Middlesbrough Tours, Tickets & Excursions

While strolling along cobbled streets and riverside footpaths, you will view some of the world's best architecture and encounter gripping tales of the kings, Prince Bishops and local people who have made Durham one of England's most fascinating, and historically significant, cities. Our History Tour will take you from the bustling heart of the Market Place to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the castle.

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.

Make the most of your time in Whitby, and discover the seaside town’s legends and tucked-away treasures with an audio tour. This self-guided GPS experience is designed to help you see Whitby in a new light while orienting you to classic attractions such as Whitby Abbey and the Captain Cook Memorial Museum.

Explore the city of Durham the best way, with a private Blue Badge guide who knows the city intimately. With an itinerary that’s tailored to your interests, you’ll walk around Durham’s history-steeped streets, discovering landmarks and vantage points, and learning about characters such as the little Count of Poland who left their mark on the city.

Get a different take on Durham’s history with a tour focused on crime and punishment in the city through the ages. You’ll walk the winding cobblestone streets with a guide, passing cultural attractions and sights, as you listen to lesser-heard tales from the city’s past. Durham Castle, the Palace Green, and Saddler Street are a few of the pass-by sites along the route.

Get the lowdown on Whitby’s historic East Side, with a self-guided audio tour that lets you explore at your own pace. After downloading the cellphone App, you can start the tour whenever you wish, following a carefully prepared route around the seaside neighborhood. Tales of Charles Dickens’ characters, the Penny Hedge, and vampire blood complete the experience.

Cut out the crowds, and discover Durham with your own private guide—a local expert who knows the city well. You’ll get insights into the cathedral quarter, the historic university, and the medieval history of the city as you walk, and learn about Durham’s industrial development through the ages, too. Extra bonus: the operator remains committed to ensuring any Covid-19 policies are adhered to on the tours.

Delving into Durham’s sights without a guide may leave you scratching the surface of their history, and missing important detail. Make the most of Durham’s UNESCO-protected riches and dive deeper into their past on this half-day guided tour. Explore Durham Castle, view 11th-century Durham Cathedral and its Open Treasure exhibition; and learn historical stories you’d likely never hear if sightseeing alone. A choice of departures gives useful flexibility.

Discover a different side to the city of Durham as you stroll along the cobbled streets and riverside. This tour see's us sample from a selection independent traders within Durham indoor market as a great kick off to the afternoon. We then experience an eclectic mix of dining styles as we start to work our way through courses. It wouldn't be right not to stop and take in the breathtaking views of Durham Cathedral & Castle! All food & drinks are included on this tour.

Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given nearly 120 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then wander throughout the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide that will be texting you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible anytime start - 100% free cancellation up to 24hrs before - Just 1 Ticket for your whole group!! (with our great value device sharing ticket) The smartphone travel tool that helps you discover the great outdoors & connect with the world around you. Utilising seamless GPS technology, it takes you off-the-beaten-track to discover hidden gems & incredible places you may never find alone. As you travel you earn points by visiting destinations, solving clues & completing challenges. The Travel League lets you compete with fellow explorers. Each season win amazing prizes & become the UK’s Greatest Explorer! Whether exploring by car, on foot around town, or hiking across the countryside, our GPS technology guides you every step of the way. Take the stress out of planning trips with this perfect blend of challenge, fun & learning

Zombie Scavengers tests your ability to survive after a Zombie Apocalypse. The game leads you through the city, where you will have 60 minutes to collect survival items for your colony. The Setting: Small colonies of the living are doing all they can to survive. You and your team have been tasked with scavenging for survival supplies for your colony. You’ll only have 60 minutes to figure out which items you'll need and find as many items on the list as you can. Your Mission: With 1 hour and your team of up to 10 people, you will use your smartphone to search the area for much needed food, supplies, and shelter. Along the way, you will be asked to do some challenges or answer some trivia questions. The goal is to score at least 4000 points in 1 hour in order to survive the zombie apocalypse! PS. Our game is family friendly, no actual zombies are involved in the scavenger hunt.

Famed for its historical landmarks, seaside vistas, and literary lore, Whitby is one of Yorkshire’s highlight towns—and this full-day, private tour makes planning a trip seamless. Following morning pickup from your York hotel, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle, and admire the scenery of the North York Moors as you go. Upon arrival in Whitby, discover Captain Cook’s former house, visit the ruined Whitby Abbey (which inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula), and try the local fish and chips (own expense).

What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period! . From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Do you know that the main character of the film “Dear John” was from Durham? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere.

Delving into Durham’s sights on your own may mean you come away with only a skin-deep understanding of theirs and the city’s history. With this walking tour, gain full insight into the landmarks, including the Cathedral, Castle, and Market Place, with a guide who’ll ensure you view the must-sees and hear the stories behind them. A choice of time slots provides useful flexibility to fit the tour into your schedule.

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

In December 2018 the first batches of Taplin & Mageean were sold from a train parked on the distillery platform The Taplin & Mageean Gin Train Experience recreates this moment as we serve our range of Gins on a private carriage train traveling on the Wensleydale Railway, ending with a tour of our distillery and a chance to sample our other spirits.. Tickets include 4 G&T's from the award winning Taplin & Mageean range, Wensleydale train journey, branded Taplin & Mageean glass and distillery tour

Take the worry out of your departure to Manchester Airport (MAN) and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis at the hotel, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

History-steeped Durham sits just north of York, and offers up cobbled streets crowned by UNESCO-protected Durham Cathedral and Castle. Getting there by yourself means a hire car or train— both leaving you without a guide to help you fully appreciate the old city’s sights. This private tour closes all the gaps: providing easy transport, a time-efficient itinerary that covers the must-sees, and a guide for important context and insight.

Together with a professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. The name "Durham" comes from the Old English "dun", meaning hill, and the Old Norse "holme", which translates to island. You will have a chance to explore the city while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Do you know what is the most famous building in this amazing city? You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, and corners of Durham. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. Perfect for those visiting the city for the first time and wanting to get the most out of it!

You will visit the traditional Christmas market which offers locals 3 days of festive fun with plenty of market stalls and entertainment for all the family to enjoy. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places in Durham. Located in the site of the iconic Durham Cathedral and Castle, the market is a popular event for locals and visitors from further afield who visit Durham for the festive period. What makes it so popular? What local products must taste at Christmas? Fill your heart with the joy and experience magic of Durham. You will feel spellbound with a charming atmosphere, which you can feel only this time of the year! What is the story of the Christmas tree? Who was the first to decorate it in the world? What magical things can happen during the Christmas period? Have you heard about Christmas spells? You will hear miraculous Christmas legends about Durham.

The only bridge bungee jump in England and without doubt one of the most specular bungee jump locations in the Uk. Located close to the stunning Yorkshire coast and Yorkshire moors national park it makes for a fantastic place for an experience where the memory will last a lifetime.

This tour is not just about Durham, the place, but its people and the stories behind them. From Durham's Narnia connection to its mining heritage, from dragons & saints to a serial killer, this city is full of stories you won't forget. Travellers, students and locals alike are guaranteed to discover something new about Durham while enjoying breathtaking views of the cathedral and historic city centre. The tour is family friendly and offers a fully accessible route. Your guide is an enthusiastic local resident, Durham University graduate, and expert in all things Durham, past and present.