City Walking Tours
Discover DurhamWalking tours are a fantastic way to discover the tales behind England’s historic cities while seeing all the sights and stunning scenery. Your local guide won’t leave you in the past but will treat you to a unique insider’s view of what’s happening in the city today. They’ll also provide lots of signposting making walking tours a great way to get your bearings so you can move around quickly and stress free.
To help you find a walking tour in England’s historic cities we’ve put together a collection of introductory tours available in each city.
Welcome to Bath Short Walking Tour
Enjoy a 50 minute overview of Bath’s rich history. Along the way, you’ll be introduced to all major sights, including the Roman Baths, The Abbey, Guildhall, Ancient City Wall, Theatre Royal and Queens Square. You won’t just hear historic tales, but you will also learn what is hot in Bath today, so you can make the most of your time in this beautiful city.
Cambridge Highlights Walking Tour
Over 90 minutes, you’ll be taken around the city centre’s must see sights, including the historic colleges, Senate House, the Corpus Clock and Cavendish Laboratory. Here you’ll be treated to past and present stories of the people, places and mischievous pranks.
Canterbury City Tour Highlights
Unlock the best kept secrets along a fascinating 90 minute walking tour of historic streets and the cathedral precincts. You’ll discover various many great sights, including the magnificent Canterbury Cathedral, The King’s Mile and Bridge, Old Weavers’ House, The Buttermarket and Butchery Lane.
Carlisle’s Secret City Walking Tour
A relaxed walking tour around the heart of England’s biggest city. The tour is a great introduction to the many heritage buildings, including the Guildhall, The Cathedral, West Walls and Carlisle Castle. Discover surprising tales and gruesome facts about Carlisle’s 2000 year history.
The Chester Walking Tour
For 90 minutes you’ll be gripped by historic stories and tales of those who have lived and contributed to this much loved city. You’ll start your tour in Roman times before getting transported through 2000 years of history. Not only will you learn about medieval, Georgian and Victorian Chester but also hear modern day tales.
City of London Guides walking tours
Walk with the City of London Guides and get to know London’s legendary Square Mile. Here you’ll discover a place of fascinating contrasts where Roman ruins sit alongside famous landmarks like St Paul’s Cathedral and iconic skyscrapers. Guilds will tell you tales of the city’s most famous characters and stories spanning 2,000 years of history.
Durham History Tour
Over 2 hours, you’ll discover the fantastic stories Durham has to tell. You’ll hear how the city resisted both the Scots and the Normans throughout its history and how it became a regional capital. You’ll also discover how Durham has been inspired and shaped by its stunning Romanesque Cathedral.
Lincoln Free Walking Tour
Lincoln is a small city, with a big history. The Lincoln Free Walking Tour will take you on a journey through the past, from the city’s inception as a Roman fortress, through to the present day. Led by guides Brant Clayton and Matthew Thomas, this fun and engaging tour explores Lincoln’s historic quarter, before meandering down Steep Hill into the modern city centre.
Oxford University & City Walking Tour
Enjoy a 2 hour walking tour where you’ll explore Oxford’s famous university colleges, libraries, hidden alleyways and famous sports, including various Harry Potter filming locations. You’ll hear stories and tales about Oxford’s troubled past and how it endured and developed into the enchanting city it is today. Don’t forget to look up to marvel at the city’s dreaming spires.
Salisbury City Guides
Join Salisbury City Guides and embark on a tour, discovering the beauty of this Medieval city! With its original street plan still in place, along with timber framed houses dating back to the 13th and 14th century, wind through buzzing streets and explore the many landmarks this city holds.
Stratford Town Walk
Walk in the footsteps of William Shakespeare while hearing captivating stories of fire, flood, plague, medieval medical cures, old fashioned sayings and history. You’ll see the city’s famous sports, including Shakespeare’s Birthplace, Holy Trinity Church, Shakespeare’s Schoolroom and Royal Theatres.
So there you have it, our list of fantastic introductory tours to help you discover the tales behind England’s historic cities while seeing all the sights and stunning scenery. Be sure to check out our ‘inspire’ blog posts to unlock more great things to do throughout our historic cities.
