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Durham - Cathedral and Old City Private Tour
- 2–4 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Private tour
Highlights
A day tour to one of the most beautiful and historic small cities in Britain. Famous for its magnificent cathedral, castle, winding streets and old market places and with wonderful views of the river far below. Durham is not to be missed!
Inclusions
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Durham Cathedral Volunteer Charge
- Durham Castle (not always open but usually open)
What's not
- Food and drinks
- If meeting in Newcastle the train will be about £5
Itinerary
Across the courtyard from the cathedral is Durham castle and as they both are UNESCO World Heritage monuments, it represents a great chance to visit two very different cultural buildings.
The city is dominated by the magnificent Durham Cathedral which dates from 1093 AD and is world renowned for being one of the finest pieces of Norman architecture in the world and one of the most fabulous religious buildings. Whilst there is much to see in the cathedral, don’t miss the chance to see the tomb of Saint Cuthbert who was teaching Christianity in Northumberland back in the 7th century.
Explore a traditional northern indoors market.
A guided tour through the old streets and lanes of Durham. It is not just grand history however, Durham has some wonderful picturesque winding streets and a renowned covered market. Perhaps you might find yourself a bargain buy or find an old pub which you might want to eat in before heading back.
A beautiful square at the centre of old Durham
Dating from the 14th century, this grand old bridge is out gateway across the River Wear and into the city.
A beautiful square with medieval houses that once belonged to the monastery before King Henry VIII did his thing.
A call but fascinating museum featuring amongst other things an incredible and almost unique Roman diploma.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- I can meet you at Newcastle Central Railway Station
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Ye Olde England Tours
- 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
- Dress code is smart casual
How it compares in Middlesbrough
- Its from-price is 152% above the median of the 36 experiences we list in Middlesbrough.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 36.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough is a Teesside town on the River Tees, built on iron and steel, with a famous transporter bridge and the North York Moors close behind.
Middlesbrough lies on the south bank of the River Tees in north-east England, historically in Yorkshire. It grew from a farm into a major ironworking town in the nineteenth century after ironstone was found in the Cleveland Hills, and its bridge-building firms worked on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Tyne Bridge.
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