What You Will Do
From the Ice Age to the modern day, Durham has a fantastic story to tell. The city has resisted both the Scots and the Normans throughout its history, developed into a regional capital and been shaped by its stunning Romanesque Cathedral in the city centre. On this tour, you’ll hear many of the city’s amazing stories as you walk its picturesque streets.
This tour is one of the best ways to see Durham during a visit to the North East of England.
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Available start times: 10am | 2pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet customers outside the front of Durham Train Station. Your guide will be wearing Iles Tours branded jackets or polo top. We ask for all customers to provide a mobile phone number so we can contact you on the day of the tour.
1
Durham
10 minutes
We will start the tour at Durham Train Station before taking you through the history of the city.
2
Framwellgate Bridge
10 minutes
See the pleasant and beautiful riverside of Durham and discover its stories on this section of the walking tour.
3
Durham Market Hall
10 minutes
Durham's medieval marketplace is full of fantastic statues and stories - discover some of them on this section of the tour.
4
Elvet Bridge
5 minutes
Learn about the Medieval chapels built into this bridge as we continue the tour across Durham
5
Durham Cathedral
See the Cathedral church of Durham and learn about its Bishop on this tour.
6
Durham Castle
The fortress of the Bishops of Durham - from the Norman invasion to the 19th Century the Castle was the home of the Bishops in Durham city.
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