2 hours
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Explore the city of Durham the best way, with a private Blue Badge guide who knows the city intimately. With an itinerary that’s tailored to your interests, you’ll walk around Durham’s history-steeped streets, discovering landmarks and vantage points, and learning about characters such as the little Count of Poland who left their mark on the city.
Operated by
Ken Bradshaw
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Royreviews1, Apr 2025
Great and very insightful shame about the weather. Really highly recommended was first time me and June done anything like this and will do it again in another city
susangE6072HS, Feb 2025
Ken provided a fascinating tour of Durham. He knows the historical dates and events, adds in a bit of humor and is very courteous. His flexibility afforded me the opportunity to see things I was most interested in. Great tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thanks Susan, it was lovely to show you the history, buildings and characters that provide Durham with a rich seam of information.
Mark F, Jan 2025
We booked the Durham city and cathedral tour and so glad we did. The communication in advance from Ken was excellent and hence the meeting point, time and type of tour was well planned. Ken’s knowledge of both the city and cathedral was incredible and so well delivered. The pace of the tour was perfect and at two hours was excellent value for money. Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much Ken
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thanks for your very kind review…I aim to please and you were great guests to show you my adopted city now living here for my 31st year!
dabading, Oct 2024
Ken was a marvelous guide in Durham, we saw town historic sites, the outside of the cathedral and and even had a lovely short river walk. He was full of information and answered our questions as well. He kept the pace just right for us and was very accommodating!
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thanks so much for your kind review, it was fabulous to meet you and I am so glad you enjoyed the tour. Best wishes from Durham
A 900 year old Norman-Romanesque cathedral that pioneered stone vaulted ceiling. The story of the monks carrying the coffin of the legendary miracle working monk, St.Cuthbert.
Built on the orders of William the Conqueror, the Durham Fortress quelled the Anglo-Saxons and resisted Scottish attack. Changed over the course of many centuries as successive Prince Bishops of Durham left their own mark.
Created by the flamboyant Prince Bishop Ranuf Flambard in the 11th century, the Market Place is a centre of activity and full of interesting buildings, sculptures and historical characters.
A 12th century bridge commissioned by Prince Bishop Hugh de Puiset to open up the lands to the East of Durham. See the remnants of the St.Andrew chantry, hear about the infamous bagpipe player Jimmy Allen and find out what Dominic Cummings did when he was a student at the second worst night club of Europe.
See the magnificent Georgian street full of lovely independent shops and inns/restaurants and some interesting facts quirky street views including the last remaining parts of enormous North Gate of Durham fortress.
Built in1776 this bridge affords a fantastic view of Durham Cathedral across the majestic river Wear.
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