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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The War Memorial is situated at the Main Gates to Castle Park. The nearest Car Park is All Saints Car park and a larger Car park at Greyfriars hotel behind it, both are pay and display. exit to the main road and walk up 100 meters to the Memorial
Ending conveniently in the center of Colchester. Easy access to Cafe, restaurants and shopping
Itinerary
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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 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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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
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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 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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