Durham

England Guided Walking History Tour of Durham

Get to know Durham inside and out with the help of a passionate guide who knows about this beautiful city’s history. Walk the cobbled streets with a tour leader who really knows their stuff, from dragons and saints to a serial killer. You’ll also hear all about the city’s literary and mining past, all while you take in views of the cathedral and city center.

England Walking History Tour in Durham

Immerse yourself in the storied past of this historic city with a guide who’s passionate about sharing their knowledge. Spend a fascinating 1.5 hours walking the cobbled streets of Durham, from Market Place to UNESCO World Heritage Site Palace Green—all while you learn about the city’s past and present.

Private Durham Walking Tour with Blue Badge Guide

Explore the city of Durham the best way, with a private Blue Badge guide who knows the city intimately. With an itinerary that’s tailored to your interests, you’ll walk around Durham’s history‐steeped streets, discovering landmarks and vantage points, and learning about characters such as the little Count of Poland who left their mark on the city.

Durham Landmarks and Legends Self‐Guided Audio Tour

Explore Durham’s highlights and history with maximum flexibility on this self‐guided audio walking tour. Download the lifetime‐access smartphone app and follow the directions to each landmark as you hear tales and legends of the city’s past and meet the characters who shaped its destiny. Admire elegant Market Place, follow riverside trails, and take in the stunning Cathedral as the commentary proffers insight and detail you could easily miss otherwise.

Guided Walking Historian Tour in Downtown Durham

This tour is hosted by a local historian who will provide you with a unique perspective on the history of Durham. Our guide has worked as an exhibit creator, educator, and researcher for local museums and historical organizations, and will provide a well‐loved level of expertise. Guests will observe beautiful architecture and absorb fascinating stories from Durham's past, ranging from its origins as a tobacco processing center to its growth to become one of the most innovative and fastest‐growing cities in the American South.

Durham African‐American Historic Walking Tour

Durham is a special site in the African American experience. The city served as a thriving hub of business and commerce, an economic refuge, and a symbol of progress. Visitors like W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington marveled at the city as a model for the black middle class, and it's no wonder why when you learn what Durham's African American population achieved: from the foundation of the largest black‐owned company of the 20th Century to the formation of a brick‐making juggernaut that physically built much of the city, and much, much more. Durham also hosts "Parrish Street", the best preserved "black business district" in the country, an attraction that leaves quite the impression. This tour is hosted by a local historian who wants to share his love of Durham's history with you. Travel between these sites and gain a new perspectives on the triumphs and challenges of Durham's history.

Oyster Tasting and Kayak Tour

This two‐hour tour is the perfect opportunity for those looking to taste fresh oysters, paddle with a trained kayak guide, and observe coastal wildlife. We will explore Little Bay, a tidal estuary located outside of Portsmouth, NH, near the mouth of the Piscataqua River where there is an abundance of aquatic wildlife from shellfish to shorebirds. Then, we will paddle to Hidden Coast Shellfish's floating farmhouse to learn all about their growing and harvesting process. The oysters you sample will be fresh picked from the ocean!

Private Durham Walking Tour

Cut out the crowds, and discover Durham with your own private guide—a local expert who knows the city well. You’ll get insights into the cathedral quarter, the historic university, and the medieval history of the city as you walk, and learn about Durham’s industrial development through the ages, too. Extra bonus: the operator remains committed to ensuring any Covid‐19 policies are adhered to on the tours.

Durham Self‐Guided City Scavenger Hunt

If you’re looking for a fun way to discover Durham, North Carolina, then look no further than this app‐led scavenger hunt. Your goal is to complete challenges and find objects all over the city, taking in the sights as you go. Each object found earns you points and puts you closer to being crowned the scavenger hunt king or queen.

Durham’s Landmarks and Legends: A Self‐Guided Audio Tour

This self‐guided walking tour takes you on a journey through time to explore the dramatic peninsula of Durham city. You’ll make your way from the bustling heart of the city, along tranquil riverside footpaths and medieval bridges, to the world‐famous Durham Cathedral. You’ll see some of the most spectacular vantage points around, and hear tales of St. Cuthbert and his miraculous journey to the city roughly 300 years after his death! Along the way, you’ll encounter the legendary kings and ferocious rivalries that have shaped Durham since Anglo‐Saxon times. From wealthy and eccentric Prince Bishops to humble locals, you’ll meet the people who have made the city what it is today. Allow an hour for the tour without any additional stops but you can pause the tour whenever you want for refreshments enroute. You'll need to download the tour onto the VoiceMap app which uses your location to move the story along at the right time and place. The tour can also be enjoyed virtually at home.