Dark Durham Tour | 1 hour 30 minutes

7 Reviews | Middlesbrough
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Dark Durham Tour
2 Adults x $20.08
$40.16
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Dark Durham Tour
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$40.36
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$40.36

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Provide City center recommendations.

Overview

Delve into the darker side of Durham's past as we discover the gruesome, shocking and tragic tales of our city's rich history. From the medieval prisons, castle and cathedral to the city's historic pubs, we explore the hauntings, crimes, deadly battles and saintly miracles that add mystery and character to our beautiful little city.

Itinerary

  • Durham Market Place

    The darker side of the social history of Durham. From coal mining to hidden cemeteries.

    10 minutes

  • Framwellgate Bridge

    Tales of escaped prisoners and Prince Bishops in the brutal early Norman period.

    10 minutes

  • Durham Cathedral

    Learn about saintly miracles and tales of the dungeon that lay beneath the cathedral.

    10 minutes

  • Palace Green Library

    Hear stories of ghosts from the castle, medieval burial grounds, deadly rebellion and modern miracles, all whilst witnessing magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage site of the castle and cathedral.

    15 minutes

  • Kingsgate Footbridge

    Learn the gruesome story behind this site’s namesake whilst enjoying some divisive 20th century architecture.

    10 minutes

  • Durham

    Durham’s 200 year old prison has been ‘home’ to some of England’s most infamous criminals. Learn about how prisoners exercised, escaped and were executed.

    10 minutes

  • The Dun Cow

    The oldest pub in the city. The perfect location for locals to have a good old day out and enjoy a hanging from the gallows.

    10 minutes

  • Elvet Bridge

    The tour reaches it’s finale beneath Elvet Bridge. Hear the tragic tales of some of the city’s previous occupants…some of whom are still believed to be around today.

    15 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 24100% refund
April 25No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Brilliant evening tour

Published on Dec, 2024

Really interesting tour of the city, went in the winter in the evening which really added to the atmosphere and was a good opportunity to see the city lit up in the dark. Peter had an extensive knowledge of the city and told it well, it was a smaller tour group that night but he was still able to fill up a full 90 minute tour and answer all questions.

Brilliant walking tour round Durham

Published on Nov, 2024

This walking tour around Durham was excellent, our guide was very knowledgeable and brought the history of Durham alive for us. The tour lasted 90min starting in the market square and included the cathedral, university and prison. The pace of the tour was easy with only one steep path to negotiate and ending under Elvet bridge meant we were in the middle of town ideal for a bite to eat or a couple of pints.

Excellent tour

Published on Nov, 2024

As a group of friends who regularly go to Durham we were absolutely intrigued by the history and tales our tour guide Peter presented us with. Loads of stories we knew nothing about which made it more interesting. An excellent way of getting to know more about Durhams secret dark past highly recommend the tour and the tour guide Peter

Excellent and so interesting

Published on Sep, 2024

What an excellent tour, Peter was so knowledgeable, answered every one of our questions but not just with facts he also gave us tales that we would never have known if we’d just walked around by ourselves, couldn’t recommend this trip more

Brilliant tour, great local knowledge, very friendly

Published on Sep, 2024

Me and my friend really enjoyed this tour - it was just the 2 of us plus the guide so it was very friendly and interactive! He also had a great sense of humour and didn't mind us taking a couple of drinks around with us. Great value for money, very pleased we booked

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