Durham City Walking Tour
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Durham City Walking Tour
By Ken Bradshaw
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Ages 12-114
Duration: 2h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- All Fees and Taxes
- Admission to Durham Market Place, Elvet Bridge, Saddler Street
- Entry/Admission - Durham Market Place
- Entry/Admission - Elvet Bridge
- Entry/Admission - Saddler Street
- Entry/Admission - Prebends Bridge
What's not included- Coffee and/or Tea
- Admission to Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle
- Entry/Admission - Durham Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - Durham Castle
- Start:
- Market Place, Durham DH1 3PN, UKMeet by the man on the horse in Durham Market Place
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 330329P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 330329P1
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Cliff Ferguson
12 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
Hello all from Cliff the Aussie, currently in Durham City U.K.
My wife and I are in Durham for a few months more before returning to Western Australia.
With some time to spare this morning after walking around the centre of the area we thought to go for a wander and find somewhere for coffee and lunch.
A short walk and we found
"The Neighbourhood at Hotel Indigo Durham". Open for breakfast and lunch
the place is just minutes walking distance from the thriving centre of Durham City.
Inside the decor is friendly and tidy with space to spare on the ground and upper levels.
The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and the menu is substantial and realistically priced to cater for locals and travellers.The cakes were delicious and our meals were tasty. My wife recommends the Turkey Club Baguette and my breakfast wrap fed my healthy appetite with ease.
The staff went above and beyond to attend to our needs. They were efficient and super friendly and we look forward to seeing the team again next year.
Thanks for everything.
Cliff and Susan the Aussies.
My wife and I are in Durham for a few months more before returning to Western Australia.
With some time to spare this morning after walking around the centre of the area we thought to go for a wander and find somewhere for coffee and lunch.
A short walk and we found
"The Neighbourhood at Hotel Indigo Durham". Open for breakfast and lunch
the place is just minutes walking distance from the thriving centre of Durham City.
Inside the decor is friendly and tidy with space to spare on the ground and upper levels.
The cafe is open for breakfast and lunch and the menu is substantial and realistically priced to cater for locals and travellers.The cakes were delicious and our meals were tasty. My wife recommends the Turkey Club Baguette and my breakfast wrap fed my healthy appetite with ease.
The staff went above and beyond to attend to our needs. They were efficient and super friendly and we look forward to seeing the team again next year.
Thanks for everything.
Cliff and Susan the Aussies.
Written 31 August 2024
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Mark F
Nottingham, UK230 contributions
We booked the Durham city and cathedral tour and so glad we did.
The communication in advance from Ken was excellent and hence the meeting point, time and type of tour was well planned.
Ken’s knowledge of both the city and cathedral was incredible and so well delivered. The pace of the tour was perfect and at two hours was excellent value for money.
Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much Ken
The communication in advance from Ken was excellent and hence the meeting point, time and type of tour was well planned.
Ken’s knowledge of both the city and cathedral was incredible and so well delivered. The pace of the tour was perfect and at two hours was excellent value for money.
Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much Ken
Written 5 January 2025
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Thanks for your very kind review…I aim to please and you were great guests to show you my adopted city now living here for my 31st year!
Written 15 January 2025
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Salukie
4 contributions
Ken is a wonderful guide, full of facts, humour and great stories which really bring the city to life. We all absolutely loved it and we were still talking about what we’d learnt for days after. We were a mixed bunch and Ken made sure he included and considered all members of our group. It’s amazing what you can find out in an hour in this beautiful historic city and we loved the hidden highlights just off the trodden path. Would definitely recommend. Thanks Ken!
Written 12 April 2022
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Merlotcats
Southampton, UK67 contributions
Jun 2023
Time went past so quickly, Ken is so engaging and informative, a real gem to get an insight into the area and its history. Blue badge holder too. I would 100% recommend this tour, you cannot get this from a book, so don't waste your time, start your adventure with the knowledge that makes everything else you see fall into place. Excellence absolutely. Thank you Ken!
