King Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Just over an hour from London by train ( I do the journey daily), Leicester is rich in history, sport and culture.
Remember the discovery of King Richard III under a carpark in Leicester. In this tour we will visit the spot where he had lain buried for 527 years as well as visiting his majestic resting place in Leicester Cathedral where he was re-interred in the presence of royals and descendants of those who fought with him at the Battle of Bosworth.
On our private walking tour of Leicester we will also visit the beautiful old Guildhall and see the old Jewry Wall Bathhouse which dates from Roman times and visit other spots that were important in the life and death of King Richard III
Leicester also played host to the English Civil War. Whilst not much of the castle remains now it has an important past. You can still see the loopholes the Parliamentary defenders made to shoot out at the Royalists outside.
We will also explore the ‘modern’ Georgian streets in the centre of the city.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Statue of Thomas Cook
The statue of the man who created and ran the first ever paid for day trip!
An iconic landmark and meeting point in Leicester where generations have met their friends and family.. Richly decorated with figures from history,
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King Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Entry tickets to all the attractions on the tour.
Guide
Train travel to Leicester
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Richard III and Leicester walking tour
Nadine K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Stephen showed us everything we wanted to see and more . His knowledge of history and his insights were very helpful. The pace of the walking tour was just right.
Great tour
S5077LWjeffc,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was excellent. Very friendly. Lots of information. Happy to adapt the tour to what I wanted. Showed all the key points of interest especially the Richard the 111 elements. Thoroughly enjoyed.
"Keep Your Eyes Peeled": for those interested in King Richard III and Leicester's History
Tourist18813050275,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic day with Stephen exploring Leicester! My wife has been waiting to see where King Richard III was found ever since he was found in 2012 as well as all of the historical sites around Leicester, and Stephen did a wonderful job showing us around and explaining everything of historical significance. From ancient Roman ruins that can be seen throughout the city to churches and especially King Richard III's grave and exhumation site, we had a fantastic day! We would definitely recommend Stephen to anyone who is interested in the history Leicester has to offer!
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