Tours of Colchester
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Choose from 4 tours. It’s your City Tour Ghost and Witches Tour Roman Tour Victorian Tour Once booked you will be contacted to confirm which tour and what time you would like the tour. Colchester, Britain’s first City and now its newest. Discover 2000 years of history and see the legacy the Romans, Saxons, Norman’s and others left on this city. Led by a fully trained Colchester Council recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA). Discover why they came, why they stayed and what they have left us. With access to city landmarks including a Roman theatre. Learn about the remarkable history of Britain's first City, given in an entertaining and informative style. Tours available are: Colchester City Tour Ghost and Witches Tour Roman Colchester Tour Victorian Colchester Tour
Inclusions
What's included
- Each tour is given in an entertaining and informative manner.
What's not
- Parking Fees
Itinerary
Britain's first City comes its newest, another milestone of in the 2000 year history of Colchester. Discover how the industrial revolution changed the face of Colchester. From the opportunity and wealth it gave to some, and the abject poverty it gave to others. See ‘Jumbo’ the largest water tower in Britain, the Town Hall in all its splendor, how the Victorians entertained themselves in the pubs and theatres. And marvel at the feats of engineering around the City. Discover their legacy and how it impacts us today.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 281 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Colchester’s must do
What a great way to spend a couple of hours listening to Ray and his in-depth knowledge of the City. He speaks with such passion, enthusiasm with hints of comedy we had the pleasure of a private tour and lived every minute.
5Great history lesson and knowledgeable guide
Ray was an excellent guide and certainly knew his stuff. Although this is a walking tour it is not at all arduous and there are stopping points where you can sit and listen rather than stand. Well worth the money paid and you’ll almost certainly learn something new
5Excellent & Informative! A MUST!!
Informative, interesting, spooky!! We all thoroughly enjoyed the 90 minutes. So much local information that we never knew and walking thru Colchester will now never be the same! Everyone should do this tour!
5Brilliant Roman Tour
Excellent throughout very informative would definitely use again
5History of Colchester
We had a great Tour with Ray who really highlighted the hidden history of Colchester with so much many interesting facts that I’m still trying to remember them all!! Thoroughly enjoyable and would recommend to anyone visiting the city.
5Colchester and its History
Great guide Ray was an absolute legend knowing all the fun facts of colchester having moved to the area it was just brilliant to get to know the city more and have a terrific host to lead the way. Colchester is steeped in history and I would recommend anyone to go!!! Oh and if you like a good ghost 👻 story Ray is the man to tell you!!!!!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The War Memorial is situated at the Main Gates to Castle Park. The nearest Car Park is All Saints Car park and a larger Car park at Greyfriars hotel behind it, both are pay and display. exit to the main road and walk up 100 meters to the Memorial
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Colchester History 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
How it compares in Norwich
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 36 experiences we list in Norwich.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 3 of 36.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Norwich
Norwich is a medieval cathedral city in Norfolk, with a Norman castle, cobbled lanes, a long-established market and the Norfolk Broads on its doorstep.
Norwich grew rich on the wool trade and in the Middle Ages was among the largest cities in England. The Norman cathedral, begun in 1096, has a spire rising above the city and a vast cloister, while the castle keep on its mound now houses a museum and art gallery. Elm Hill, a cobbled lane of Tudor houses, and Tombland, the old marketplace by the cathedral close, capture the older city.
Special offers in Norwich
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