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Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

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Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

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Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

Duration: 1 hour
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Highlights

This tour is not just about Durham, the place, but its people and the stories behind them. From Durham's Narnia connection to its mining heritage, from dragons & saints to a serial killer, this city is full of stories you won't forget.
Travellers, students and locals alike are guaranteed to discover something new about Durham while enjoying breathtaking views of the cathedral and historic city centre.
The tour is family friendly and offers a fully accessible route.
Your guide is an enthusiastic local resident, Durham University graduate, and expert in all things Durham, past and present.

Itinerary

  • Durham Market Place

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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

    7 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    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 Piper, who had a nightclub named after him.
  • Old Elvet

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Home to the stunning Hotel Indigo and Prison Green, where convicts were executed in Durham, the historic street of Old Elvet is where travellers will hear about Britain's first (and most notorious) female serial killer.
  • Durham Castle

    7 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Part of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham's impressive Norman castle is now home to students, but also allegedly to two mysterious ghosts...
  • Durham Cathedral

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site landmark is located opposite the castle. The Cathedral IS Durham's skyline and your guide will tell you about one peculiar saint, who is buried there, and had a college named after him.
  • Prebends Bridge

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    With a view once painted by none other than William Turner himself, Prebends Bridge leads the travellers to an inconspicuous object, which might have inspired a certain C.S. Lewis one cold winter...
  • River Wear

    7 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Along the banks of the River Wear, a famous local legend was spun, involving a knight, a dragon, a witch and a curse. Here travellers can enjoy one of the postcard views of Durham Cathedral and the Old Corn Mill by the Riverside.
  • Framwellgate Bridge

    7 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Leading up to Silver Street, your guide will tell the story of Durham's own Dick Whittington and his shiny fortune. Just mind the seagulls!

What's included

INCLUDED

Expert in Local History & Folklore

NOT INCLUDED

Gratuities

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Customers highly recommend the Guided Walking Tour of Durham for its engaging and knowledgeable guide, Tom, who brings the city's history to life with infectious enthusiasm. The tour is praised for being well-paced, family-friendly, and informative, covering both famous and lesser-known stories of Durham.
11 months ago
Susan.Group of Elderly

Tom was an excellent guide. Very informative and interesting, taking it at our pace, especially during the hottest day of the year. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting a potted history of Durham

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Provider

Characterful Durham Tour

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