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Explore the vibrant city of Leeds on this exciting walking tour filled with quirky stories and fascinating history. Start at the iconic Leeds Bridge, where the world’s first moving pictures were captured, then stroll through the historic City Centre and ‘The Calls’ district. Hear tales of mischievous lions at Leeds Town Hall, the crime wave sparked by traffic lights, and how Houdini nearly met his match at a local brewery. Wander through beautiful public spaces, visit the revitalized Leeds Corn Exchange, and admire 20th-century art at Leeds Art Gallery. With stunning architecture, intriguing stories, and plenty of surprises, this tour offers a fun and insightful way to explore Leeds. Book your spot today and uncover the spirit of this remarkable city!

Yorkshire's countryside is at its best away from the roads, along the quiet canals you can't reach on foot. This cruise takes you out onto the water with a traditional Yorkshire afternoon tea served on board—sandwiches, scones, and desserts—as the barge moves through the countryside.

In Zombie Scavengers of Leeds, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Leeds today!

Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces and a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets. On this walking tour around one of Europe’s largest parks, you’ll hear the intriguing stories and fascinating history beyond its sweeping vistas. This circular walk starts and ends at the Roundhay Park Main Car Park. Along the way, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café, the Roundhay Castle, and the picturesque Canal Gardens. Roundhay Park boasts lush, verdant landscapes and relaxing lakeside walks, and on this tour, I’ll guide you along its prettiest (and most interesting) paths. As you make your way around Waterloo Lake, I’ll dive into the park’s history and show you some of its more manicured areas, like the Specialist and Coronation Gardens. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or just looking to spend a leisurely afternoon outdoors, this Roundhay Park tour has something for everyone.

Get oriented with Leeds while touring the city on this group tour. You'll learn about the city from a local guide, who will tell you historical facts as you walk from point to point. You’ll visit many of the city's most important attractions, from the Leeds Town Hall to some of the northern city’s many shopping arcades, all in just two hours.

Set out on a fun escapade and uncover Leed’s sights and history on route with this self-led treasure hunt. Use the smartphone-based app’s treasure maps to discover the city’s top sights: searching for clues, cracking riddles, and finding hidden gems as you hear tales and background you could otherwise miss. Pause and restart the hunt whenever you want, and once done, pat yourself on the back for getting to know Leeds without having to follow a tour group.

Discover Leeds with a local guide to show you around the city and its top attractions by foot on this small-group walking tour. See the Town Hall, Kirkgate Market, City Varieties Music Hall, the Victoria Quarter, and more, without worrying about losing your way, missing out on fascinating local history, or leaving hidden gems off your sightseeing itinerary.

The medieval town of Skipton has a range of haunted secrets to uncover. On this private ghost walking tour, meet your guide at the gates of Skipton Castle and learn about the ghastly ghous that roam the town’s streets, listening to tales of medieval kings and queens, witches, and butchers, as you wander by haunted pubs and churchyards.

Uncover the spine-chilling history of Leeds on this evening ghost tour through the city. Led by the enthusiastic character-guide Lord Bartholomew Catch, you'll explore some of Leeds' most haunted locations while hearing tales of witches, ghosts, murderers, and the dark past that shaped the area. Along the way, see more in less time and tick off places you'd likely miss exploring alone.

Leeds grew up on wool, rebuilt itself on culture, and hasn't stopped since — a northern city worth every bit of the journey. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Leeds on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Chase riddles to the Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds Cathedral, and the sculpture Winifred — art, faith, and civic ambition on one route • Walk through Leeds whenever you're ready, guided entirely by the app • Great for groups of all sizes and ages 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. Yorkshire gets the scenery, Leeds gets the culture — and this walk gets both.

Canal cruises tend to come with dry commentary, which can make an hour on the water drag. This one keeps things entertaining, narrated by comedian Dave Spikey, of "Phoenix Nights" and "8 Out of 10 Cats," whose recorded tour walks through Skipton's history and the story of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with jokes alongside the facts. Food and drink are served on board, and the trip runs whatever the weather.

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Leeds lets its buildings do the talking. But scratch the modest Yorkshire surface, and you'll find a city built almost by outsiders: a penniless refugee who turned one market stall into Marks & Spencer, a French inventor who filmed cinema's first moving images here, and a mummified Egyptian priest who made a single sound in a local museum after 3,000 years of silence. This app-led, self-guided walking tour of Leeds takes you past grand Victorian arcades, a music hall where Chaplin and Houdini once performed, and the ale house at the heart of the region's oldest pub rivalry. Pause whenever you like and pick up where you left off, with no fixed start time and no group to keep pace with. This Leeds audio tour works fully offline once downloaded, in whichever language you prefer. Over 25,000 travelers have used our self-guided tours, and every booking includes a full refund guarantee. Best for travelers who'd rather uncover a city's odd, human stories than tick off a checklist.

