Explore Durham’s iconic cathedral and castle on a half-day tour. Discover the city’s rich history and stunning architecture. Perfect for solo travelers.
Explore Durham’s iconic cathedral and castle on a half-day tour. Discover the city’s rich history and stunning architecture. Perfect for solo travelers.
- Durham - We start the tour at Durham train station on station approach in the city centre. Your guide will explain the landscape of Durham and how this has shaped Durham’s history.
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Framwellgate Bridge - Discover the story of how St. Cuthbert eventually arrived in Durham and enjoy the peaceful river scenes on this section of the tour
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- Durham - We start the tour at Durham train station on station approach in the city centre. Your guide will explain the landscape of Durham and how this has shaped Durham’s history.
- Framwellgate Bridge - Discover the story of how St. Cuthbert eventually arrived in Durham and enjoy the peaceful river scenes on this section of the tour
- Durham Market Hall - Enjoy the medieval history of Durham’s Marketplace and St. Nicholas church.
- Elvet Bridge - On Elvet bridge, we will explain the story of Durham’s Pilgrims and crime and punishment in the city and the tale of a rakish bagpiper.
- Durham Cathedral - Visit the Cathedral of Durham and discover its history and treasures

- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Durham is one of the most famous cities in Northern England, set among the magnificent Cathedral of Blessed Mary the Virgin and St. Cuthbert of Durham and the city’s imposing Castle. This tour gives you an in-depth introduction to Durham, which has grown around the shrine of its Anglo-Saxon saint, St. Cuthbert, and the influence of the mighty Prince…
Durham is one of the most famous cities in Northern England, set among the magnificent Cathedral of Blessed Mary the Virgin and St. Cuthbert of Durham and the city’s imposing Castle. This tour gives you an in-depth introduction to Durham, which has grown around the shrine of its Anglo-Saxon saint, St. Cuthbert, and the influence of the mighty Prince Bishops.
We’ll guide you through the city and then take you to the grand Romanesque cathedral – often described as the greatest Cathedral in England – explaining the architecture and history of the building. Then, you’ll discover why this cathedral is a UNESCO world heritage site due to its incredible beauty!
Please contact us for details of solo traveler bookings.
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- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We require a contact Mobile/cell phone for all customers to contact you on the day of your tour. This will ensure we can inform you of changes to meeting point or other information prior to your tour.
- Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
- Due to COVID-19 we ask all customers to maintain social distancing as per the United Kingdom Government guidelines
- Please contact us prior to booking if you have any health issues that you are worried would impact on your experience of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.