Durham Private Walking Tour
Overview
The safety & health of our guests are always of paramount importance to us. Following the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic of 2020, we are ensuring more policies are in place & adhered to during all our tours.
Your local expert will give you a unique insight into Durham, the cathedral quarter, university (it's the third oldest on England!) and the medieval history of this amazing city.
Explore old and new and understand how Durham has developed from ecclesiastical heartland of a nation, industrial prowess and decline right through to the grand university city it is tiday.
Your local expert will give you a unique insight into Durham, the cathedral quarter, university (it's the third oldest on England!) and the medieval history of this amazing city.
Explore old and new and understand how Durham has developed from ecclesiastical heartland of a nation, industrial prowess and decline right through to the grand university city it is tiday.
Inclusions
- Professional, local tourist guide
- Stops designed with lower footfall traffic at key locations
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Durham, Durham, County Durham, England
Begin in Millennium Square and enjoy views of the new developments in the city as well as the introduction story to St. Cuthbert and the beautiful Fenwick Lawson statue in the square itself.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Durham Market Hall, Durham Indoor Market Market Place, Durham DH1 3NJ England
Enter the medieval market square & discover the stories behind this architectual gem with its statues and market hall. If open, we will be able to enter the Victorian Market
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN England
On the route leading to Palace Green, enjoy a true experience of medieval Durham with lanes filled with medieval architecture, clues of a bygone past and little snickleways (called vennels in Durham) leading to some extraordinary finds.
In Palace Green, marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Durham Castle & Cathedral and also hear stories of Prince Bishops and your surrounding square...
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Durham Castle, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW England
Take a look at this fabulous castle - not all is as it seems though and your guide will reveal all...
Stop At: Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham DH1 3EH England
Gaze at this magnificent Romanesque building - one of the largest of its kind. If time allows, you will be able to walk through the cathedral and your local expert can give you some insights during your walkthrough. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like a fully guided tour of the cathedral as part of your tour. Please note the cathedral can close from time to time due to services or special events at short notice.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Chorister School, 5 The College, Library (Heritage Collections), Durham DH1 3EL, UK
Take a walk through the beautiful College behind Durham Cathedral - a place of tranquillity and home to the famous Chorister School of Durham Cathedral.
Stop At: Prebends Bridge, Durham England
Cross the river Wear on Prebends Bridge - you will be rewarded with some of the best views onto Durham Cathedral (a view even WTM Turner admired).
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: The old Corn Mill, Durham DH1 3EA, UK
Enjoy a splendid walk along the riverside of Durham's river Wear, home to some of the best rowing athletes in the country. With any look you will see some training sessions... The views are marvellous onto the cathedral and castle.
Stop At: Framwellgate Bridge, Silver Street, Durham England
Cross yet another bridge on the river Wear - this time it is the 15th Century Framwellgate Bridge leading back into the heart of the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Durham, Durham, County Durham, England
Begin in Millennium Square and enjoy views of the new developments in the city as well as the introduction story to St. Cuthbert and the beautiful Fenwick Lawson statue in the square itself.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Durham Market Hall, Durham Indoor Market Market Place, Durham DH1 3NJ England
Enter the medieval market square & discover the stories behind this architectual gem with its statues and market hall. If open, we will be able to enter the Victorian Market
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palace Green Library, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RN England
On the route leading to Palace Green, enjoy a true experience of medieval Durham with lanes filled with medieval architecture, clues of a bygone past and little snickleways (called vennels in Durham) leading to some extraordinary finds.
In Palace Green, marvel at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Durham Castle & Cathedral and also hear stories of Prince Bishops and your surrounding square...
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Durham Castle, The Castle, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RW England
Take a look at this fabulous castle - not all is as it seems though and your guide will reveal all...
Stop At: Durham Cathedral, The College, Durham DH1 3EH England
Gaze at this magnificent Romanesque building - one of the largest of its kind. If time allows, you will be able to walk through the cathedral and your local expert can give you some insights during your walkthrough. Feel free to reach out to us if you would like a fully guided tour of the cathedral as part of your tour. Please note the cathedral can close from time to time due to services or special events at short notice.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Chorister School, 5 The College, Library (Heritage Collections), Durham DH1 3EL, UK
Take a walk through the beautiful College behind Durham Cathedral - a place of tranquillity and home to the famous Chorister School of Durham Cathedral.
Stop At: Prebends Bridge, Durham England
Cross the river Wear on Prebends Bridge - you will be rewarded with some of the best views onto Durham Cathedral (a view even WTM Turner admired).
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: The old Corn Mill, Durham DH1 3EA, UK
Enjoy a splendid walk along the riverside of Durham's river Wear, home to some of the best rowing athletes in the country. With any look you will see some training sessions... The views are marvellous onto the cathedral and castle.
Stop At: Framwellgate Bridge, Silver Street, Durham England
Cross yet another bridge on the river Wear - this time it is the 15th Century Framwellgate Bridge leading back into the heart of the city.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
cltouchstone
July 2022
We enjoyed our day out with Amanda in Durham. She was friendly and kind enough to wait as we were late arriving due to unforeseen circumstances that morning. She provided an interesting tour and is very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Durham is a beautiful city with an interesting hi...
We enjoyed our day out with Amanda in Durham. She was friendly and kind enough to wait as we were late arriving due to unforeseen circumstances that morning. She provided an interesting tour and is very knowledgeable about the history of the area. Durham is a beautiful city with an interesting history and well worth visiting.melissasP8135AM
July 2022
My family and I were traveling from London to Edinburgh by train and wanted to add a stop for a few hours to visit Durham. Anna was the perfect guide who went above and beyond to make our tour extra special! She was accommodating and helped us plan a private tour that allowed my 82 year old fathe...
My family and I were traveling from London to Edinburgh by train and wanted to add a stop for a few hours to visit Durham. Anna was the perfect guide who went above and beyond to make our tour extra special! She was accommodating and helped us plan a private tour that allowed my 82 year old father to join the tour. Anna is very knowledgeable about Durham and also shared some Harry Potter sites which was a huge hit for my daughter :) Thank you Anna for being an amazing guide and going above and beyond while visiting your beautiful city Durham!Inglisroad
March 2023
My wife and I had a wonderful tour around the sights of Durham with Anna today. She was very knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting things for us to do during the remainder of our weekend stay.
My wife and I had a wonderful tour around the sights of Durham with Anna today. She was very knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting things for us to do during the remainder of our weekend stay.richardbX3085NM
March 2023
Excellent Tour of Durham including the Cathedral with our guide Anna. It was a wet and windy afternoon but that did not distract from a really interesting tour around Durham. Even for some of us who had been to Durham several times we learned a lot and discovered new areas we never knew about.....
Excellent Tour of Durham including the Cathedral with our guide Anna. It was a wet and windy afternoon but that did not distract from a really interesting tour around Durham. Even for some of us who had been to Durham several times we learned a lot and discovered new areas we never knew about.... Great afternoon out.peterbB4494ZJ
September 2022
We were in Durham as part of a historical tour to do with Lindisfarne, St Cuthbert, St Bede and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Our guide, Amanda, was a serious expert in all our areas of interest and really brought Durham and the Cathedral alive for us. We highly recommend using Amanda.
We were in Durham as part of a historical tour to do with Lindisfarne, St Cuthbert, St Bede and the Lindisfarne Gospels. Our guide, Amanda, was a serious expert in all our areas of interest and really brought Durham and the Cathedral alive for us. We highly recommend using Amanda.