All Norwich Tours & Excursions in 2026

We believe learning should always be fun! Hear the stories of Nasty Norwich through the ages from your experienced local guide, and laugh while you learn!

Norwich is a charming medieval city with a thriving arts and cultural scene. On this self-guided walking tour, you'll see some of the city’s most significant landmarks and hear stories its best artistic and cultural highlights. The tour begins at the Edith Cavell Memorial with the brave story of the British nurse who heroically freed 200 allied soldiers in Belgium. You’ll visit the medieval Norwich Castle, the elegant Royal Arcade with its Art Nouveau splendor, and wander through vibrant Norwich Market with its distinctive striped roofs, continuing a trading tradition that dates back 900 years. At the South Asia Collection, you’ll see a museum housed in a former Victorian skating rink, which features extraordinary artefacts from India, Pakistan, and Southeast Asia. The tour concludes at the Maddermarket Theatre, originally an 18th-century chapel that became an Elizabethan-style playhouse in 1921, named after the medieval market where madder plants used for red dye were sold.

Explore Colchester the fun way, playing the Lost Centurion cellphone game in the style of an escape room mission. As psychic investigator Exodus Hinge, follow clues left by a Roman centurion, unlocking stories about Colchester’s history. The game lasts around 1.5 hours and is best played during daytime hours. For the best experience, book one ticket each, although you can share a phone.

Set sail on a high-speed jet boat from South Pier in Lowestoft, and head either north or south (depending on conditions) to enjoy panoramic views of the coast. Spot seabirds and marine life, and experience the thrill of sailing at speed with your experienced skipper. Learn about the maritime history of the area and hear stories about notable local people who once lived here.

Enjoy a circular walk, starting at the centre of West Mersea to the historic harbour, and along part of the coastline. This exploration game takes in some of Mersea Island's best sights, with challenges at every stop. These challenges range from easy to fiendish. But don't forget, you can use the hints if you need them! After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience.

This walking tour offers a seamless journey through Norwich’s rich past and vibrant present, combining iconic landmarks such as Norwich Cathedral and Norwich Castle with hidden gems like Elm Hill and the picturesque River Wensum. Guests experience a perfect balance of history, architecture, and local culture, all within a compact and easy-to-enjoy route led at a comfortable pace. By blending storytelling with scenic stops and authentic city highlights, this tour creates an engaging and memorable experience that brings Norwich to life—making it an ideal choice for visitors who want to discover the city’s character.

Explore an incredible underwater world at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth and get closer than ever before to the creatures and features of the world’s oceans, with over 1,500 sea creatures and the 250,000 litre Tropical Ocean Display/tunnel is where you can see an awesome array of creatures and our largest inhabitants as they roam around the Lost City of Atlantis! Interact with our playful Humboldt penguins as they swim and socialise together and immerse yourself in the mysterious and graceful world of Rays in ‘under the Raydar’! Find out how it feels to touch a starfish at the Interactive Rockpool Experience and discover the world's smallest crocodiles! Make the most of your visit and enjoy the daily fun talks, animal feeds, special events and an adventure quiz - there’s plenty for everyone to enjoy at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.

We believe learning should always be fun! Hear the stories of Nightmare Norwich through the ages from your experienced local guide, and laugh while you learn!

Norwich is an ancient city and religious centre, boasting two cathedrals and dozens of medieval churches. The people of Norwich, however, are anything but traditional. On this walking tour, you’ll hear the stories of the dissidents and rebels who stood up for what they believed in, sometimes paying a very high price for their convictions. The tour starts outside Norwich Cathedral, a beautiful example of Norman architecture founded in 1096 by bishop Herbert de Losinga. You’ll enter Tombland (old English for “Empty Space”), an ancient market area where you’ll hear about its surprising past. You’ll wind your way through the old city centre, past lots of tempting cafés, restaurants, and independent shops en route to Norwich Castle. You’ll follow the banks of the River Wensum, as you make your way towards a brick artillery tower called Cow Tower that was built in 1398 to protect the city.

Discover Norwich’s hidden gems that most tourists miss whilst solving clues and decoding puzzles with this treasure hunt-style. Explore the city’s medieval and Tudor landmarks, including Norwich Cathedral and the Market Place, as you learn about its rich history. Perfect for travelers looking for a unique take on a typical walking tour.

Choose between four unique walking tours and explore the storied past of Colchester with an expert guide. The tour leader will be a trained Colchester Council-recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA). So, from tales of ghosts and witches to the history of Romans in the area, you can bet they know their stuff.

The year is 300 CE. You are Antonius, a Roman diplomat summoned to Camulodunum. The governor suspects a murder plot and needs your help. Four conspirators, a poison, and a body disposal plan are hidden across Britain's oldest recorded town. Solve 10 puzzles at Roman landmarks. Count chariot gates at Britain's only Roman Circus. Decode clues at the largest surviving gateway. Spot a hidden rose in a 1,800-year-old mosaic that reveals the murder weapon. Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start at Butt Road Car Park. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Play as a team of up to 3 or solo. Discover why Claudius may have arrived on a war elephant, where a secret cult worshipped underground by oil lamp, and how a mosaic was once a Roman status symbol bigger than any sports car. About 80 minutes, 10 stops, 3.5 km across Colchester. Available 9am to 4pm. Perfect for history lovers and mystery fans exploring a Roman assassination plot.

Set sail from Lowestoft on a seal spotting trip that takes in the picturesque coasts of Gorleston and Great Yarmouth. Enjoy speeding along on the ocean on your way to the seals, then get your binoculars at the ready as you slow down to see where the seals are basking on sand banks and bobbing in the water — this trip does not disturb the seals.

