Nottingham and Robin Hood Private Guided Walking Tour

5.0 (15 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Follow in the footsteps of Robin Hood and much more besides in this Private Nottingham Walking Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Explore inside Nottingham Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Our private walking tour will show you all the best bits of this incredibly unique city, home to the largest public square in the U.K.

There is one man who epitomizes Nottingham above all else and we will follow hot on his tail to various points in the City that are pivotal to the adventures of Robin Hood including the gatehouse and walls of Nottingham Castle.

Nottingham sits upon what is known as the City of Caves with there being almost 1,000 known caves beneath the city. In our tour we will descend underground, seeing the highlights, some of which were used in WW2 as public air-raid shelters

Visit the old Lace Market & uncover the secrets of this famous part of Nottinghams' heritage. We will also learn about some of the less palatable parts of the history of Nottingham, where many of the executions took place.

We end at possibly the oldest pub in Britain. Frequented by crusaders heading south and partially built into the rock beneath Nottingham Castle.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Ye Olde England Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Any and all entry tickets.

Itinerary

Stop 1

10 min

Learn the story behind the canals and see how they have been transformed in the modern day. Stand on the spot of a massive explosion that shook half of the city!
The City Of Caves

45 min Admission included

Explore the hidden city of caves beneath the modern streets of Nottingham. New caves are being discovered every year and people have lived and worked in them for countless centuries.
Weekday Cross Monument

5 min

At the heart of the old town, where the market used to be and at the entrance to the lanes and streets of old Nottingham.
Stop 4

2 min

See the newly restored set of medieval stairs possibly dating back 1,000 years which allows people from the Narrow Marsh up to St Marys in the Lace Market.
National Justice Museum

5 min Admission not included

This grand imposing building is about the age of the USA but the building before it has history integral to the Robin Hood story. We will see where the gallows were on the street outside and learn of one of th most infamous crimes and executions.
Stop 6

20 min

A wonderful old medieval church which also featured in the adventures of Robin Hood. *Church is closed on Saturdays*
The Lace Market

15 min

Nottingham is famous for many things but historically it was always renowned for its lace. We will explore the old streets and lanes and learn the history of the old city itself.
Stop 8

10 min

Visit the old mass grave or cholera pit from the 19th Century and learn about this grim moment in the history of Nottingham
Stop 9

15 min

This vibrant quarter of Nottingham is sometimes compared with Soho in London and it's not hard to see why when we walk through the streets with fashionable restaurants, pubs and shops.
Old Market Square

15 min

Dominated by its magnificent old town hall, the Old Market Square is about 13,000 sq feet, one of the largest city squares anywhere. Host to lots of local events and with shopping streets fanning out in all directions and trams nipping by.

Home to several icons of Nottingham and also to some incredible history that even many locals just walk right over without noticing.
Nottingham's Medieval Town Wall

5 min

Many locals don't even know this is here. The only surviving and visible ruins of the old medieval walls that once stretched more than a mile around the city.
Stop 12

15 min

This Roman Catholic Cathedral has some wonderful interiors and close connections with the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
Stop 13

10 min

Explore this secretive and incredible Victorian tunnel from the City Centre to the gorgeous Park Estate. Please note the tunnel is flat but we only visit here if you are happy with walking up the steps back to the rest of the route! If not, no problem we carry on as usual.
Stop 14

5 min

Gorgeous old Victorian steps that cover the route of a much older pathway. (Alternative route available)!
Stop 15

5 min

Stand on the spot where the English Civil war effectively started when King Charles I planted his Royal Standard above Nottingham Castle.
Nottingham Castle

10 min Admission not included

See the fabulous old gate house of what was once one of the finest Royal Castles and learn its fascinating history as to how it appears today.
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

30 min

An old Crusader pub, hence the name. One of the very oldest pubs anywhere and partially built into the rock under Nottingham Castle. A great place to have a drink at the end of the tour or if you prefer, stay on for a meal.
Robin Hood Statue

10 min

Right by the walls of Nottingham Castle is the iconic statue of Robin Hood.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will meet you at Nottingham Railway Station if you are arriving from London or any other city. If you tell me your train arrival time, I can even try and meet you at the end of the platform.

End point

I will meet you at Nottingham Railway Station if you are arriving from London or any other city. If you tell me your train arrival time, I can even try and meet you at the end of the platform.