Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)
Description
Get your bearings and discover Leeds through a local’s eyes, with a local, expert guide every day at 10:30am. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today. On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Leeds’ boom as a textile powerhouse, to the world’s oldest city music hall and of course, our iconic shopping arcades and quarters, there’s something for everyone on this unique experience. The tour includes: - Corn Exchange - Town Hall - Kirkgate Market - City Varieties Music Hall - Victoria Quarter And many hidden treasures!
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Meet your passionate, local guide outside Leeds Town Hall. You'll receive an introduction to the tour and will gain an understanding of our city's history! (exterior visit only)
Discover the past and present of this iconic building and it's link with the Henry Moor Institute (exterior visit only)
Home to Christmas markets, food & drink festivals and more - explore this central square. From the electric press, to the civic hall & even Leeds museum, there's plenty to explore in this cultural centre - you might even spot a couple of mysterious golden owls!
Learn about the different exhibitions held here, as well as a very misshapen big cat... (exterior visit only)
View this beautiful building and learn about its origin as a Mission founded by a Dominican priest (exterior visit only)
A hub of entertainment - learn about this critical development that thrums with life in the modern city! (exterior visit only)
The world's oldest running music hall and a rare surviving relic of the Victorian era (exterior visit only)
Explore Briggate - a hub of commerical activity since the 13th Century and still today! Explore Leeds' past and present, from a textile powerhouse to a shoppers paradise. (exterior visit only)
Explore these ornate, glass-roofed Victorian arcades
Europe's largest indoor market that has survived both bombs and fire (exterior visit only)
Finish off the tour outside the building that was built as an exchange for grain, a symbol of Leeds' trading past (exterior visit only)
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(99)
I highly recommend this tour. Sarah was friendly, informative, knowledgeable and entertaining! The tour made my stay in Leeds! It was just the right length of time and Sarah was able to pick out areas I never would have spotted on my own. As well as offering suggestions and sending me information on other places of interest whilst in Leeds. We booked last minute too!
Great walking tour. Sarah brought the history of Leeds alive. Enthusiastic, welcoming and happy to answer questions. Attentive to all of the group considering individual needs & the hot weather.
Des was a brilliant guide. We certainly felt that we knew Leeds by the end of the tour.
Sarah is an amazing tour guide; she knows everything and delivers it with a great sense of humour! She led us through the history of Leeds and made the city come alive. The City is very walkable and the pace is easy going. Sarah knows her city; she made excellent recommendation when asked and answered all our questions. She is warm, friendly and outgoing! I highly recommend this tour!
Our group had a great time even with a tiny bit of rain. It was wonderful to learn about the history and character of the city.
Thanks Sara. You made a tour informative and entertaining. History and popular culture.
A very pleasant tour with Sarah. Informative and just what we wanted when we visited Leeds.
Excellent walking tour with Sarah, feel we know Leeds a lot more and will visit the places she showed us.
Educating and entertaining. Just about the right length. Gives you a good overview on the city, its history and its quirks. Highly recommended.
There is a lot of walking obviously so can be quite tiring. Gives you facts about the city you wouldn’t know otherwise .
