Private Durham Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide
Overview
Discover one of England's most beautiful historic cities on a private walking tour designed exclusively for your group.
With your own knowledgeable local guide, explore Durham's winding medieval streets, UNESCO World Heritage landmarks, hidden lanes and spectacular riverside viewpoints while uncovering nearly 1,000 years of fascinating history.
Rather than following a scripted route, your guide brings Durham to life through stories of prince bishops, pilgrims, students, miners, royalty and everyday local life. Along the way you'll discover how this compact city helped shape the history of England.
As this is a private experience, the pace is entirely yours. Pause for photographs, ask as many questions as you like, or spend more time exploring the places that interest you most.
Whether you're visiting Durham for the first time or returning to discover more, this tour offers an engaging introduction to one of Britain's finest historic cities.
What's Included
- Professional, local tourist guide
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Durham
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Durham Market Hall
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace Green Library
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Durham Castle (pass by)
Durham Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chorister School (pass by)
Prebends Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
The old Corn Mill (pass by)
Framwellgate Bridge
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Professional, local tourist guide.
- Gratuities.
- Private transportation.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Durham Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Durham Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Professional, local tourist guide
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
