Lincoln Private Walking Tour

3 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Nottingham, England

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5 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Lincoln is the capital city of Lincolnshire and one of the most picturesque and historic cities anywhere. Lincoln is one of the most beautiful and surprising hidden gems in the UK with a modern history going back to Roman times. 

Our Private Walking Tour is a great way to discover this beautiful old city as we visit and explore all the big sights and a few hidden gems. We ill go at whatever pace suits you best and visit the fantastic Cathedral, old Castle with its Magna Carta, the High Bridge and the Guildhall.

We will also walk through some of the most charming old shopping streets you will ever see so perhaps you might want to sample some local delicacies such as Lincolnshire sausages or maybe some Lincoln plum bread.

What's Included

  • Any and all entry tickets are included in this private tour,

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point
    Pickup details

    I can meet you at any central Lincoln Hotel or alternatively at Lincoln Railway Station.

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    Meeting point

    19 St Mary's St, Lincoln LN5 7EW, UK

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    I will meet you just inside the main entrance to Lincoln Railway Station.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Start Time • 10:00 AM

    What To Expect

    George Boole statue

    A wonderful statue to the Grandfather of the digital age, George Boole, who was born in Lincoln in 1815, invented Boolean logic, a system of AND, OR or NOT statements.Near the Railway Station so if meeting there we will see it about 1 minute into the tour
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Brayford Pool

    The Brayford Pool is the first inland harbour in the U.K. built by the Romans and still in use today.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    High Bridge

    The oldest bridge in the U.K. that still has occupied buildings on it. A little like the old famous medieval London Bridge
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lincoln Guildhall

    The official home of the mayor of Lincoln City. See the magnificent Stonebow which one way or the other has wowed people here for centuries.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Steep Hill

    The heart of medieval Lincoln. It's a bit of a climb but the street is lined with some lovely old shops and the views are incredible.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Jew's House

    There is a tragic stain on the history of medieval Lincoln with the persecution of Jews in the city. Find out what prompted it and see some of the finest old residential houses in the city, one of which also serves as a small Synagogue.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Well at St Paul in the Bail

    Look through the glass covers at the old Roman wall that saw used for maybe 6-800 years.Nearby the footprint of an old church can be seen.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Roman Mint Wall

    This is a rare and possibly unique example in Britain of a non-defensive Roman wall. This was the north outer wall of the basilica, the Roman town hall.The Mint Wall was originally 9m high and is about 1m thick!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Newport Arch

    See the only remaining Roman arch on the regular road network in Britain that you can drive through... there is a cute pedestrian tunnel for us too!
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    East Bight

    A little way down this unassuming lane we can see part of the old Roman City Wall and the location of the Roman Castellum Aquae and Ditch
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lincoln Castle

    This Norman Castle is built upon an older Roman fortress and is very rare in that it has 2 Mottes. The castle has a long history and is the home to one of only 4 original copies of the Magna Carta from 1215.Walk the castle walls to see the legendary views over Lincoln and the surrounding countryside,
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    David P J Ross Magna Carta Vault

    See one of the original Magna Carta documents from 1215. An agreement which the Barons forced 'bad' King John to sign and began to road to modern democracy and human rights around the world.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Victorian Prison

    Lincoln Castle’s Victorian Prison was designed for the 'separate system', an isolating regime that kept prisoners apart from the corrupting influence of their fellow prisoners.The Victorians believed that this would encourage them to reflect and repent, and more importantly to reform.Men, women and children as young as eight were held here from 1848 to 1878 for crimes ranging from stealing a waistcoat and Bible, to highway robbery and murder.Cross the threshold into the soaring atrium and enter the prison regime. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the a Victorian prison.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Exchequer Gate

    This beautiful building isn't any old gate with a fascinating history behind it. Anywhere else it would be a star attraction worth travelling hours to see alone but this is just the entrance to the Cathedral precinct.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lincoln Cathedral

    Built upon an older Saxon church, Lincoln Cathedral was originally constructed around 1088AD. For a few centuries it was the tallest building in the world until the central spire collapsed.It remains one of the most fantastic Gothic buildings in the world, inside and out. We shall go inside on our tour.
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

    Standing almost in the shadow of Lincoln Cathedral, with sweeping views over the ancient city and the countryside beyond, the medieval bishops’ palace was once among the most important buildings in the country. The administrative centre of the largest diocese in medieval England, stretching from the Humber to the Thames, its architecture reflected enormous power and wealth.Explore the buildings and ruins. See the undercrofted East Hall and also the chapel range and entrance tower built by Bishop William Alnwick, who modernised the palace in the 1430s.See the restored heritage gardens and vineyards.**The Old Bishops Palaces closes from early November to Spring**
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    40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

    Priory Arch

    A wonderful Victorian replacement for the medieval gates on this site, assembled from the original medieval building material.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Danesgate

    The gatehouse is medieval but this was the favoured entry into the city by our Viking friends!
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    6 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Tennyson Memorial Statue

    In the gardens behind the Cathedral, see the stunning statue to the second most quoted writer in the English language.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    North Tower of the East Gate of the Wall of Roman Lindum Colonia (Lincoln)

    This gateway was at one point the main route into Lincoln.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Operated by a business

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-8607P94

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