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Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)

4.8 (111 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation
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Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration
1 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 15 people
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Walking Tours in England

Ages: Adults (12–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: A passionate, local guide.

Itinerary

  1. Leeds Town Hall

    5 min Admission not included

    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)

  2. Leeds Art Gallery

    5 min Admission not included

    Discover the past and present of this iconic building and it's link with the Henry Moor Institute (exterior visit only)

  3. Millenium Square Leeds

    10 min

    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!

  4. Leeds City Museum

    10 min Admission not included

    Learn about the different exhibitions held here, as well as a very misshapen big cat... (exterior visit only)

  5. Leeds Cathedral

    5 min Admission not included

    View this beautiful building and learn about its origin as a Mission founded by a Dominican priest (exterior visit only)

  6. The Light

    5 min Admission not included

    A hub of entertainment - learn about this critical development that thrums with life in the modern city! (exterior visit only)

  7. City Varieties Music Hall

    5 min Admission not included

    The world's oldest running music hall and a rare surviving relic of the Victorian era (exterior visit only)

  8. Briggate

    5 min Admission not included

    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)

  9. Stop 9

    5 min

    Explore these ornate, glass-roofed Victorian arcades

  10. Leeds Kirkgate Market

    5 min Admission not included

    Europe's largest indoor market that has survived both bombs and fire (exterior visit only)

  11. Leeds Corn Exchange

    5 min Admission not included

    Finish off the tour outside the building that was built as an exchange for grain, a symbol of Leeds' trading past (exterior visit only)

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Meet us outside Leeds Art Gallery in Victoria Square on The Headrow.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • 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

Traveller ratings

4.8 out of 5 · 111 reviews
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