The 4 Best Middlesbrough Tours

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, hearing tales of miners, ghosts, criminals, saints, dragons, and local legends. The route covers the Market Place, castle, cathedral, riverside, and historic bridges. It is family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, and offered in English.

“Very informative in an entertaining way. All the major landmarks covered plus some that would be unnoticed.”

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2.Durham Food Tour

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

Meet at Durham Market Place at 11:30 am for a 3.5-hour food walk led by a local host such as Donna. Sample artisan products, market treats, and local and international dishes at independent restaurants. Food and drinks are included, with non-alcoholic choices at every stop.

“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

Follow guide Peter on a 90-minute walk through Durham’s Market Place, riverbanks, university Bailey, and UNESCO World Heritage site. Hear stories of St. Cuthbert, the Prince Bishops, city legends, and local life, ending at Durham Cathedral. Dogs and questions are welcome.

“Our guide (I think it was Peter?) was excellent; personable and very knowledgeable. He'd undertaken his own research deeper into the city's history so was able to bring with him stories and facts that you would not otherwise have known about. Really enjoyed it despite the rain and cold!”

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4.Essential Whitby: Discover the town’s legends on a self-guided audio tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $9Best value

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a self-guided walk from the Captain Cook Memorial Statue to Whitby Abbey. You’ll hear local legends and history as you pass Pannett Park, Tate Hill Pier, the 199 Steps, and St Mary’s Church, with offline maps and audio included.

“The whole experience was amazing, knowing where to go and what it is we were looking at. We rely got to see the hidden bits of Whitby that without the tour we'd struggle to find.”

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