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Exeter the Medieval Powerhouse: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Exeter is one of England’s most historically significant cities, where Roman ruins meet medieval splendor. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore a former Roman fortress that became a wealthy medieval trading center that exported valuable cloth. You’ll discover the radical people and ancient places that give Exeter its distinctive character. The tour starts at Exeter Central Station. You’ll weave through historic streets and past the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery, with treasures like Gerald the Giraffe and the Exeter puzzle jug. You’ll walk alongside sections of the Roman wall that’s defined the city for nearly 2,000 years, and pass through ancient gateways that once controlled access to this prosperous city. You’ll learn about the Prayer Book Rebellion and discover how Exeter’s waterways powered its trade and industry for centuries. You’ll see the remains of Exeter’s medieval bridge and hear tales of the city’s resilience during multiple sieges.

Exeter the Medieval Powerhouse: A Self-Guided Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes

Ghosts and Gothic Tales: Audio Tour of Exeter Haunted History

Exeter’s ancient streets and historic buildings are filled with whispers of the past. On this self-guided audio ghost walk, you’ll hear chilling tales of the spirits that still linger in the city’s most atmospheric locations. This tour starts at Exeter Cathedral, where a spectral nun glides silently across Cathedral Green and vanishes through solid walls. You’ll weave through Southernhay, once a site of public executions, and past the former Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where a mysterious ”grey lady” in an old-fashioned nurse’s uniform has been spotted since 1949. You’ll visit historic pubs where phantom judges and children make their presence known, and hear the remarkable story of Mary, a heroic World War II carrier pigeon who returned to her loft in West Street despite suffering severe wounds. The tour ends at the Exeter Catacombs, built in 1837 to protect the dead from body-snatchers.

Ghosts and Gothic Tales: Audio Tour of Exeter Haunted History

Free Cancellation
1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

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Exeter Self Guided Walking Tour and Interactive Treasure Hunt

Turning the Streets of Exeter Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! Gamified Adventure! Unlock a hidden trail finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way. Discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is SELF GUIDED through the app: * INSTANT ACCESS - Book now, start immediately! * Choose your start time. No groups to follow. *Go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break, or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Add up to 5 people in the app for one low price!

Exeter Self Guided Walking Tour and Interactive Treasure Hunt

Free Cancellation
3 hours

Exeter Cathedral

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Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral’s diverse and distinctive features make it a must-see for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts.
Some tours include admission; otherwise, there is a charge to enter the building outside service hours.
While most of the cathedral is wheelchair-accessible, some sections of the medieval structure are uneven or stepped.

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