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Nottingham Self Guided Walking Tour

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Nottingham Self Guided Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Discover Nottingham, a vibrant, forward-thinking city deeply rooted in its fascinating past.

Starting and ending at the Old Market Square, this roughly circular route takes you past iconic landmarks including the Park Tunnel and historic Nottingham Castle. You'll uncover a pub uniquely carved into a cliff face and explore a mysterious sandstone tunnel deep beneath the city streets.

Nottingham is famed for its subterranean wonders, expect descents into underground features, including steps and a large tunnel to walk through.

Along the way, your guide Helen shares insider tips and local haunts, so you'll always know the best spots to pause and soak in the atmosphere.

This is a self-guided outdoor walking tour. Most stops are exterior visits, for the few attractions offering indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: Exploro - Dublin

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Easy to use app
Included: Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
Included: Helen will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
Included: Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
Included: Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need

Not included

Not included: In-person Guide
Not included: Entrance fees: For the few attractions along the route that offer indoor entry, you're welcome to visit independently at your own expense during or after the tour.

Itinerary

Old Market Square

5 min

It was once Europe’s largest public square. It’s still the biggest market square in England.
Stop 2

5 min

The Sky Mirror is the work of artist Sir Anish Kapoor, the sculptor behind Chicago’s Cloud Gate, which is often referred to as “The Bean”.
Nottingham Castle

10 min Admission not included

In 1875, the building was renovated and turned into a Museum of Fine Art, and in World War II it was used as a lookout, munitions store and even allotments tended to by Italian prisoners of war.

Exterior visit only. Entry to Nottingham Castle not included.
Stop 4

10 min

The site of Broadmarsh was Nottingham’s old shopping centre.
The Lace Market

10 min

It’s thought that this is one of the oldest parts of the city, dating back to the 5th century.
Stop 6

10 min

In the 1920s, plans were drawn for a new Council House. The building was expected to cost £500,000, which was a lot of money, particularly during a time of recession.
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Nottingham

2 hours
The tour features 18 stops, each packed with history and fascinating facts. Highlights include:
- The Robin Hood Statue
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
- Castle Gate
- The Park Tunnel
- City of Caves
- Nottingham Contemporary
- The Weekday Cross
- ans others

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a flexible, self-guided audio tour, so you can start it any day, at any time that suits you best. Once you book, you’ll get access to the tour and can begin whenever you're ready.

End point

This is a flexible, self-guided audio tour, so you can start it any day, at any time that suits you best. Once you book, you’ll get access to the tour and can begin whenever you're ready.

Using your ticket

Your Exploro Tour is Ready!

Thanks for booking your self-guided tour with Exploro, we’re excited to help you discover the city at your own pace!

Here’s everything you need to get started:

If you don’t have the Exploro app yet:

1. Download the Exploro app from our website here https://exploro.app

2. Open the app and sign up for a free account.

3. Once you're signed in, come back to this email and use the link below, it will open your tour directly in the app.

4. Copy and paste this link in Chrome or Safari to open your tour in the app (if asked click on allow):

https://exploro.app/tours/nottingham-self-guided-walking-tour?source=viator

5. Insert your booking reference number.

Already have the app installed?

1. Make sure you're signed in to your account in the Exploro app

2. Copy and paste this link in Chrome or Safari to open your tour in the app (if asked click on allow):

https://exploro.app/tours/nottingham-self-guided-walking-tour?source=viator

3. Insert your booking reference number.

Helpful tips:

Make sure your phone is charged
We highly recommend bringing a portable charger
Bring earphones to avoid disturbing others
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour is completely flexible — explore anytime
To avoid issues, open the tour a day early and check everything loads correctly

Want to revisit the tour later?

You’ll find it saved under the “Saved” tab in the Exploro app anytime.

It is suggested opening the app a little earlier to familiarize yourself with the interface and to make sure you've given it access to your location. This will ensure you can fully utilize the map function for a seamless experience.

If you have any questions or run into any issues, feel free to contact us at [email protected] or drop a message via WhatsApp at +39 389 644 9134, we're happy to help!

Enjoy your journey,

The Exploro Team