Durham - The Cathedral and Old City

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Middlesbrough, England

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

A day tour to one of the most beautiful and historic small cities in Britain. Famous for its magnificent cathedral, castle, winding streets and old market places and with wonderful views of the river far below. Durham is not to be missed!

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Durham Cathedral Volunteer Charge
Durham Castle (not always open but usually open)
Food and drinks
If meeting in Newcastle the train will be about £5

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I can meet you at your hotel in Durham and we can go off on foot from there. Similarly with Newcastle with a short trip on the train.

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Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Durham Castle

    Across the courtyard from the cathedral is Durham castle and as they both are UNESCO World Heritage monuments, it represents a great chance to visit two very different cultural buildings.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Durham Cathedral

    The city is dominated by the magnificent Durham Cathedral which dates from 1093 AD and is world renowned for being one of the finest pieces of Norman architecture in the world and one of the most fabulous religious buildings.   Whilst there is much to see in the cathedral, don’t miss the chance to see the tomb of Saint Cuthbert who was teaching Christianity in Northumberland back in the 7th century.

    1 minute • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Durham Market Hall

    Explore a traditional northern indoors market.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Durham

    A guided tour through the old streets and lanes of Durham. It is not just grand history however, Durham has some wonderful picturesque winding streets and a renowned covered market.  Perhaps you might find yourself a bargain buy or find an old pub which you might want to eat in before heading back.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Durham Market Place

    A beautiful square at the centre of old Durham

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Framwellgate Bridge

    Dating from the 14th century, this grand old bridge is out gateway across the River Wear and into the city.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    A beautiful square with medieval houses that once belonged to the monastery before King Henry VIII did his thing.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    A call but fascinating museum featuring amongst other things an incredible and almost unique Roman diploma.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

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
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Cancellation Policy

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

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