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Tours of Colchester

5.0 (281 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Choose from 4 tours.

It’s your City Tour

Ghost and Witches Tour

Roman Tour

Victorian Tour

Once booked you will be contacted to confirm which tour and what time you would like the tour.

Colchester, Britain’s first City and now its newest.

Discover 2000 years of history and see the legacy the Romans, Saxons, Norman’s and others left on this city.

Led by a fully trained Colchester Council recognized Guide and full member of The Colchester Tourist Guide Association (CTGA).

Discover why they came, why they stayed and what they have left us.

With access to city landmarks including a Roman theatre.

Learn about the remarkable history of Britain's first City, given in an entertaining and informative style.

Tours available are:

Colchester City Tour

Ghost and Witches Tour

Roman Colchester Tour

Victorian Colchester Tour

Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Historical Tours Walking Tours Ghost Tours Excellent Quality Short term availability Weather Dependent - Low

At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Colchester History Tours

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Each tour is given in an entertaining and informative manner.

Not included

Not included: Parking Fees

Itinerary

Colchester

1 h 30 min

Britain's first City comes its newest, another milestone of in the 2000 year history of Colchester.

Discover how the industrial revolution changed the face of Colchester.

From the opportunity and wealth it gave to some, and the abject poverty it gave to others.

See ‘Jumbo’ the largest water tower in Britain, the Town Hall in all its splendor, how the Victorians entertained themselves in the pubs and theatres. And marvel at the feats of engineering around the City. Discover their legacy and how it impacts us today.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The War Memorial is situated at the Main Gates to Castle Park.

The nearest Car Park is All Saints Car park and a larger Car park at Greyfriars hotel behind it, both are pay and display.

exit to the main road and walk up 100 meters to the Memorial

End point

Ending conveniently in the center of Colchester.

Easy access to Cafe, restaurants and shopping

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.