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Durham Cathedral Tours
Palace Green
Durham City
County Durham
DH1 3EH
Tel: +44 0191 386 4266
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Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket type |
| Free Admission Under 18 | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
TripAdvisor
- Excellent5644
- Very Good1322
- Average186
- Poor66
- Terrible66
Recent Reviews:
- Nicola SDo the tour 👍🏻
Wednesday, 26th August 2026We were planning to visit the cathedral anyway but met a lady who highly recommended paying the £7.50 for an hour long tour. We are so glad that we did. Our volunteer tour guide was so interesting... Read full review - jenniferbennett051Preston, United KingdomSo called "free entry"
Wednesday, 2nd September 2026The cathedral is wonderful but we were disappointed to find that although it is free to enter, you are shepherded to a welcome desk where you are "asked" for a donation and made to feel that you have... Read full review - angeladX6229KGDurham cathedral tourThursday, 3rd September 2026We did the 1 hour tour and would highly recommend. We would have totally missed out and we enjoyed the experience such a lot. Our guide Frank was interesting, informative and funny Read full review
Access Information
Opening Times
| 2026 (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026) |
|---|
* Tours are available from Monday to Saturday, usually at 11.00am and 2.00pm with additional tours at 10.30am during the summer.
Please note, tours may occasionally be cancelled due to events and special services as we are a working church.
Map & Directions
Road Directions
Nearest major road is A1(M). From the A1(M) take the A690 to Durham city centre. 3 Park and Ride facilities within the city.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Durham Station. From the station go into the city centre and follow the signs for the cathedral or take the Cathedral Bus (every 20 minutes until 1730 - please ring for times 0870 608 2608).
Highlights...
Durham City, Durham CityA beautiful city with winding cobbled streets packed with history, culture and stunning architecture. Guarded by the River Wear, Durham City with its dramatic skyline never fails to impress.
Durham Cathedral Museum, Durham CityExplore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.
