Walkabout Durham History Tour
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Middlesbrough, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Immerse yourself in the storied past of this historic city with a guide who’s passionate about sharing their knowledge. Spend a fascinating 1.5 hours walking the cobbled streets of Durham, from Market Place to UNESCO World Heritage Site Palace Green—all while you learn about the city’s past and present.
- A friendly guide happy to share what they know about the city’s history
- Get their top tips on other things to see and do when the tour is done
- A great way to learn more about the city and get your bearings
- All ages welcome and feel very free to bring your dog
What's Included
- We do not enter any buildings on the tour. We provide recommendations for food and attractions.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Market PlaceDurham DH1 3NJ, UK
Meet at the ‘Man on the Horse’ statue in the centre of the Market Place
End point
- Durham CathedralDurham DH1 3EH, UK
The tour ends at the cathedral main doors.
Itinerary
1
Durham Market Place
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Framwellgate Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Prebends Bridge
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
St Cuthbert's Society • Durham University
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
St Mary the Less
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Bow Lane
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Palace Green Library
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Dogs more than welcome!
- 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 95 reviews
Kate_G, Jan 2026
Great tour guide. Informative, pitched at the right level. Would recommend this tour if you want to learn about Durham and its history.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi Kate. Thank you for leaving such a positive review. I'm please you enjoyed it and I hope you had a great time exploring the rest of the city.
Best wishes
Peter
Jane_P, Nov 2025
Peter was a friendly knowledgeable guide, and made the scenic walk around Durham very informative and enjoyable
Jean_R, Sep 2025
We loved the fact he was so informative and open to questions . He answered all questions willingly and had some charming stories to tell, which made it so interesting . The time past quickly and was paved perfectly.
Janine_N, Jun 2025
Really informative and interesting. Guide was so nice too. Great people on the tour also and guide made everyone welcome.
Robin_B, May 2025
Great intro to the city. Very knowledgeable guide and we enjoyed this small group tour and walk very much!
Nina_S, May 2025
Had a wonderful time on this historical walk of Durham. Peter definitely knew his stuff, was very knowledgeable, friendly and the weather was spectacular. Worth doing if you only have a night to spend in Durham (Saturday at 2pm-3.30pm). Would have been even better if it included the cathedral tower!
Joyce_P, Apr 2025
Thoroughly enjoyed this tour as Peter was a very entertaining, knowledgeable guide. Durham is hilly - be aware !
Debbie_D, Mar 2025
Great walk in a place full of stories. Very informative and interesting guide. Needed a cuppa by the end
Tanya_S, Dec 2024
Perfect city tour with a very knowledgable and engaging guide. Would recommend to anyone coming to the city.
Stephanie_O, Nov 2024
Our guide was knowledgeable and made the history tour very interesting and fun. Learned so much about Durham. Next time we’ll do our guide’s pub tour! 🤣🤣
Joseph_M, Jul 2024
Solid tour of city highlights with a knowledgeable, likable and entertaining guide. Can't imagine a more informative ninety minute tour.
Pamela_S, Jul 2024
Despite the rain, our wonderful guide gave us a great informative tour and made it fun. A difficult task in bad weather .
He was a geography teacher, don’t know his name, but I want to thank him for making historical Durham come alive.
Richard_C, Mar 2024
An excellent and informative walk. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept us interested throughout.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thanks for the great review Richard. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I'm pleased you enjoyed the tour.
All the best.
Peter
Paul_M, Dec 2023
Our guide (I think it was Peter?) was excellent; personable and very knowledgeable. He'd undertaken his own research deeper into the city's history so was able to bring with him stories and facts that you would not otherwise have known about. Really enjoyed it despite the rain and cold!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Thank you for the review Paul and for coming along on the History Tour. It was a pleasure to meet you and show you both around and I hope the north east weather won't deter you from returning. Best wishes for 2024. Peter
Pamela_B, Nov 2023
Peter was a great guide. We had facts and myths whilst walking round Durham including by the river. It was great fun as well .
Angela_W, Oct 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Pete was very knowledgeable but also very personable which made it easy to ask questions.
Judith_S, Sep 2023
Peter has a great knowledge of the history as well as local anecdotes. It was a fascinating tour. Highly recommended.
Sally_K, Sep 2023
Our guide Pete was brilliant at bringing Durham through the ages alive with local knowledge and perspective
Helen_M, Jun 2023
Great walking tour of Durham. Really informative and interesting guide. Perfect for a sunny day in Durham.
MARLENE_N, May 2023
Highly recommended! Peter was amazing and the tour worth every penny. He knows his subject and knowledge of the history of the City brought to life the rich history of this small City. He made time to answer questions which was helpful for the curious. Please don't miss this opportunity when you visit Durham
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