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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$40.16
Dark Durham Tour
2 Adults x $20.18
$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

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Additional Info

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

Free Cancellation

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A must do tour when in Durham

Published on Apr, 2025

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. Full of interesting facts and myths about the people that lived and died here. Our guide was superb and clearly knew his stuff making the tour really interesting and engaging. It lasted about one hour 20 mins which was perfect. Would thoroughly recommend if you’re in Durham.

Interesting historical tour of DH1

Published on Apr, 2025

Interesting tour of durham. I have lived there for 4 years and still learnt so much about the area and its history. The guide was really friendly. Overall would recommend.

Highly recommend

Published on Apr, 2025

This was a great way to explore a stunning city with such a historical, dark and lengthy history. The tour guide was super friendly, accommodating and educated on the extensive history of the city, it's surrounding areas and even wider afield. He even answered questions that were completely of topic and casually chatted about his own history, personal experience and hobbies We would highly recommend this to everyone!

A very well informed tour...

Published on Apr, 2025

A very well informed tour guide and lots of things to see! We really enjoyed the history of the courthouse and the cathedral.

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.

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