Durham’s Landmarks and Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Durham’s Landmarks and Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Adults x $9.99

$19.98

Approx Total

$19.98

Durham’s Landmarks and Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

2 Adults x $9.99

$19.98

Approx Total

$19.98

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

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

Overview

This self-guided walking tour takes you on a journey through time to explore the dramatic peninsula of Durham city. You’ll make your way from the bustling heart of the city, along tranquil riverside footpaths and medieval bridges, to the world-famous Durham Cathedral. You’ll see some of the most spectacular vantage points around, and hear tales of St. Cuthbert and his miraculous journey to the city roughly 300 years after his death! Along the way, you’ll encounter the legendary kings and ferocious rivalries that have shaped Durham since Anglo-Saxon times. From wealthy and eccentric Prince Bishops to humble locals, you’ll meet the people who have made the city what it is today. Allow an hour for the tour without any additional stops but you can pause the tour whenever you want for refreshments enroute. You'll need to download the tour onto the VoiceMap app which uses your location to move the story along at the right time and place. The tour can also be enjoyed virtually at home.

Itinerary

N/A (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

You'll cross over the Prebends Bridge, learn about its origin and what it's named after.
N/A (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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 (Pass By)

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

Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

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Showing 1-5 of 21 reviews with 5 stars

Clever tour

Published on Jul, 2024

My friend and I really enjoyed this tour and the interactivity worked like magic! It was So clever how the app knew where we were and started and stopped so we could keep our phones safely in our pockets. The guide was very informative and knew lots about the city and the place where we started and the cathedral where we finished were exactly what we wanted.

Not a bad option

Published on Sep, 2023

Was in Durham for two days but no walking tours running on a Friday so took up the self guided option. It was actually really informative easy to follow the directions and we would never of found our way around with out it. Took just over an hour, a pleasant walk with history details but at a nice pace. Well done would recommend. (You do have to go down steps to the river)

Great walking tour!

Published on Jul, 2023

I was impressed by the knowledge of the audio guide. Also with the VoiceMap technology that allowed the description to know where we were so the commentary was appropriate for the location.

Great way to get an insight into Durham.

Published on Jul, 2023

Easy to use self guided tour. Easy to understand and to navigate and a great insight into the area. An economically way to transverse the area. Highly recommend.

Enjoyable informative walk

Published on Apr, 2023

Really informative tour taking in all the main sights. Great to be able to do it in your own time at your own pace

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