Visit Guildford for a guided walking tour led by a local expert. Discover the city’s history and explore its main attractions. The tour starts in the Tudor district and concludes at a pub by the Wey.
Visit Guildford for a guided walking tour led by a local expert. Discover the city’s history and explore its main attractions. The tour starts in the Tudor district and concludes at a pub by the Wey.
- Holy Trinity Church - Constructed in the 1750s after the collapse of the medieval church in 1740, Holy Trinity Church is a Palladian structure inspired by Roman architecture. The original church likely dates back to around 950, coinciding with the establishment of the high street. The church features a Renaissance tomb of an Archbishop of…
- Holy Trinity Church - Constructed in the 1750s after the collapse of the medieval church in 1740, Holy Trinity Church is a Palladian structure inspired by Roman architecture. The original church likely dates back to around 950, coinciding with the establishment of the high street. The church features a Renaissance tomb of an Archbishop of Canterbury and a Georgian pulpit.
- The Three Pigeons, Guildford - Across from here is one of Guildford’s oldest pubs, The Three Pigeons, which has been around since the mid-1700s. It is rumored to be haunted!
- Tunsgate Arch - In the 16th and 17th centuries, corn merchants conducted their business on the ground floor of the Guildhall, and the space has hosted various events over the years.
- Guildford - The bell clock:
The clock, dating back to 1683, features a case made of English oak, a cast iron internal frame, and copper dials. Conservation efforts included refinishing and regilding with 23 ½ carat gold. Measuring 1.5 by 2.5 meters, it has been maintained by Smith of Derby for many years, with the most recent refurbishment in 2014.
- Guildford Castle - Explore the castle gardens, royal bowls green, and moat area of the castle keep. Built by William the Conqueror or one of his barons shortly after the Norman invasion of 1066, the castle served as a royal residence and fortress but was never attacked. It became a prison in 1256 under Henry III and remained so until 1487. In 1885, Lord Grantley of Wonersh sold the castle and grounds to the Guildford Corporation. The tower and walls were restored and opened to the public as a pleasure garden in 1888, following Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.
- Guildford Castle Gardens - Discover the Kings and Queens who visited Guildford Castle and the prisoners held in the castle keep.
- White House Guildford - The bridge by the White House spans the River Wey, where summer markets are often held. The River Wey, one of the first British rivers to be made navigable, opened to barge traffic in 1653. The 20-mile route between Godalming and the Thames served as a trade highway to London. Horse-drawn barges carried up to 30 tons, transporting oak for shipbuilding and corn to mills along the waterways. The river passes through heathland, woodland, and water meadows, home to species like snipe, lapwing, and kingfisher.
- The Weyside - The Weyside restaurant: The final stop.
- All fees and/or taxes
- All fees and/or taxes
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.