Best Cultural Tours in Middlesbrough 2025

Middlesbrough , Yorkshire

From $ 55.03

Ken Bradshaw is a professionally trained tour guide holding the Blue Badge for North East England and will bring your tour alive as I will tailor it to fit your personal interests. We will walk through the medieval historical streets and along the River Wear showing you the highlights of this beautiful historic city. Quirky backstreets, canny views and topical points of interest will be available to view. We will see the colleges of one of the greatest learning institutions in the world: Durham University and discover the lives of countless characters such as the little Count of Poland who played his fiddle in the Victorian theatre, some of the powerful Prince Bishops and the notorious coal baron, 3rd Marquis of Londonderry whose statue dominates Durham market place. Check out my website and view my videos of the beautiful landscape of County Durham and north east England

Middlesbrough , Yorkshire

From $ 41.27

Combine two of the best things about Durham in one tour- its history and its pubs! See the stunning architecture in the heart of the historic city centre and discover the tales of conquest, miracles and tragedy that makes Durham truly unique. Add to this four stops in atmospheric and historic pubs to enjoy some real cask ale and you have the perfect walking tour.

Middlesbrough , Yorkshire

From $ 268.28

The safety & health of our guests are always of paramount importance to us. Following the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic of 2020, we are ensuring more policies are in place & adhered to during all our tours. Your local expert will give you a unique insight into Durham, the cathedral quarter, university (it's the third oldest on England!) and the medieval history of this amazing city. Explore old and new and understand how Durham has developed from ecclesiastical heartland of a nation, industrial prowess and decline right through to the grand university city it is tiday.

Middlesbrough , Yorkshire

From $ 8.99

Whitby’s historic East Side has a close affinity with the sea and this self guided audio tour provides an ideal introduction to local pastimes like fishing and rowing as well as the shipwrecks along our shore. You'll never look at the East Side in quite the same way again. You'll hear about: • Whitby’s handcrafted Lucky Ducks • Whitby's fishing heritage • The legend of the Penny Hedge • How Whitby might have inspired one of Charles Dickens' most well-known characters • The German bombardment of the town in 1914 • J. M. W. Turner's roughest sketch • The Whitby Wyrm • How to spot vampire blood I’ll point out some of the quirkiest places to have a drink along the way as well as the viewpoints most people miss. Be sure to pack your camera if you’re into photography!

Middlesbrough , Yorkshire

From $ 5.00

Step inside one of the world’s greatest Norman buildings, a fortress-church born from a legendary journey, and unlock its fascinating stories on this self-guided audio tour of Durham Cathedral. Your journey begins outside with the charming legend of the Dun Cow, which led monks to this very spot. Next, we pause at the North Door to uncover the life-or-death secrets of the famous Sanctuary Knocker. Know more about the incredible story of St. Cuthbert followers. Inside, discover the awe-inspiring 'forest of stone' and marvel at the revolutionary pointed arches that changed architecture forever. Learn about the powerful Prince-Bishops who ruled the north and visit the tomb of the Venerable Bede, the father of English history. The climax of your tour is the sacred Shrine of St. Cuthbert—the very reason this magnificent cathedral was built. Whether you’re a history buff or simply curious about England's past, you’ll leave with a deeper appreciation for this iconic landmark.