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Treasures of Durham Cathedral & Auckland Palace

By Iles Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was €348 and current price is €296 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

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 storey 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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Private Tour - Durham and Bishop Auckland full day Tour

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 09:00
Price details
€347.77
€295.61 x 2 Adults€591.22
Total
The previous price was €695.54 and current price is €591.22
15% off
Until Wed, 24 Jun

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Lunch
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This 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 travellers who are not able to conduct longer walks
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

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 storey of Christianity in the British Isles.

Location

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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