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Historic Walking Tour of Colchester | 1 hour 30 minutes

23 Reviews | Norwich
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Historic Walking Tour of Colchester
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$37.64
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$37.64
Historic Walking Tour of Colchester
2 Adults x $18.92
$37.84
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$37.84

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Services of a Qualified Colchester Guide
  • Admission Fee to Colchester Castle is £12 for Adults and £8 for Children

Overview

Whether it is your first visit to Colchester or you have lived here for years, this introductory walk brings to life the hidden treasures of Britain’s first and newest city. Join one of our friendly and knowledgeable Green Badge Guides, who will share with you tales of conquest, destruction, and rebuilding. We will visit many of Colchester's historic landmarks, and along the way we will hear about the people who shaped the city and the legacy they have left. A fun and informative introduction with lots of tips and ideas for places to see and enjoy around Colchester.

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    Enjoy our walk around the largest Norman Keep and discover what lies beneath

    20 minutes

  • St. Botolph's Priory

    Wander amongst the ruins of this Augustinian Priory

    5 minutes

  • Castle Park

    Discover the spot where Royalist Civil War leaders were put to death after the Siege of Colchester

    5 minutes

  • Jumbo Water Tower (Pass By)

    Discover the connection between our magnificent water tower and The Greatest Showman

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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October 28100% refund
October 29No refund

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Great afternoon learning about Colchester!

Published on May, 2025

Ian was the perfect guide! We spent 1.5 hours learning about Colchester and its historical past - it was interesting, entertaining and insightful. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn more about Colchester!

Brilliant tour

Published on Apr, 2025

Really amazing tour with an incredibly knowledgeable and personable guide, Di. She knew loads of history about Colchester (obviously) but also a lot about various towns and counties around. We would definitely have missed out on a lot of Colchester's hidden gems if we hadn't done this tour and saw some lovely buildings, gardens and a ghost. Di was fantastically helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The tour wasn't rushed - in fact, Di went well over the allotted time and didn't mind in the slightest. Would thoroughly recommend

Amazing Tour! We learned...

Published on Apr, 2025

Amazing Tour! We learned a lot from our super knowledgeable guide. This really brought the city to life. And they were very accommodating too. Thank you!

It was very interesting...

Published on Apr, 2025

It was very interesting and insightful. Glyn was friendly and knowledgeable. I would recommend to friends and family.

Great walking tour, guide was very knowledgeable

Published on Mar, 2025

It was a great walking tour, the guide was very knowledgeable and asked us if there was anything specific we were really interested in. Lots of historical buildings/ruins and they weren't too far from each other, so even though the tour was 1 hour and 1/2 it didn't involve constant walking! The guide also gave us advice of other things to see in the area.

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