Durham Castle Tours and Tickets

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.