Durham Full City Tour

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Middlesbrough, England

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Despite its UNESCO World Heritage–listed castle and cathedral, Durham doesn’t get much detail in the guidebooks. Learn facts about the city that you won’t easily find online and get recommendations for things to do in the center on this guided walking tour that spans everything from history to hauntings. See the university, bridges, the marketplace, and more, and capture postcard-perfect views of the cathedral.

Go where cars can’t on a walking tour of historic Durham
Learn about local figures who shaped the city’s—and the country’s—story
Hear about prisons, hauntings, public hangings, and more from your guide
Make the most of scheduled stops to snap photos and video

What's Included

Dogs are welcome on our tours. We are happy to provide recommendations for the city centre.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Durham Market Place, Durham DH1, UK
Please meet at the 'Man on the Horse' statue in the centre of the Market Place. Look out for the black Walkabout Durham umbrella.

End point

Durham Cathedral
Durham DH1 3EH, UK
The tour will end at the main door (North Door) of the cathedral on Palace Green. DH1 3EH.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

Durham Market Place

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Framwellgate Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prebends Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Cuthbert's Society • Durham University

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Mary the Less

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dun Cow Lane

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Kingsgate Footbridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Durham Crown Court

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Racecourse

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Dun Cow

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Elvet Bridge

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Durham Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 19 reviews

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Jennifer_R, Mar 2026

We really enjoyed this tour. My son will be attending Durham University in the fall, and we appreciated getting to hear more about the city.

Unexpected pleasure

Tina_G, Oct 2025

This was an amazing tour. We learned so much about Durham. Many interesting stories. This tour has given me interest to come back and stay longer. We walked through the city up and down the stairs. Even our dog enjoyed the day.

Wonderful tour!

Julia_R, Feb 2025

Wonderful tour. Thoroughly recommend! Pete is a lovely guy who is so knowledgeable about the city and history of Durham. We really enjoyed it and learnt a lot.

Great tour of Durham

Sharon_W, Aug 2024

Our tour guide was very informative and knew a lot about the area. Lots of interesting facts, stories that kept us entertained. He gave us some great recommendations of where to eat - Cellar Door amazing and a great traditional pub to try - the Victoria Inn which definitely was a traditional boozer. Loved the tour and would highly recommend.

Fun yet very informative.

GRISHMA_S, Jul 2024

The guide was extremely knowledgeable and able to engage with us all in a fun yet very informative manner. Thank you so much.

Great Tour and Introduction to a Wonderful City

Bourne_R, May 2024

Peter, our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun, he also customised the tour and added things of interest to us personally. Best way to explore Durham is start with Peter showing you around the sights!