History Tours in Durham
Compare 17 history tours in Durham, with prices from €5. Top rated: Walkabout Durham History Tour (5.0★). Free cancellation on most bookings.
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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.
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.
deborahjh2015·2026-06-15·
★ 5.0
Private Durham Walking Tour with Expert Local Guide
Durham: a gem on the river Wear
Anna was superlative as a guide, historian, story-teller, and true host to this gorgeous city. She met us at our hotel (and had some wonderful history to impart about that as well) and guided us throughout the city's vennels, squares, river walk, cathedral, and college with knowledge, humour, and sincerity. We could have spent the entire day wtih her- her timings so we had enough time to enjoy and soak in areas was spot on. Durham is an exquisite city- with its rich history it should be on everyone's wish list!
Frequently asked questions
How much should I budget for history tours in Durham?
Plan on €18 to €253 per adult, which covers half of the 17 options on this page. The cheapest is the Durham Monks, Miners and cathedral secrets tour with mobile app at €5.
Which languages are the tours in?
English is the most common, offered by 17 experiences, followed by German, French, Italian and Russian. Use the Language filter to narrow the list.
Do history tours in Durham have free cancellation?
Almost all do. 100% of the options on this page can be cancelled for a full refund, and each experience page shows the exact deadline.
Are there tours with hotel pickup?
Two experiences on this page include pickup, such as the Durham - Cathedral and Old City Private Tour. For the rest, the meeting point is in your booking confirmation.
How quickly is my booking confirmed?
94% of the options here confirm instantly. Others are confirmed by the operator, usually within 48 hours. Filter by “Instant confirmation” to see only the instant ones.
How much time should I set aside?
Allow about 2 hours for a typical experience here. The longest lasts 6 hours; use the Duration filter for shorter ones.
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.
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