Northumberland Tours: The 4 Best for a Short Stay

1.Guided Walking Tour of Durham & its Infamous Characters

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 248 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $13Our pick

Join Durham University graduate Tom for a 90-minute walk through Durham’s old town, riverside, bridges, cathedral, and castle. Expect local folklore, mining history, ghosts, notorious criminals, dramatic storytelling, and fine photo stops. The route is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, though Durham’s hills, cobbles, and steps require care.

“Highly Recommended tour full of really interesting facts we never knew about Durham, delivered interactively with enthusiasm ensuring we got the very most out of the trip.”

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2.Durham Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $111

Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide, including Donna, tasting food and drinks around Durham. Visit Market Hall, see the castle and cathedral, then stop at independent restaurants for local and international dishes. Groups are capped at 10, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks included.

“Very informative and interesting tour. Donna was very friendly interesting very good hostess would definitely recommend. The food was varied and delicious. Drinks were plentiful”

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3.Walkabout Durham History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $22

This 90-minute English walking tour takes you from Durham Market Place to the main doors of Durham Cathedral. Guide Peter leads a small group through medieval streets, university buildings, river bridges, city walls, and tales of St. Cuthbert and the Prince Bishops. It is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and focused on helping you understand Durham before exploring on your own.

“Solid tour of city highlights with a knowledgeable, likable and entertaining guide. Can't imagine a more informative ninety minute tour.”

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4.Vera Tour of Northumberland TV Locations

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Travel from Newcastle with an English-speaking guide such as Fran or Amanda to see Vera filming locations, Vera’s house near Holy Island, Hadrian’s Wall, Seahouses, and Alnmouth. The 6.5-hour tour uses an air-conditioned vehicle and mixes TV facts with Northumberland history. Much of the filming route is viewed from the bus.

“Well organized, jam packed. Great for fans and non- fans. Season 14 locations too! Great tour guide!”

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