Written 25 June 2023
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Aww that’s so kind! Wonderful to have you in Durham, I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour!
Written 4 September 2023
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Patrick D
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
We did the City tour, plus an add on Cathedral tour with Ken on a rainy day in March. Ken is a walking encyclopedia, full of knowledge about Durham'spast and the many fascinating features of the city's mighty cathedral. Durham Cathedral is a Norman building constructed between 1093 and 1133 in the Romanesque style to house the shrine of St. Cuthbert. Given the persistent showers, we were glad we added the extra time in the cathedral as Ken's commentary brought the building to life. If you love history and want to get immersed in local lore, go with Ken! As an added bonus, take the 300 plus steps up the claustrophobic stairway to the cathedral tower - the clouds lifted for us and the views were magnificent...
Written 1 April 2023
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Wow, it was pleasure to show you the city and its fine Cathedral. Thanks for such a positive review !
Written 4 April 2023
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chrisb
London, UK301 contributions
We eventually got to Durham after cancellations due to train strikes which Ken was very accommodating about.
We met at The Market Square and as the weather was against us Ken tailored our 2 hour tour to try and keep us dry.
Very interesting history of the Market Square and surrounds and then an interesting route to the cathedral which is stunning, Kens knowledge of the building and history was insightful and fascinating. We then left through the cloisters and made our way to the river where we parted company.
The tour enhanced our visit no end and we recommend him wholeheartedly.
We met at The Market Square and as the weather was against us Ken tailored our 2 hour tour to try and keep us dry.
Very interesting history of the Market Square and surrounds and then an interesting route to the cathedral which is stunning, Kens knowledge of the building and history was insightful and fascinating. We then left through the cloisters and made our way to the river where we parted company.
The tour enhanced our visit no end and we recommend him wholeheartedly.
Written 23 October 2022
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Thanks for leaving such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to show you round my little city
Written 7 November 2022
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DMG
10 contributions
My daughter and I met Ken in the market place and he very kindly waited while we grabbed some water. He had also pushed our tour back as it was so hot when we visited - this meant that we had a beautiful evening stroll. Ken was in touch with us beforehand to make sure that everything was clear and this was very much appreciated. The tour itself was extremely informative. Ken took us through Durham at a leisurely pace so that we traversed the historical streets gaining knowledge and a sense of the place as we wandered. We would never have been able to do this for ourselves. Ken has a very pleasant manner and we felt confident with him as well as entertained by his knowledge. I would thoroughly recommend this to visitors to the area and also to students wishing to find out more about their new home.
Written 8 July 2022
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Alex A
1 contribution
Sept 2022
Ken gave our group a brilliant tour of Durham Cathedral and City centre. He tailored the content of the tour perfectly to the interests of our group and was full of interesting anecdotes to make the city come alive for us. I'd highly recommend him.
Written 2 September 2022
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Thanks for this review - much appreciated
Written 6 September 2022
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Susan G
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Solo
Ken provided a fascinating tour of Durham. He knows the historical dates and events, adds in a bit of humor and is very courteous. His flexibility afforded me the opportunity to see things I was most interested in. Great tour.
Written 16 February 2025
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Thanks Susan, it was lovely to show you the history, buildings and characters that provide Durham with a rich seam of information.
Written 16 February 2025
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Bath, UK51 contributions
Ken did a walking tour for our mixed group of locals with a baby and out-of-towners with a teen. He was a reassuring and friendly guide who really knew his stuff. Ken took us to see hidden bits of the castle wall, shared great insights about the history of Durham, and gave us a great sense of what the buildings, city and area are all about. The tour was both entertaining and educational. He's highly recommended by all of us!
Written 12 April 2022
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Hi, What time does this walking tour start?
Written 4 July 2022
Hi Richard
Our walk started at 4 and lasted for 2 hours. Ken is very kind and will try and do the walk to fit in with you as best as he can. A lovely guy.
Written 5 July 2022
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