Private Tour
Durham City Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Ken Bradshaw is a professionally trained tour guide holding the
Blue Badge for North East England and will bring your tour alive as I will tailor it to fit your personal interests. We will walk through the medieval historical streets and along the River Wear showing you the highlights of this beautiful historic city.
Quirky backstreets, canny views and topical points of interest will be available to view. We will see the colleges of one of the greatest learning institutions in the world: Durham University and discover the lives of countless characters such as the little Count of Poland who played his fiddle in the Victorian theatre, some of the powerful Prince Bishops and the notorious coal baron, 3rd Marquis of Londonderry whose statue dominates Durham market place.
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Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Admission to Durham Market Place, Elvet Bridge, Saddler Street
Coffee and/or Tea
Admission to Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle
What To Expect
Durham Cathedral
A 900 year old Norman-Romanesque cathedral that pioneered stone vaulted ceiling. The story of the monks carrying the coffin of the legendary miracle working monk, St.Cuthbert.
Durham Castle
Built on the orders of William the Conqueror, the Durham Fortress quelled the Anglo-Saxons and resisted Scottish attack. Changed over the course of many centuries as successive Prince Bishops of Durham left their own mark.
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Durham City Walking Tour
Reviews
45 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Durham City tour on a Saturday morning
Sarah R,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Spent a great two hours with Ken. There were just two of us on the tour. He is warm and friendly and knowledgeable. Nice easy tour of beautiful Durham. Not a strenuous walking tour as Durham is not big, suitable for most people. Great tour guide. Thanks for making it fun Ken! Sarah and Tom from New Zealand.
Excellent tour
Tatiana Z,
Jul 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Ken is a knowledgeable guide who makes history come alive. It was an informative and entertaining tour. Highly recommended.
Very worthwhile despite adverse weather
Richard L,
Oct 27, 2023
- Viator
5.00Despite heavy rain, Ken provided an informative tour of Durham, providing some intriguing historical gems.
Informative tour of city and Cathedral
HELEN M,
Sep 7, 2023
- Viator
5.00Ken was very informative with so much knowledge but put it across in a very informal way so not too high brow. We saw some lovely views of the city that you would not find on your own and his knowledge of the cathedral when inside just brought it to life for you. Great tour fully recommend.
Excellent! One of the best days out ever!
Stanislava R,
Apr 9, 2023
- Viator
5.00Excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and professional, highly recommended! Have learned so much just In couple of hours! Recommended tour at 100%. Love Durham! Certainly will be back! Thank you 🙏 😊😊
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