Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters
Description
This tour is not just about Durham, the place, but its people and the stories behind them. From Durham's Narnia connection to its mining heritage, from dragons & saints to a serial killer, this city is full of stories you won't forget. Travellers, students and locals alike are guaranteed to discover something new about Durham while enjoying breathtaking views of the cathedral and historic city centre. The tour is family friendly and offers a fully accessible route. Your guide is an enthusiastic local resident, Durham University graduate, and expert in all things Durham, past and present.
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At the heart of Durham's historic old town, your guide will tell the story of Lord Londonderry, whose statue dominates the scenery, and Durham's mining heritage.
Situated on the winding River Wear, above the former dungeons of Durham, Elvet Bridge sets the scene for the story of Jimmy Allen, the People's Piper, who had a nightclub named after him.
Home to the stunning Hotel Indigo and Prison Green, where convicts were executed in Durham, the historic street of Old Elvet is where travellers will hear about Britain's first (and most notorious) female serial killer.
Part of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham's impressive Norman castle is now home to students, but also allegedly to two mysterious ghosts...
Durham's UNESCO World Heritage Site landmark is located opposite the castle. The Cathedral IS Durham's skyline and your guide will tell you about one peculiar saint, who is buried there, and had a college named after him.
With a view once painted by none other than William Turner himself, Prebends Bridge leads the travellers to an inconspicuous object, which might have inspired a certain C.S. Lewis one cold winter...
Along the banks of the River Wear, a famous local legend was spun, involving a knight, a dragon, a witch and a curse. Here travellers can enjoy one of the postcard views of Durham Cathedral and the Old Corn Mill by the Riverside.
Leading up to Silver Street, your guide will tell the story of Durham's own Dick Whittington and his shiny fortune. Just mind the seagulls!
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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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(278)
Very informative and interesting . The tour is full of information and tales. We loved it highly recommend . The guide was excellent kept us all inthralled.
Our guide Tom was awesome and really made the tour so enjoyable. We knew a little about Durham but had only scratched the surface. Tom took us on a deep dive and our group of 5 thoroughly enjoyed every minute!
I went with my husband to get a feel for Durham. I had been before but hadn't really seen much of it. My husband knew Durham well and thought our guide was very good. I found him to be interesting and entertaining. It was just the right amount of walking, enjoyable and not too taxing.
Tom the guide was very entertaining and informative and the tour was just about the right length
An entertaining and informative tour by an enthusiastic guide. I loved it. Would highly recommend!
Our guide (Tom, I think? Can’t remember) was excellent. Very knowledgeable, approachable and humorous. He led us on a wonderful tour of Durham telling us some interesting tales of some of its inhabitants through the ages. Excellent value for money.
Fabulous experience. Tom was an incredible guide, giving a wonderful overview of the history of the Cathedral, the city, and the county. Very highly recommended.
We had a great time with Tom our Guide , he made the tour really interesting with his strolling minstrel style . Picked out all the local landmarks and more .. 90 minutes of a memorable tour
Great 90 minutes of stories and sights around Durham. Our host Tom was informative and entertaining. A lovely experience.
Tom was a great guide. Lots of interesting stories about Durham history and some of its characters. It was well paced and thoroughly enjoyable.
