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Full City Tour

Sat - Sun: 10am
2 hours 30 minutes
£18 p. p.
Under 12s free
Discounts on groups over 10

All of the features of the History Tour plus more! Here we explore the wider city and uncover some hidden gems. Learn about the ‘King in the North’ - the legendary St. Oswald - who returned from exile to reclaim his father's Northumbrian lands and establish a legacy that paved the way for Cuthbert and the Durham story. We also take a look at the dark side of Durham as we explore the prisons, executions and hauntings that add to the mysterAll the highlights of the History Tour, and more! Explore the peninsula and the wider city with the UNESCO World Heritage Site as your backdrop. Along the way, we’ll regale you with tales of powerful Prince Bishops, badly behaved Northumbrians, a king and his very well-travelled head, and a rich mining heritage, all at the heart of Durham’s long and dramatic story.

Highlights

Key Info

  • Duration & length: The walk will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes and is 2 miles. 

  • Accessibility: Unfortunately, the route is not wheelchair accessible. We will encounter two small descending sets of stairs to the riverside, steep hills and some sloping, uneven terrain around the route. Please contact us if you would like to discuss creating a tailored route that will make the tour more accessible for you. We promise we will not compromise on content. 

  • Dogs: Dogs are encouraged! Please be mindful that the main streets are likely to be busy during the tour.

  • Weather & conditions:

    • The tour will go ahead in all weather. Please be prepared for changeable North East conditions.

    • On the rare occasion that we feel a tour cannot go ahead due to dangerous conditions, we will cancel the tour via email and send a full refund.

  • Group Size: The maximum number of people permitted on this tour is 15. This is to ensure that quality is maximised and we do not cause congestion on Durham’s streets.

  • Group bookings: If you wish to discuss group bookings, please contact us and we can discuss your requirements.

  • Buildings: Please note that we will not enter any buildings during the tour. We aim to provide a tour of the main highlights in the city so that you can then explore them internally in your own time. 

  • Cancellations: 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.  

The Market Place

Framwellgate Bridge

Durham Riverside

Prebends Bridge

City walls

The Bailey

UNESCO World Heritage Site comprising of:

  •  Palace Green

  •  Durham Castle*

  •  Durham Cathedral*

Kingsgate Bridge

The Old Racecourse

Durham Prison*

Elvet Bridge

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*Please note that this is an outdoor walking tour and we will not visit the interior of Durham Castle, Cathedral and Durham Prison (I hope!).

Getting there

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Meeting Point: 

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  • ‘The Man on the Horse Statue’, Durham Market Place, DH1 3NJ​

  • Look out for the black Walkabout Durham umbrella. 

  • Please arrive 5 minutes before the tour start time.

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Finishing Point: 

 

  • Durham Cathedral, Palace Green. ​

  • It is a 3 minute walk back down to the starting point. 

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

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info@walkaboutdurham.com

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