures. Peter's knowledge and passion for the city was infectious and inspiring. Great value tour, would highly recommend.
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Ninsusj
Feb 18, 2024
Great insight into Durham - Peter, our guide, was excellent and enthusiastic, he was very knowledgeable and a good raconteur. The pace was just right with many pause points. It whetted our appetite to see more of Durham.
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Charlesiri
Jan 22, 2024
Brilliant tour of Durham - Brilliant walkabout & amazing tour guide! Informative, at a very good pace, couldn't have asked for more. Make sure to check his other tour of the pubs in Durham.
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Hannahrv4601dq
Jan 17, 2024
A great story-filled ramble around this beautiful city - Peter the guide is knowledgeable and good company. I learned some fascinating nuggets of info, and felt that I'd seen 'a bit of everything', so it's a perfect tour if you have limited time to explore.
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Paul_m
Dec 18, 2023
Highly recommended! - Our guide (I think it was Peter?) was excellent; personable and very knowledgeable. He'd undertaken his own research deeper into the city's history so was able to bring with him stories and facts that you would not otherwise have known about. Really enjoyed it despite the rain and cold!
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Wildhelen
Dec 14, 2023
Amazing we had snow too which was extra pretty - Amazing tour really good conversations and questions answered throughout really recommend . The history of Durham is far more interesting than we ever thought, we got on great with the guild . It was our mini moon so added to the magic make sure you book on! Not to be missed
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H2294kcrichardm
Dec 9, 2023
Fantastic Walking Tour! - Very interesting and informative tour. Our guide Peter was friendly and knowledgeable. Well worth the price.
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