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Walkabout Durham History Tour

5.0(118)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 118 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Walkabout Durham
An early evening tour from the Market Place- our starting point.

About this activity

While strolling along cobbled streets and riverside footpaths, you will view some of the world's best architecture and encounter gripping tales of the kings, Prince Bishops and local people who have made Durham one of England's most fascinating, and historically significant, cities. Our History Tour will take you from the bustling heart of the Market Place to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the castle.

Walkabout Durham is a small family run business of two guides (Peter and Annmarie). We both grew up in Durham, trained as teachers and have been running tours in Durham since 2019. This was our first tour and is still the most popular of our range of tours.

What's included

  • ✓We do not enter any buildings on the tour. We provide recommendations for food and attractions.

Meeting and pickup

  • Meet at the ‘Man on the Horse’ statue in the centre of the Market Place

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dogs more than welcome!

Cancellation policy

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

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