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Dark Durham Tour
Dark Durham Tour
Dark Durham Tour
Outside of St. Nic's church, Market Place
Dark Durham Tour

Dark Durham Tour

By Walkabout Durham
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$32 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
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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.

Activity location

  • Durham Market Place
    • Durham Indoor Market Market Place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Market place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Dark Durham Tour
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m1h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00 pm
Price details
AU$32.18 x 1 AdultAU$32.18
Total
Price is AU$32.18
Until Thu, 26 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedProvide City centre recommendations.

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Durham Market Place
  • 10m
The darker side of the social history of Durham. From coal mining to hidden cemeteries.
Framwellgate Bridge
  • 10m
Tales of escaped prisoners and Prince Bishops in the brutal early Norman period.
Durham Cathedral
  • 10m
Learn about saintly miracles and tales of the dungeon that lay beneath the cathedral.
Palace Green
  • 15m
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.
Kingsgate Footbridge
  • 10m
Learn the gruesome storey behind this site’s namesake whilst enjoying some divisive 20th century architecture.
Durham
  • 10m
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.
The Dun Cow
  • 10m
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.
Elvet Bridge
  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDurham Market Place
    • Durham Indoor Market Market Place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMarket place
    • DH1 3NJ, Durham, England, United Kingdom

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