Private Durham Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide

Highlights

Inclusions

Itinerary

1. Begin in Millennium Square and enjoy views of the new developments in the city as well as the introduction story to St. Cuthbert and the beautiful Fenwick Lawson statue in the square itself.

   5 min

2. Enter the medieval market square & discover the stories behind this architectual gem with its statues and market hall. If open, we will be able to enter the Victorian Market

   15 min

3. On the route leading to Palace Green, enjoy a true experience of medieval Durham with lanes filled with medieval architecture, clues of a bygone past and little snickleways (called vennels in Durham) leading to some extraordinary finds. In Palace Green, marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Durham Castle & Cathedral and also hear stories of Prince Bishops and your surrounding square...

   20 min

4. Take a look at this fabulous castle - not all is as it seems though and your guide will reveal all...

   Passes by

5. Gaze at this magnificent Romanesque building - one of the largest of its kind. If time allows, you will be able to walk through the cathedral and your local expert can give you some insights during your walkthrough. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like a fully guided tour of the cathedral as part of your tour. Please note the cathedral can close from time to time due to services or special events at short notice.

   15 min

6. Take a walk through the beautiful College behind Durham Cathedral - a place of tranquillity and home to the famous Chorister School of Durham Cathedral.

   Passes by

7. Cross the river Wear on Prebends Bridge - you will be rewarded with some of the best views onto Durham Cathedral (a view even WTM Turner admired).

   5 min

8. Enjoy a splendid walk along the riverside of Durham's river Wear, home to some of the best rowing athletes in the country. With any look you will see some training sessions... The views are marvellous onto the cathedral and castle.

   Passes by

9. Cross yet another bridge on the river Wear - this time it is the 15th Century Framwellgate Bridge leading back into the heart of the city.

   5 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Middlesbrough

• Its from-price is 278% above the median of the 36 experiences we list in Middlesbrough.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 12 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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