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Durham is one of the most famous cities in Northern England, set among the magnificent Cathedral of Blessed Mary the Virgin and St. Cuthbert of Durham and the city’s imposing Castle. This tour gives you an in-depth introduction to Durham, which has grown around the shrine of its Anglo-Saxon saint, St. Cuthbert, and the influence of the mighty Prince Bishops.
We’ll guide you through the city and then take you to the grand Romanesque cathedral – often described as the greatest Cathedral in England – explaining the architecture and history of the building. Then, you’ll discover why this cathedral is a UNESCO world heritage site due to its incredible beauty!
Please contact us for details of solo traveler bookings.
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What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet customers outside the front of Durham Train Station on the station approach. Your guide will be stood there prior to the tour wearing Iles Tours branded clothing. We ask for all customers to ensure that they have a contact phone number for the tour.
After having a guided tour around Durham Cathedral we will finish outside the Cathedral.
Itinerary
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We start the tour at Durham train station on station approach in the city centre. Your guide will explain the landscape of Durham and how this has shaped Durham's history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Discover the story of how St. Cuthbert eventually arrived in Durham and enjoy the peaceful river scenes on this section of the tour
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy the medieval history of Durham's Marketplace and St. Nicholas church.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
On Elvet bridge, we will explain the story of Durham's Pilgrims and crime and punishment in the city and the tale of a rakish bagpiper.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visit the Cathedral of Durham and discover its history and treasures
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- We require a contact Mobile/cell phone for all customers to contact you on the day of your tour. This will ensure we can inform you of changes to meeting point or other information prior to your tour.
- Please contact us about any disabilities your group may have. We are able to customise tours for wheelchair and vision impairment
- Due to COVID-19 we ask all customers to maintain social distancing as per the United Kingdom Government guidelines
- Please contact us prior to booking if you have any health issues that you are worried would impact on your experience of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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