Durham Landmarks and Legends Self-Guided Audio Tour
Free Cancellation
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E-voucher

English

Free Cancellation

Overview

Explore Durham’s highlights and history with maximum flexibility on this self-guided audio walking tour. Download the lifetime-access smartphone app and follow the directions to each landmark as you hear tales and legends of the city’s past and meet the characters who shaped its destiny. Admire elegant Market Place, follow riverside trails, and take in the stunning Cathedral as the commentary proffers insight and detail you could easily miss otherwise.

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VoiceMap

Itinerary

  • The tour starts in Durham Market Place. You'll learn about the square's history, how to use the VoiceMap app which you'll use to take the tour and why there's a statue of Neptune in the square.

  • Framwellgate Bridge

    The tour takes you over the Framwellgate Bridge. From the bridge, you'll have a great view of Durham Castle which you'll learn about.

  • Durham Riverside Walk

    The tour takes you along a section of the Durham Riverside Walk. You'll hear more about the city's history and have a wonderful view of the cathedral.

  • Prebends Bridge

    You'll cross over the Prebends Bridge, learn about its origin and what it's named after.

  • You'll stop briefly outside the St Mary the Less church and learn why it's called "the less." You'll hear about the church before continuing with the tour.

  • Palace Green Library

    The tour stops on Palace Green where you'll hear more about the city's history and the buildings surrounding the Palace Green.

  • Durham Cathedral

    The tour ends in front of Durham Cathedral. You'll hear the history and a few stories about the cathedral.

Meeting Point Map

Location

Address

Durham Market Place, Durham DH1, UK

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Experience

Highlights

  • Flexible self-guided audio walking tour around the must-sees of Durham
  • App offers lifetime access: start, pause, and resume tour when you wish
  • Cover all the landmarks, including Palace Green, without getting lost
  • Discover history and detail that may not be obvious if exploring alone

    • Inclusions

    • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
    • Lifetime access to this tour in English
    • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

    Exclusions

    • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
    • Smartphone and headphones
    • Transportation
    • Food and drink

    Additional Information

    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    from
    EUR 9.00