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- Norwegian
- German
- Swedish
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- Danish
- Dutch
Durham's cathedral and castle share a peninsula above the Wear — and the city that grew up between them has stories to match both.
This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Durham on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time.
• Follow clues to St Nicholas' Church, Durham Castle, and the atmospheric Sewer Lamp — medieval faith, Norman power, and Victorian ingenuity in one compact walk
• Start when you arrive and go at whatever pace suits the group
• Great for families, history lovers, and groups of any size
Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app.
Around 2 hours - any group size.
Durham Cathedral is one of the great buildings of the world. The Sewer Lamp is arguably more memorable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Book your Explorial tour today. Start whenever you want. *** After booking, you’ll receive your game code via text message and a Viator message. *** Download the Explorial app for free. *** Head to the meeting point and enter the game code provided (6 digits) to start the tour.
What to expect
Your first stop is St Nicholas' Church, the parish church on the Market Place whose 19th-century Gothic tower dominates the square where Durham's commercial life has gathered since the medieval period.
From there the app takes you to Durham Castle, the Norman fortress built in 1072 that has formed an unbroken line of occupation with the cathedral on the peninsula above the River Wear for nearly 950 years — now part of Durham University and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The route then leads to the Sewer Lamp, a unique Victorian gas lamp on Drury Lane that is fuelled by gas produced by the decomposition of sewage in the pipes below — still lit, still functioning, and one of the most genuinely peculiar landmarks in Britain.
Around 2 hours on foot. The riverside paths and cathedral close are beautiful extensions if you want to keep exploring.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Max 15 people per booking. For larger groups, make multiple bookings.
- After booking you receive a text message and a Viator message with your game code. Download the Explorial app from your appstore. Open the app, enter your 6 digit game code
- Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from starting the tour, you can simply reschedule it for another day. You can also rebook to a different city or request a refund
- Smartphone required: Bring your own fully charged smartphone with an active mobile data connection to the start of the tour. Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction or disconnect.
- Recommended attire: It’s best to wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes — approx. 2 hours of light walking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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