Top Coventry Walking Tours

Spend an afternoon with cuddly alpacas—a fun tour for kids and animal lovers. First, listen and learn as your guide shares information about the animals you’ll soon meet. Then it’s time to hang out with the resident herd. Take photos, help with a feeding, take an alpaca for a walk around the property, and shop for hand-knitted alpaca accessories in the gift shop.

Experience Coventry exactly your way on this private, customizable walking tour. Whether you're drawn to the 1940 Blitz history, medieval timber-framed streets, or the legend of Lady Godiva, your local guide will tailor the route entirely to your interests. Wander at your own pace, ask questions, and enjoy exclusive attention as you discover the heart of the West Midlands. Choose your duration: Opt for a brisk 2-hour overview or a deep 4-hour exploration. Select your historical focus: Discover WWII resilience at the Cathedral Ruins or medieval history at St Mary's Guildhall. Pick your cultural stops: Choose between the artistic heritage at the Herbert Art Gallery or ancient Spon Street. Tailor the pace: Enjoy a completely private experience where you set the walking speed. Please note: The itinerary below provides options for each stop; your final route depends on your choices.

Embark on an evening filled with eerie narratives and paranormal encounters that will leave you yearning for more. Departing from the Golden Cross at 8 Hay Lane, Coventry, CV1 5RF, this in-person event promises to take you on a hair-raising journey through Coventry's haunted history. Led by experienced guides, you'll venture into the city's dark corners, unearthing its deepest secrets and meeting its restless spirits along the way. Be prepared to be mesmerized by ghostly tales and mysterious legends as you wander through Coventry's haunted streets. Whether you're a skeptic or a true believer, the Haunted Coventry Ghost Walk guarantees an unforgettable experience filled with thrills and excitement. Don't miss out on this spine-tingling adventure – book your spot now and get ready for a walk you'll never forget!

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour private walking tour of Coventry, where you’ll journey through the city’s history, culture, and architecture. Your tour begins at the iconic Lady Godiva Statue, symbolizing Coventry’s transformation. You’ll explore the historic Golden Cross area, admire St. Mary’s Guildhall, and discover architectural marvels like the Council House and Drapers’ Hall. Witness the grandeur of Holy Trinity Coventry and the resilience of Coventry Cathedral, concluding at the hidden gem, St. Osburg’s Church. Throughout the tour, a local guide will share intriguing stories that bring Coventry and its history, culture, and heritage closer to you. Discover the past and become familiar with the modern times of this captivating city.

Coventry was bombed flat in 1940 and rebuilt into something extraordinary — and this tour takes you right through it. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Coventry on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Decode clues at the Lady Godiva Statue, the rebuilt Coventry Cathedral, and the medieval St Mary's Guildhall — each with a powerful story behind it • Walk the route at your own pace and pause wherever the city's history catches you • Ideal for curious visitors, local history fans, and any group looking for something a bit different Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Lady Godiva rode through these streets on horseback — you're doing it on foot, which is arguably harder.

This tour zig-zags through the city centre away from the cathedrals, and takes participants on a walk through a city which has kept making history by inventing the future. It’s a history that fits together like a jigsaw, come and explore it with us. Highlights include: The industrial booms which saw Coventry as the centre of weaving, watch making, bikes and cars. The most complete part of the City Wall, and learn where the Civil War really started. The Royal Palace in the city centre where the King and Queen stayed when Coventry was the capital of England. The story of the inventors who brought us the bicycle and the jet engine. Different theories as to where the phrase “Sent to Coventry” came from. Explanations and information about of dozens of artworks around the city centre. Details of the rich cultural history of Coventry. Stories of the Phoenix City, the 'City of Tomorrow', risen from the ashes of the Blitz.