Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)
Description
Get your bearings and discover Leeds through a local’s eyes, with a local, expert guide every day at 10:30am. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today. On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Leeds’ boom as a textile powerhouse, to the world’s oldest city music hall and of course, our iconic shopping arcades and quarters, there’s something for everyone on this unique experience. The tour includes: - Corn Exchange - Town Hall - Kirkgate Market - City Varieties Music Hall - Victoria Quarter And many hidden treasures!
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Meet your passionate, local guide outside Leeds Town Hall. You'll receive an introduction to the tour and will gain an understanding of our city's history! (exterior visit only)
Discover the past and present of this iconic building and it's link with the Henry Moor Institute (exterior visit only)
Home to Christmas markets, food & drink festivals and more - explore this central square. From the electric press, to the civic hall & even Leeds museum, there's plenty to explore in this cultural centre - you might even spot a couple of mysterious golden owls!
Learn about the different exhibitions held here, as well as a very misshapen big cat... (exterior visit only)
View this beautiful building and learn about its origin as a Mission founded by a Dominican priest (exterior visit only)
A hub of entertainment - learn about this critical development that thrums with life in the modern city! (exterior visit only)
The world's oldest running music hall and a rare surviving relic of the Victorian era (exterior visit only)
Explore Briggate - a hub of commerical activity since the 13th Century and still today! Explore Leeds' past and present, from a textile powerhouse to a shoppers paradise. (exterior visit only)
Explore these ornate, glass-roofed Victorian arcades
Europe's largest indoor market that has survived both bombs and fire (exterior visit only)
Finish off the tour outside the building that was built as an exchange for grain, a symbol of Leeds' trading past (exterior visit only)
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Important Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(105)
An interesting walk around Leeds with an easy to listen to guide who was well informed and very pleasant. Thoroughly enjoyable experience.
My friends and I have been on many walking tours and agreed that our guide, Sarah, was the most engaging guide we had come across. The tour was fascinating. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable and great fun.
My friends and I have a weekend in a UK city every year and usually do a walking tour. We booked the daily walking tour and our guide was Sarah who was very knowledgeable and also great fun. We all agreed that Sarah is the most engaging tour guide we have come across and would highly recommend her tours to anyone visiting Leeds.
Never having been to Leeds before we started the day with a walking tour led by Sarah. Sarah was an excellent guide, providing fascinating information not only about the buildings we looked at but also providing a little of the history of Leeds. She conveyed real enthusiasm. It was obvious Sarah enjoyed taking these tours as she chatted to all attendees between the points of interest. The tour did last slightly longer than the stated 90 minutes.
Sarah was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. I got a much better understanding of the story of Leeds. Would highly recommend.
I booked very spontaneously and seriously it was so great. Sarah was jolly, impressively knowledgeable and such a great representative for Leeds. I learned a lot about Leeds’ history and its connections to the world. She showed us the hidden gems of the city I wouldn’t have discovered myself. Highly recommended!
I highly recommend this tour. Sarah was friendly, informative, knowledgeable and entertaining! The tour made my stay in Leeds! It was just the right length of time and Sarah was able to pick out areas I never would have spotted on my own. As well as offering suggestions and sending me information on other places of interest whilst in Leeds. We booked last minute too!
Great walking tour. Sarah brought the history of Leeds alive. Enthusiastic, welcoming and happy to answer questions. Attentive to all of the group considering individual needs & the hot weather.
Des was a brilliant guide. We certainly felt that we knew Leeds by the end of the tour.
Sarah is an amazing tour guide; she knows everything and delivers it with a great sense of humour! She led us through the history of Leeds and made the city come alive. The City is very walkable and the pace is easy going. Sarah knows her city; she made excellent recommendation when asked and answered all our questions. She is warm, friendly and outgoing! I highly recommend this tour!
