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Private Full Day Tour

7 Hours (Approx.)
9 am Daily
£130 per person
Children under 12 free
Customise your tour

Fully immerse yourself in the amazing history and culture of Durham on this full day private tour. You will walk the cobbled streets, bridges and beautiful riverside paths whilst learning about 1,000 years of history. From saints and Prince Bishops to the darker side of the city’s history, there are stories in abundance.

During the tour you will be guided around the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle. Both were commissioned during the Norman period and are part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. They provide some of the best examples of architecture from the 11th century in England. 
Over the course of the tour, you will stop for coffee and cake at one of the city's atmospheric cafes and, later in the day, drink a beer (or a soft drink) in one of its many historic pubs. You can also customise the tour by adding additional extras such as museums and alcohol tasting at some of the city's best spots.
We are delighted to launch this new tour- bringing together all the best that Durham city has to offer in one day. 
 

Key Information

  • The tour is approximately 7 hours long. It could vary, depending any unforeseen circumstances on route.

  • The tour will comprise of a walking tour of the full city that is broken up for refreshment stops and visits to attractions.

  • We will stop for coffee and cake in the morning at a popular city centre café. 

  • The tour will break for up to an hour for lunch. Lunch is not included in the ticket price.

  • You will be given a guided tour of Durham Cathedral, either by your guide or by one of the Cathedral volunteers. 

  • You will be given a tour of Durham Castle by a member of the Castle team.*

  • Dogs are encouraged on the tour and are now welcomed into all of the attractions on route. Please let us know if you are bringing you dog along and we will bring some treats!

  • The tour will go ahead in all weather. Please bring appropriate footwear and clothing as it is a hilly city and the route is over cobbles and along muddy footpaths by the river. 

  • Cancellations must be made no later than 24 hours before the tour is due to start. If you cancel after this time, a refund cannot be given. ​

* As Durham Castle is occupied by the university, there may be times when the Castle is not able to be booked. They publish their visiting times a month in advance. If this is the case, we will contact you to advise and will provide an alternative and an adjustment of the cost.  

To discuss group discounts or customising your tour, please contact us at:

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                                     info@walkaboutdurham.com

Tour Highlights

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  • Durham Cathedral

  • Durham Castle

  • 4 Historic bridges

  • A visit to a historic Pub

  • Market Place

  • Palace Green

  • Riverbanks

  • The Bailey

  • Durham Prison* & history of punishment ​​

*Please note that we will not visit the interior of  Durham Prison (I hope).

What's included:

  • Walking tour (a combination of all of Walkabout Durham tours)

  • Coffee & cake

  • Guided tour of Durham Cathedral

  • Guided Tour of Durham Castle

  • A pint of ale or equivalent at a local pub

  • Complimentary cocktail

  • Recommendations

  • Lunch is not included

  • This is a private tour for your group.  ​​​​

  • For details of additional extras, please see below. 

Optional Extras

Cathedral Museum

Entry Tictet

£8 p.p.

Gin Tasting

1.5 hours- 3 single G&T's

£22 p.p.

Wine Tasting

Sample of 4 wines

£22 p.p.

Real ale Tasting

4 1/2 pints in a local pub

£15 p.p.

Contact us at info@walkaboutdurham.com to one of these extras to your tour. Prices include a small booking fee. 

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