Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters: Discover a City Steeped in History

Join our guided walking tour of Durham and uncover the fascinating stories of its infamous characters. From Narnia to mining, dragons to saints, and even a serial killer, this tour is a captivating journey through the city’s rich history.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Durham Market Place - At the heart of Durham’s historic old town, your guide will tell the story of Lord Londonderry, whose statue dominates the scenery, and Durham’s mining heritage.
  • Elvet Bridge - Situated on the winding River Wear, above the former dungeons of Durham, Elvet Bridge sets the scene for the story of Jimmy Allen, the People’s…
What's Included
  • Local history and folklore expertise
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This excursion offers much more than a simple journey around Durham. It delves deeply into the narratives interwoven with its residents and their histories. From connections to the magical realm of Narnia to its traditions rooted in mining, from tales elicited by dragons and saints to accounts of a serial murderer, Durham offers a treasure trove of…

Location
Gala Theatre & Cinema
Millennium Place
Coming from Market Place, cross the bridge towards the Gala Theatre, then turn left onto Millennium Place and you will see your guide, usually equipped with an umbrella , and always with a backpack, standing by the statue of pilgrims carrying St Cuthbert's coffin, in front of Clayport Library.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Adedamola_h
Nov 27, 2024
Intriguing Historical Tour of Durham - The tour was an excellent experience. Our tour guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the city's history come alive with vivid storytelling. The meeting point was easy to find, and the tour started promptly, with minimal waiting time. It was excellent value for money, offering rich insights into Durham’s past. I loved the guide’s humor and the hidden stories shared along the way. Tip: Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for an entertaining journey through Durham’s fascinating history!
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Scottish-galavanter
Nov 20, 2024
Interesting and entertaining - We thoroughly enjoyed our walking tour with our guide Tom. He was extremely knowledgeable and the history of Durham and some of its colourful characters came alive when he enthusiastically told us about their interesting lives. Would certainly recommend this tour.
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Alan_g
Nov 19, 2024
Great tour - Tom is a very informative and enthusiastic guide who made the tour a pleasure to be on. His fun and engaging style kept us entertained.
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Theresapg8938oi
Nov 17, 2024
Excellent guide - Excellent . Very informative and fun . A great way to find out some facts about Durham on a beautiful walk about the place .
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Julia64uk
Nov 10, 2024
Brilliant - Tom was a fantastic guide, entertaining but informative with enough quirky facts by to make the day memorable - thoroughly great way to while away a few hours.
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Z8528xojosemanuelc
Nov 10, 2024
Walking tour - Best guide ever! Thanks for the tour and the awesome tales! Would 100% recommend! P.s. get a beige coat or change the description
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356marielaf
Nov 9, 2024
An entertaining tour - Had a great couple of hours, loved the stories, and the humour. And won a cow sticker! You just can't beat that. Make sure you wear sensible shoes, particularly on wet days.
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Joseph
Nov 3, 2024
Tom is a great guide!!! - Tom was a great guide. Two hour tour. Great history and saw most of historic Durham. Highly recommend. Great for all ages.
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Gemmaexeter
Oct 31, 2024
A must thing to do in Durham - My sisters and I loved this walking tour of Durham with the brilliant guide Tom (in a burgundy coat this time, not beige). It lasted just over 90 mins, so the perfect amount of time to be shown lots of interesting parts of Durham with Tom’s historical knowledge and humour bringing it all to life for us. I would throughly recommend this tour to everyone. It was really great!
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Kirstye547
Oct 30, 2024
Perfect introduction to a beautiful city. - A fantastic tour, lots of local knowledge, some great stories, fun, and perfect length for a teenager too!! some great photo opportunities. We had the best weather and the autumn colours against the cathedral were fabulous. A fantastic way to be introduced to the beautiful city of Durham. Definitely recommend.
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