4 Hours
Durham is one of the most famous cities in the North of England. Sitting under the fantastic Cathedral of Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham and the imposing Castle. This tour gives you an in-depth introduction to this city which has grown around the shrine of its Anglo-Saxon saint, St. Cuthbert. The Bishops of Durham were both church and military leaders defending the North of England from the Scottish threat. On this tour will take you on a journey around the capital of the land of the Prince Bishops. We will take you through the Grand Romanesque Cathedral – often described to be the greatest Cathedral in England - explaining the architecture and history of the building before showing you the Open Treasures where the treasures of the Bishop of Durham have been gathered and curated for you to discover.
We will meet at Durham’s Train station at the beginning of this four-hour tour This tour includes entrance to Durham Cathedral. The tour start at either 9 am or 1 pm and requires pre-booking.
Walking shoes and all weather clothing. We also suggest a camera to take photos.
Entry or admission fee. As a part of this tour, we include a guided tour of Durham Cathedral.
Hello,
Thank you for booking the Durham City Half Day Tour, we look forward to meeting you. Your guide will be in touch with you on the day of the tour, so please make sure an up-to-date mobile/cell phone number has been provided. We suggest wearing walking shoes and all-weather clothing, as the weather can be variable and the terrain uneven in places. If any member of your group has any disabilities, mobility issues or visual impairment please do contact us as we can customise the tour to you. If you have any other questions please contact us via email at info@ilestours.co.uk, or phone/WhatsApp on +447734130422.
We look forward to having you on a tour soon!
Best wishes,
Iles Tours