Private Tour

Tours of Colchester

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Choose from 4 tours.

It’s your City Tour

Ghost and Witches Tour

Roman Tour

Victorian Tour

Once booked you will be contacted to confirm which tour and what time you would like the tour.

Colchester, Britain’s first City and now its newest.

Discover 2000 years of history and see the legacy the Romans, Saxons, Norman’s and others left on this city.

Led by a fully trained Colchester Council recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA).

Discover why they came, why they stayed and what they have left us.

With access to city landmarks including a Roman theatre.

Learn about the remarkable history of Britain's first City, given in an entertaining and informative style.

Tours available are:

Colchester City Tour

Ghost and Witches Tour

Roman Colchester Tour

Victorian Colchester Tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Each tour is given in an entertaining and informative manner.

Parking Fees

What To Expect

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Colchester

Britain's first City comes its newest, another milestone of in the 2000 year history of Colchester. Discover how the industrial revolution changed the face of Colchester. From the opportunity and wealth it gave to some, and the abject poverty it gave to others. See ‘Jumbo’ the largest water tower in Britain, the Town Hall in all its splendor, how the Victorians entertained themselves in the pubs and theatres. And marvel at the feats of engineering around the City. Discover their legacy and how it impacts us today.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Colchester History Tours

Colchester-It's your City Tour

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Reviews

4.98

258 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Highly recommended!

    Jeanette A,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Thoroughly enjoyed our historical tour of Colchester today with Ray. Interesting, knowledgeable and entertaining. Highly recommend!

  • Ray is very knowledgeable...

    Tracey O,

    Apr 21, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ray is very knowledgeable but makes it fun aswell. I would recommend this tour. I learnt a lot more about colchester.

  • Great walking tour

    Julie S,

    Nov 13, 2024

    - Viator

    5.00

    Ray knows his stuff. Made it all Very interesting and entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour

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4.98
258 reviews
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