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Private Tour - Durham and Bishop Auckland full day Tour

By Iles Tours
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Overview

The Prince Bishops of Durham were incredibly powerful lords and religious leaders in the North of England during the Middle Ages. They wielded the power of both secular lords and medieval bishops – being able to rival monarchs at points in their power. It was often joked during the Middle Ages that there were two kings in England – one sat in London wearing a crown while the other sat in Durham wearing a mitre.

During this tour, we will explore the UNESCO world heritage site, Durham Cathedral. From there we will have lunch before proceeding to Auckland Castle – now famous for the internationally acclaimed Auckland Project. Here you will explore Auckland Castle and the Faith Museum, telling the story of Christianity in the British Isles.

This tour is a whole-day tour. Entry to all sites is included.
Lunch is included on this tour.

Activity location

  • Durham Cathedral
    • The College,
    • DH1 3EH, Durham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Durham Cathedral
    • The College,
    • DH1 3EH, Durham, United Kingdom

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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transportation
  • What's includedWhat's includedLunch
  • What's includedWhat's includedThis tour includes a local knowledgeable guide who will tell you the darker stories of Durham

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for travelers who are not able to conduct longer walks

Activity itinerary

Durham Cathedral
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
We will take you through the Grand Romanesque Cathedral of Durham – often described to be the greatest Cathedral in England – explaining the architecture and history of the building before showing you the Open Treasures where the treasures of the Bishop of Durham have been gathered and curated.
Bishop Auckland
  • 2h
Auckland Castle – now famous for the internationally acclaimed Auckland Project. Here you will explore Auckland Castle and the Faith Museum, telling the story of Christianity in the British Isles.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESDurham Cathedral
    • The College,
    • DH1 3EH, Durham, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEDurham Cathedral
    • The College,
    • DH1 3EH, Durham, United Kingdom

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