Activities in Durham
Compare 22 activities in Durham, with prices from €5. Top rated: Durham Food Tour (5.0★). Free cancellation on most bookings.
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Recent reviews of tours and tickets on this page.
johncG3393BX·2026-10-05·
★ 5.0
Durham City Guided Walking Tour with local expert guide
A thoroughly enjoyable tour
A thoroughly enjoyable tour. Peter was excellent at providing insight, historical background and humour. Very informative and interesting and delivered with passion and a clear knowledge.
307middleton70·2026-10-05·
★ 5.0
Durham Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
Very useful
We only had a brief time, the guide was very convenient, slight issues with downloading as we had to download another Ap It was we think slightly overpriced by maybe £2
U5263JEgillh·2026-09-22·
★ 5.0
Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app
Fabulous audio tour of Durham
Great value guided tour of Durham downloaded to iPhone. Quality of the audio was perfect and tour very interesting. Would definitely recommend if you prefer to do a tour at your own pace and make it more personal.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for activities in Durham?
Plan on €15 to €345 per adult, which covers half of the 22 options on this page. The cheapest is the Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app at €5.
Can I book activities in Durham in my language?
English is the most common, offered by 22 experiences, followed by German, Russian, French and Italian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
What happens if I need to cancel?
For 21 of the 22 experiences here you get a full refund if you cancel in time, usually up to 24 hours before. The deadline is shown on each booking page.
Do any experiences include pickup from my hotel?
Two experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Durham - Cathedral and Old City Private Tour. The others start from a meeting point shared after booking.
Will my booking be confirmed straight away?
For 21 of the 22 experiences, yes: you get an instant confirmation and a mobile voucher. The rest are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours.
How long do activities in Durham last?
Most last about 2 hours. 16 options take 2 hours or less, and the longest lasts 6 hours.
Which tour do travellers rate highest?
The Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters is rated 5.0 from 283 reviews, the highest on this page among experiences with at least 50 reviews.
More things to do in Durham
Walking tours in Durham20 experiences · from €5
Durham Cathedral tours and tickets18 experiences · from €5
History tours in Durham17 experiences · from €5
Indoor Market tours and tickets12 experiences · from €12
Durham Castle tours and tickets13 experiences · from €6
Framwellgate Bridge tours and tickets11 experiences · from €8
Prebends Bridge tours and tickets8 experiences · from €8
