Durham City Geleid Wandeltocht met lokale Expertgids

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Durham City Geleid Wandeltocht met lokale Expertgids is een 1 u 45 min tour in kleine groep in Middlesbrough, Engeland, aangeboden door North East Spirit Tours. Reizigers geven het een 5,0 uit 5 op basis van 10 beoordelingen op Viator en Tripadvisor. Prijzen vanaf € 15,87 per persoon, en gratis annuleren is mogelijk. Inbegrepen: There are no entrance fees payable as part of this tour.

Snelle feiten

Duur

1 u 45 min

Groep

Kleine groep, maximaal 8 reizigers

Talen

English

Ophalen

Verzamelen op het startpunt

Bevestiging

Directe bevestiging

Reizigers

1–15 per boeking · volwassene verplicht

Leeftijden

Kind 0–14 · Volwassene 15–120

Annuleren

Gratis annuleren (zie voorwaarden)

Opties & beschikbaarheid

• Durham City Tour with a Local Guide

  vanaf € 12,97

  Dagen:

  Elke dag

  Starttijden:

  10:30, 13:30, 15:00

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Tijden en prijzen komen uit de actuele planning van de aanbieder en worden bij het boeken bevestigd.

Overzicht

Programma

1. Stop 1 · 15 min

   We'll start with the Journey statue which tells the story of the Viking raids which led to the monks of St Cuthbert accidentally founding Durham in 995.

2. Stop 2 · 20 min

   This lively square has been Durham’s civic heart for centuries, home to the historic Market Hall, three fascinating statues, and the beautiful St Nicholas’s Church. We'll talk about where the bodies are buried - literally - and the story of Charles Vane, the worst man in Durham to ever have a statue built to him.

3. Stop 3 · 20 min

   Having walked down the busy shopping street Silver Street and seen the hidden passageway up to the Cathedral, we'll stop on Framwellgate Bridge to get your first view of the majestic Durham Castle, discussing its fascinating history.

4. Stop 4 · 5 min

   We'll walk along the River Wear path, taking in the fantastic view of the Castle and the Cathedral from below as well as seeing the historic boat houses and mills.
   
   We'll then take in the view that JM Turner made famous of the Cathedral from Prebends Bridge and discuss the famous and infamous Prince Bishops of Durham.

5. Stop 5 · 10 min

   We’ll see the best preserved remains of the old city walls, and walk up South Bailey and into the College - today the most exclusive and peaceful part of the city but once the heart of the monastery.
   
   It’s then to the Chorister School - including a photo of some surprising famous ex-pupils - and see the infamous Dark Entry to the Cathedral.

6. Stop 6 · 15 min

   View of the Cathedral from College Green

7. Stop 7 · 5 min

   Passing into the heart of the World Heritage Site, Palace Green is the historic centre of the old fortified city of Durham. From here we'll get another view of the majestic Cathedral, Castle and the discuss the historic church and university buildings of Palace Green.

8. Stop 8

   We cross the river over the modern masterpiece Kingsgate Footbridge, telling the surprising story of its connection with Sydney Opera House.

9. Stop 9 · 10 min

   It's then on to outside His Majesties Prison Durham to talk about a daring escape and an infamous ghost, then on to the lovely Old Council Offices on Old Elvet, where we'll talk about the historic and world famous Durham Miners Gala. Our final stop is Elvet Bridge, home of two of notorious night spots, one with a connection to high politics.

Ontmoetingspunt

Beoordelingen van reizigers

Goed om te weten

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Annuleringsbeleid

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

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