Private Tour
Historic Walking Tour of Colchester
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Whether it is your first visit to Colchester or you have lived here for years, this introductory walk brings to life the hidden treasures of Britain’s first and newest city.
Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable Green Badge Guides, who will share with you tales of conquest, destruction, and rebuilding. We will visit many of Colchester's historic landmarks, and along the way we will hear about the people who shaped the city and the legacy they have left.
A fun and informative introduction with lots of tips and ideas for places to see and enjoy around Colchester.
PLEASE NOTE: we have a minimum booking of TWO people on these walks. The time is agreed with you when you book to suit you. We have two regular group walks Tuesdays at 11:00am and Saturday at 2:30 pm.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Services of a Qualified Colchester Guide
What To Expect
Enjoy our walk around the largest Norman Keep and discover what lies beneath
Castle Park
Discover the spot where Royalist Civil War leaders were put to death after the Siege of Colchester
Options
Historic Walking Tour of Colchester
Reviews
35 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
If you are interested in history, you will obviously enjoy a tour from a historian that loves to share their knowledge
chrispO7268OJ,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Louise was the exact historian we’d hoped for: kindly, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, friendly. 1.5 hours flew by as if it were 20 minutes, such was the richness and depth of knowledge Louise is able to conjure up at every step. This was the first of many future walking tours. If you’re on the fence, commit; you won’t be disappointed.
Great tour
Marie K,
Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyed the tour, Ian was a great guide and is very knowledgeable about local history. Highly recommend
Very enjoyable tour of Colchester
Heather R,
Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Louise was a great guide and our tour of Colchester with her was very enjoyable and informative. We covered a lot in our hour and 45 mins and there are a lot of well preserved historical buildings and ruins.
Excellent tour with historic insights
Y6393XVianm,
Jul 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Louise was very nice and gave us an interesting tour with lots of insights into the city's history, including nice stories on the side. Even the fact that we got waylaid by a surprise visit in the tour did not faze her. Excellent tour and we highly recommended. Thank you Louise from Ian and Sadiya
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall … perhaps …
Alan L,
Jun 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the walking tour of Colchester, both myself (an Essex native) and my friend visiting from Colorado learned a lot and enjoyed the way Ian played on the myth and legend before suggesting a more realistic version of events.
Electric wheelchair accessible tour at Colchester
Karen F,
Jun 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend this tour. Di was so knowledgeable and interesting knew everything about Colchester. My partner was in an electric wheelchair and managed the tour preferably fine. Fun and informative. Also Di went out of her way to look after us. Would love to go again next time in Colchester. Thanks again Di
Excellent informative couple of hours
A6327GLashleym,
Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Di is very knowledgable and proud of her local upbringing. She provided an interesting walk covering much of Colchester’s fascinating history
Great afternoon learning about Colchester!
Climber30195456182,
May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ian was the perfect guide! We spent 1.5 hours learning about Colchester and its historical past - it was interesting, entertaining and insightful. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about Colchester!
Amazing Tour! We learned...
Clayte F,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing Tour! We learned a lot from our super knowledgeable guide. This really brought the city to life. And they were very accommodating too. Thank you!
Brilliant tour
Alex S,
Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really amazing tour with an incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide, Di. She knew loads of history about Colchester (obviously) but also a lot about various towns and counties around. We would definitely have missed out on a lot of Colchester's hidden gems if we hadn't done this tour and saw some lovely buildings, gardens and a ghost. Di was fantastically helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The tour wasn't rushed - in fact, Di went well over the allotted time and didn't mind in the slightest. Would thoroughly recommend
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