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Leeds Self Guided Tour of Grand Arcades and Golden Owls

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Leeds Self Guided Tour of Grand Arcades and Golden Owls

About this activity

Leeds lets its buildings do the talking. But scratch the modest Yorkshire surface, and you'll find a city built almost by outsiders: a penniless refugee who turned one market stall into Marks & Spencer, a French inventor who filmed cinema's first moving images here, and a mummified Egyptian priest who made a single sound in a local museum after 3,000 years of silence.

This app-led, self-guided walking tour of Leeds takes you past grand Victorian arcades, a music hall where Chaplin and Houdini once performed, and the ale house at the heart of the region's oldest pub rivalry. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off, with no fixed start time and no group to keep pace with.

This Leeds audio tour works fully offline once downloaded, in whichever language you prefer. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking includes a full refund guarantee.

Best for travelers who'd rather uncover a city's odd, human stories than tick off a checklist.

What's included

  • ✓1-year access to audio on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
  • ✓Audio and written guide included
  • ✓100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund
  • ✓Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
  • ✓Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation

Not included

  • ✕Any physical devices or headphones
  • ✕Human tour guide at location

Meeting and pickup

  • This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can't find it? Search for "Tourific" in your email inbox and spam folder OR contact us via support.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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