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Get your bearings and discover Leeds through a local’s eyes, with a local, expert guide every day at 10:30am. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today.
On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Leeds’ boom as a textile powerhouse, to the world’s oldest city music hall and of course, our iconic shopping arcades and quarters, there’s something for everyone on this unique experience.
The tour includes:
- Corn Exchange
- Town Hall
- Kirkgate Market
- City Varieties Music Hall
- Victoria Quarter
And many hidden treasures!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet us outside Leeds Art Gallery in Victoria Square on The Headrow.
Itinerary
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1
Meet your passionate, local guide outside Leeds Town Hall. You'll receive an introduction to the tour and will gain an understanding of our city's history! (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Discover the past and present of this iconic building and it's link with the Henry Moor Institute (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Home to Christmas markets, food & drink festivals and more - explore this central square. From the electric press, to the civic hall & even Leeds museum, there's plenty to explore in this cultural centre - you might even spot a couple of mysterious golden owls!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Learn about the different exhibitions held here, as well as a very misshapen big cat... (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
View this beautiful building and learn about its origin as a Mission founded by a Dominican priest (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
A hub of entertainment - learn about this critical development that thrums with life in the modern city! (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
The world's oldest running music hall and a rare surviving relic of the Victorian era (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
8
Explore Briggate - a hub of commerical activity since the 13th Century and still today! Explore Leeds' past and present, from a textile powerhouse to a shoppers paradise. (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
Explore these ornate, glass-roofed Victorian arcades
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Europe's largest indoor market that has survived both bombs and fire (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11
Finish off the tour outside the building that was built as an exchange for grain, a symbol of Leeds' trading past (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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