Durham’s Landmarks and Legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
This self-guided walking tour takes you on a journey through time to explore the dramatic peninsula of Durham city.
You’ll make your way from the bustling heart of the city, along tranquil riverside footpaths and medieval bridges, to the world-famous Durham Cathedral. You’ll see some of the most spectacular vantage points around, and hear tales of St. Cuthbert and his miraculous journey to the city roughly 300 years after his death! Along the way, you’ll encounter the legendary kings and ferocious rivalries that have shaped Durham since Anglo-Saxon times.
From wealthy and eccentric Prince Bishops to humble locals, you’ll meet the people who have made the city what it is today. Allow an hour for the tour without any additional stops but you can pause the tour whenever you want for refreshments enroute.
You'll need to download the tour onto the VoiceMap app which uses your location to move the story along at the right time and place. The tour can also be enjoyed virtually at home.
What's Included
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Durham Market Place
Durham DH1, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Durham DH1 3EH
UK
The tour ends outside the Durham Cathedral.
What To Expect
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Durham Market Place (pass by)
Framwellgate Bridge (pass by)
Durham Riverside Walk (pass by)
Prebends Bridge (pass by)
St Mary the Less (pass by)
Palace Green Library (pass by)
Durham Cathedral (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-110804P487
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