Tours and Tickets to Experience Durham Castle

Durham was built around a dead man's bones — monks fleeing Vikings carried a saint's body to a hilltop, and an entire city grew from that moment. This self-guided audio walking tour lets you uncover that story straight from your phone, at your own pace. It also includes a free tour of the Durham cathedral. Walk past the bridge where England's first Tower of London escapee left his mark, hear about Britain's most prolific female serial killer, and learn why Durham's bishops minted their own coins and raised their own armies. You'll follow the river beneath ancient oaks and end at the cathedral still sheltering a thousand-year-old body. No fixed start time, no group to keep up with. Pause for coffee, linger at a viewpoint, or skip ahead — it works offline too. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and yours comes with a full refund guarantee. If you'd rather explore Durham on your own terms than be herded between stops, this Durham audio tour is for you.

Explore the city of Durham the best way, with a private Blue Badge guide who knows the city intimately. With an itinerary that’s tailored to your interests, you’ll walk around Durham’s history-steeped streets, discovering landmarks and vantage points, and learning about characters such as the little Count of Poland who left their mark on the city.

Discover Durham from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English

Durham may be known for its history and culture, but you'd be missing out if you visited without exploring its food scene. Eat like a local and discover the best eateries, hidden gems and the city's indoor market on a small-group tour. Take in its charming cobbled streets and riverside along the way, with views of the cathedral and castle.

Fully immerse yourself in the amazing history and culture of Durham on this private full day tour. You will walk the cobbled streets, bridges and beautiful riverside paths whilst learning about 1,000 years of history. From saints and Prince Bishops to the darker side of our history, there are stories in abundance. During the tour you will be guided around the magnificent Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle(subject to availability) which will bring to life the history that you will learn about on the walking tour. You will stop for coffee and cake at one of the city's atmospheric cafe's and later in the day drink a beer in one of our many historic pubs. Your local guide has ran Walkabout Durham tours for five years whilst also teaching geography and history. We are delighted to launch this new tour- bring all the best of Walkabout Durham to you in one day.

Cut out the crowds, and discover Durham with your own private guide—a local expert who knows the city well. You’ll get insights into the cathedral quarter, the historic university, and the medieval history of the city as you walk, and learn about Durham’s industrial development through the ages, too. Extra bonus: the operator remains committed to ensuring any Covid-19 policies are adhered to on the tours.

Skip the crowds this private two-hour family walking tour of Durham is just for your group! Immerse yourself in the city’s rich history and cultural treasures as you begin at Crook Hall, a medieval manor house with a captivating story. Admire the charming St Margaret of Antioch Church before crossing the iconic Framwellgate Bridge with its stunning views of the River Wear. Discover Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, alongside the impressive Norman fortress of Durham Castle. Continue to the picturesque Elvet Bridge and St Nicholas’ Church, known locally as St Nic’s, to explore the city’s religious heritage. Stroll along the vibrant High Street, lined with historic buildings, shops, and cafés, before finishing at the bustling Durham Market Hall, a hub of local life. Perfect for all ages, this private tour offers a fascinating and family-friendly glimpse into Durham’s past and present.