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Meet a local guide—a geography teacher with four years of tour experience
Admire world-class architecture that provides a backdrop to the tour
Discover rare stories from the darker side of Durham's history
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Sightseeing Tours
Tour Type
Shared tour
Transportation method
Get there on your own
Tour types
Guided tour
Meal arrangement
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Sightseeing type
City walking tour, Historic site tour
Transport
Walking
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Market Place- The darker side of the social history of Durham. From coal mining to hidden cemeteries. Framwellgate Bridge- Tales of escaped prisoners and Prince Bishops in the brutal early Norman period. Durham Cathedral- Learn about saintly miracles and tales of the dungeon that lay beneath the cathedral. Palace Green- Hear stories of ghosts from the castle, medieval burial grounds, deadly rebellion and modern miracles, all whilst witnessing magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the castle and cathedral. Kingsgate- Learn the gruesome story behind this site’s namesake whilst enjoying some divisive 20th century architecture. Durham Crown Court- Durham’s 200 year old prison has been ‘home’ to some of England’s most infamous criminals. Learn about how prisoners exercised, escaped and were executed. Old Elvet- The oldest pub in the city. The perfect location for locals to have a good old day out and enjoy a hanging from the gallows. Elvet Bridge- The tour reaches its finale beneath Elvet Bridge. Hear the tragic tales of some of the city’s previous occupants…some of whom are still believed to be around today.
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