Get your bearings and discover Leeds through a locals eyes, on your own exclusive private tour. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today. Step back in time as you uncover how Leeds grew from an industrial powerhouse into the cultural hub it is today. From our booming textile past to the world’s oldest city music hall and the stunning Victorian shopping arcades, you'll experience our city’s evolution firsthand. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories, point out hidden gems, and give you an authentic glimpse into modern life in Leeds.

Discover Leeds in a fun and competitive way with this 1-day self-guided tour and quiz. Share the app on one device and enjoy a day of treasure-hunting and sightseeing: solving challenges and exploring any of 100-plus destinations and hidden gems you could easily miss if alone. Plus, as you explore, score points and chase prizes in a wider Big Britain Quiz. An entertaining, rewarding, and flexible way to explore.

This walking food tour involves a fantastic walk around the cultural and historical centre of our beloved spa town and diving into the vibrant independent food scene with some fabulous tastings. With a knowledgeable local guide and the company of other foodies, you will not only be enjoying lunch at five places, but you will also be supporting our local independents. We spend 3 hours around the town visiting 5 different independent eateries where you will eat the equivalent of a long lunch; 2 savoury dishes, 2 sweet, a cheese course and a local brew. Your local guide will help you learn about the locally produced food, the people behind the food and a little of the history of this beautiful spa town.

Turning the streets of Leeds Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest, not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit 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 (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can 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! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?

A fantastic way to explore the oldest city in England and discover the delightful independent cafes and restaurants and their tasty fare.You will get to gaze upon the magnificent historical buildings and learn about its thriving market and history through the ages. This little gem also has a great community of independent bars and restaurants who serve a selection of delicious dishes to delight your tastebuds. With a knowledgeable local guide and the company of other foodies, you will not only be enjoying lunch at five places rather than just one but you will also be supporting our local independents.

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on our tour and become the protagonist of your own enchanting story. As you wander through the historic streets, you'll unravel the city's soul, from the grandeur of Leeds Town Hall to the artistic wonders of Leeds Art Gallery. Imagine strolling through tranquil Park Square, feeling the buzz of Millennium Square, and exploring the vibrant Leeds Kirkgate Market. Each step is a scene in your adventure, revealing hidden gems and architectural marvels. This tour isn't just a journey through Leeds; it's a journey into the heart of what makes you, the explorer, truly alive. Be ready to be captivated, inspired, and transformed by the charm and spirit of Leeds. Join us, and let your Leeds story unfold. Please note: The program and attractions may vary based on booking date/time and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Horrible Histories fans will love this 35 minute walking tour with a genuine Skipton peasant! Learn about Skipton's smelliest spots and how life truly was back in Smelda's day. This tour is brought to you by the creators of the Skipton Ghost Tour - it's a family-friendly look into Skipton's past for the summer holidays. Expect poo, wee, guts and a whole lot of laughs!

See more of Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales on a private day trip from Harrogate. With options for groups of up to 15 people, the trip includes round-trip private transport and a carefully planned itinerary that takes in the must-sees around the region. Haworth, Bingley Five Rise Locks, and Bolton Abbey are among the highlights.

For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 16 passengers, this Private Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to spend three hours enjoying Whitby, as well as exploring the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park. You will have a full three hours of free time in the fishing port of Whitby on this trip, to see Whitby Abbey (inspiration for the Dracula books), visit the Captain Cook Attractions, shop for some Whitby Jet or Gothic Fashion, sample Fish & Chips from the famous Magpie Café or just enjoy the bustling port and waterfront – the choice is yours! As well as photo stops on the moors, you will also stop at the famous Kilburn White Horse, the market town of Helmsley (with its quaint cafes, shops and medieval castle) and the beautiful, traditional English villages of Goathland (Heartbeat and Harry Potter filming location) and Lealholm (with its stepping stones across the River Esk).

'The Hunt Leeds' is the latest craze in the heart of Leeds. It's a perfect activity for those who thrive on strategy and action. Divide your group into teams, the criminals and the police officers. As the clock ticks, the chase is on! It's a game of stealth and pursuit, demanding teams to outmaneuver and outpace each other. This is the ultimate test of wits and agility. The criminals mission is to find and unlock hidden safes throughout the city center. The police receive updates on the criminals locations and try to catch the criminals. Get ready for an adrenaline rush, ‘The Hunt’ has begun! This thrilling game is a perfect activity in Leeds to play with your friends, family or coworkers.