We offer a truly memorable Private Charter hire trips along the North Norfolk coast. Exploring the local bays and harbours. We will head out West to watch the sun set over the water while enjoying a cold complimentary glass of champagne on the Champagne sunset trips . A magical tour around the beautiful nature reserve of Scolt Head Island a natural barrier of sand and single and beautiful clear waters that surround the island .

Get ready for a fun-filled 2-hour adventure at the Ultimate Games Zone. Enjoy unlimited access to a variety of exciting games including crazy golf, shuffleboard, augmented darts, and more. Whether you’re aiming for a strike in axe throwing or sinking shots in pool, there’s something for everyone. Gather your friends and challenge each other while enjoying the lively atmosphere. Make the most of your visit with an interactive floor and traditional darts, ensuring your time here is packed with entertainment.

Created by a dedicated researcher with a passion for uncovering the unique history of coastal towns, this atmospheric audio tour explores the storied past of a seaside champion. While standard tours stick to dry scripts and tourist-heavy piers, this digital experience leads you along the rugged 100-million-year-old coastline and through the quiet backstreets where Cromer’s true character is found. The narrative highlights tales of daring maritime rescues and local legends like the suffragette Emily Davison. Using smart GPS technology, the authentic commentary and local insights play automatically as you walk, functioning entirely offline to ensure a seamless exploration without data concerns. By the time you pass the historic Red Lion Hotel and stand before the towering spire of Cromer Parish Church, the town’s heritage will have transformed into a vivid, personal history. You will leave the walk feeling less like a visitor and more like a true Norfolk insider.

This self-guided Norfolk road trip is designed to show how the region’s waterways, coast and historic towns connect into one coherent journey rather than a series of separate day trips. Instead of piecing routes together yourself, the guide links Norwich, the Norfolk Broads and the North Norfolk Coast into a clear touring structure that flows naturally from city streets to river landscapes and wide coastal horizons. You can follow the full route from Norwich to the coast or explore individual sections depending on your timeframe. Along the way the guide highlights historic towns, harbour villages, nature-rich marshes and some of England’s most distinctive coastal scenery. Rather than a rigid itinerary, the guide provides narrative context, route progression and flexible time-based planning so you can adapt around wildlife watching, coastal walks and slower travel. With 12 months access included, you can start planning well before your trip and return to the guide whenever you need.

The perfect tour for any fan of maritime history or sea-faring exploits, this tour of Lewstoft harbor takes in all the sites in and around the harbor. Sail out into the bay, and find wrecks and historic vessels — as well as working ones — you wouldn’t see from land. Learn about the history of Lowestoft and its connections to fishing, trade and the sea.

Unlike a typical sightseeing boat trip, this experience puts travellers at the centre of the action aboard a real high performance jet powered RIB. Guests do not just sit back and watch, they have the opportunity to take the helm under professional guidance and experience how a commercial jet boat handles on the water. Operating from the busy maritime environment of Lowestoft Harbour, the trip combines high speed coastal adventure with genuine hands on navigation and vessel operation. Travellers can experience professional onboard systems including radar, AIS tracking, autopilot and digital chart navigation while exploring the Suffolk and Norfolk coastline from a unique perspective. Each trip is tailored to the conditions and group interests, blending excitement, local knowledge, maritime industry, wildlife and coastal sightseeing into a one of a kind East Coast boating experience.

An interactive murder mystery unfolds aboard the historic Mincarlo in Lowestoft, where guests embark on a thrilling investigation into the mysterious death of Captain Stanley Johnson. Over 2-3 hours, participants engage with interactive puzzles, explore the ship’s graveyard, and sail across Lake Lothing, collecting clues at each stop. The adventure culminates with a grand reveal at the Fisherman’s Wharf Pub, where guests can enjoy classic British seaside food and drinks while reflecting on their detective work. This unique blend of history, teamwork, and maritime exploration makes for an unforgettable experience on the coast of Suffolk.

Turning the streets of Norwich into an adventure playground! Get a unique perspective of this historical city on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt with an escape room twist. It's the best way to see the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail, find clues, solve puzzles, and complete 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 all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want and go at your own pace, stopping for breaks. It's an ideal activity for couples, families, and groups of friends. Will you conquer the Quest?

Chase the hidden powers discovered in Colchester with the ElectroMagnetica - Secret Forces Unveiled outdoor escape game. Navigate through the city's historic streets while uncovering the groundbreaking experiments of the man who revealed the Earth’s magnetic powers. This interactive adventure invites players to engage with the environment, using a guided app to discover virtual clues linked to significant landmarks. With puzzles designed for collaboration and insight, this experience nurtures curiosity and teamwork, making it perfect for families, friends, or corporate groups seeking a unique challenge in a real-world setting.

Discover the hidden gems of Norwich in a unique way with the Norwich Detective Scavenger Hunt. This self-guided adventure invites groups to solve clues and unlock the secrets of the city while enjoying a fun-filled outing. Starting at the historic Norwich Castle, you’ll explore the streets, engage in friendly competition, and experience a different side of Norwich. Ideal for families, couples, or friends, this scavenger hunt can accommodate groups of up to 5, but the more, the merrier. Enjoy the freedom of playing anytime without a booking slot, and get ready for 90 to 120 minutes of exploration and excitement. - Self-guided scavenger hunt starting at Norwich Castle - Perfect for groups of up to 5; more participants welcome - Flexible playtime; no booking slot required - Duration of 90-120 minutes for a fun-filled day out