Durham Full Day Tour

Explore the Legacy of the Prince Bishops on a Durham Walking Tour

Join us for a Durham day tour to discover the formidable influence of the Prince Bishops, who were among the most powerful secular and religious leaders in Northern England during the Middle Ages. Known for their unique dual role, these bishops often rivaled monarchs in power. It was commonly said in medieval times that England had two kings: one in London wearing a crown, and another in Durham donning a mitre.

Durham Cathedral Tour and Auckland Castle Visit

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 travel through Durham, exploring the city and visiting Durham University’s Archeology. From there, we will have lunch before proceeding to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Durham Cathedral.

This tour is a whole-day tour. Entry to all sites is included. We offer pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation on the day – please provide us with information about where you would like to be collected.
Lunch is included on this tour.

(If the history of faith is particularly interesting to you, consider booking a place on our Multi-Day Faith Tour in North East England).

Booking Information for Small Groups and Travel from Edinburgh

Travel from Edinburgh: We offer complimentary pickup from Alnmouth train station for all tour participants. Please note, however, that for groups of four or fewer, there is an additional surcharge of £500.00 for travel arrangements that include Edinburgh collection and drop-off.

If you are interested in taking a longer guided tour, please browse our Multi-Day History Tours in North East England.)