Durham - Cathedral and Old City Private Tour

Name: Durham - Cathedral and Old City Private Tour
Brand: Viator
Price: 322.85 USD
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5.0(5)2 hours - 4 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom

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A day tour to one of the most beautiful and historic small cities in Britain. Famous for its magnificent cathedral, castle, winding streets and old market places and with wonderful views of the river far below. Durham is not to be missed!

Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Private tour
Professional guide
Durham Cathedral Volunteer Charge
Durham Castle (not always open but usually open)

Not included

Food and drinks
If meeting in Newcastle the train will be about £5

What you'll do

Across the courtyard from the cathedral is Durham castle and as they both are UN
ESCO World Heritage monuments, it represents a great chance to visit two very different cultural buildings.
1 hourAdmission included
The city is dominated by the magnificent Durham Cathedral which dates from 1093
AD and is world renowned for being one of the finest pieces of Norman architecture in the world and one of the most fabulous religious buildings. Whilst there is much to see in the cathedral, don’t miss the chance to see the tomb of Saint Cuthbert who was teaching Christianity in Northumberland back in the 7th century.
1 minAdmission included
Explore a traditional northern indoors market
15 min
A guided tour through the old streets and lanes of Durham
It is not just grand history however, Durham has some wonderful picturesque winding streets and a renowned covered market. Perhaps you might find yourself a bargain buy or find an old pub which you might want to eat in before heading back.
1 hour
A beautiful square at the centre of old Durham
5 min
Dating from the 14th century, this grand old bridge is out gateway across the River Wear and into the city
5 min
A beautiful square with medieval houses that once belonged to the monastery before King Henry VIII did his thing
10 min
A call but fascinating museum featuring amongst other things an incredible and almost unique Roman diploma
20 min

Meeting and pickup

48 locations

Pickup details

I can meet you at your hotel in Durham and we can go off on foot from there. Similarly with Newcastle with a short trip on the train.

Meeting points48

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Travelodge Newcastle Central
Forster Street, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Kabannas Newcastle
17 Carliol Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Maldron Hotel Newcastle
17 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The County Hotel
Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The Waterside Hotel
48-52 Sandhill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Malmaison Newcastle
104 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The Vermont ApartHotel
10 - 15 Sandhill, Sandhill, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (New Bridge Street) Hotel
(New Bridge Street) Hotel New Bridge Street West, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Roomzzz Newcastle City
6 Clavering Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Staybridge Suites Newcastle by IHG
Buxton Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre (The Gate) hotel
95 Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Westgate Apartments
2 Graingerville South Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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55 Degrees North
55 55 Degrees North Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Sandman Signature Newcastle Hotel
Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Chasley Hotel
Newgate Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Hotel Indigo Newcastle By IHG
2/8 Fenkle Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The New Bridge Hotel
Newbridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Holiday Inn Newcastle - Jesmond By IHG
Jesmond Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Merchants Quay Week2Week
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE2 2AA B1307, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Radisson Blu Hotel, Durham
Frankland Lane, Durham, United Kingdom
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Hilton Newcastle Tyne Bridge
Bottle Bank, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Holiday Inn Newcastle City
New Bridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Friars Gate Luxury Apartments
Low Friars, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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INNSiDE by Melia Newcastle
Bridge Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Premier Inn Durham City Centre (Walkergate) hotel
Freemans Place, Walkergate, Durham, United Kingdom
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Hotel central tipo boutique
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Trinity Gardens Week2Week
Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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The Vermont Hotel
Castle Garth, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Delta Hotels Durham Royal County
Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
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St John's College
3 South Bailey, Cranmer Hall, Durham, United Kingdom
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Durham Castle
The Castle Palace Green, University of Durham, Palace Green, Durham, United Kingdom
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The Kingslodge Inn - The Inn Collection Group
Waddington Street, Flass Vale, Durham, United Kingdom
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Leonardo Hotel Newcastle Quayside
South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom
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Hotel Indigo Durham by IHG
9 Old Elvet, Durham, United Kingdom
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Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre Millennium Bridge Hotel
City Road, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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easyHotel Newcastle City Centre
Proctor House, 23-29 Side, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
Neville Street, Baron House, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Grey Street Hotel
2-12 Grey Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Hotel Motel One Newcastle
15-25 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Premier Inn Newcastle City Centre Quayside Hotel
The Quayside, The Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Surtees Hotel
12-18 Dean Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Kensington House
5 Osborne Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Hashtag Newcastle Collingwood
Collingwood, Kings Manor Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Newcastle Quayside Hotel
112 Newbridge Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Travelodge Newcastle Quayside
Riverview Buildings 32 Close, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Royal Station Hotel
Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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Premier Inn Durham City Centre (Milburngate) hotel
Milburngate Bar, Milburngate, Durham, United Kingdom
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Quayside View
27 Sandhill, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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End point

End

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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