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  1. Ken Bradshaw
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 36 reviews36 reviews

    Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    I am very excited to be able to show you the city and its surroundings using my Blue Badge qualification.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Ken Bradshaw - North East Guided Tours
  2. Tom Keating Blue Badge Guide

    Add Tom Keating Personalised Touring Services to your Itinerary

    Tom Keating Personalised Touring Services

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City

    Welcome to the Durham website. No matter how long or short your stay, please let me enhance your tours in North East England with friendly, local professional Blue Badge Guiding Services, which include Durham City and County Durham. By sharing my…

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    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Mar 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Tom Keating Personalised Touring Services
  3. Jan Williams engaging a tour on Palace Green Durham

    Jan Williams - Durham Tours

    Type

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Award-winning North East England Blue Badge for the independent traveller and groups. Special interests include “The Northern Saints Trail” in County Durham and guided walks of Durham City (accredited Durham Cathedral guide).

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Jan Williams - Durham Tours
  4. Walkabout Durham
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 114 reviews114 reviews

    Walkabout Durham

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    Walking Tours

    Durham City

    Welcome to Walkabout Durham! I am Peter, your guide, and I have developed two guided walking tours to help you discover this beautiful, 1000 year old city.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England

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    Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England

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    Guiding Company

    Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Northern Secrets specialises in personal guided tours in English and German and is committed to providing you with a unique journey of the highest quality through this glorious city and region. Your guide is a registered Blue Badge tourist guide.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Northern Secrets - Guided Tours of North East England
  6. Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

    Ruth Robson Blue Badge Guide

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City and County Durham

    Blue Badge tourist guide with extensive knowledge of Durham Cathedral, Durham City and all the county has to offer. Bespoke guided walks of the Northern Saints Trails, and specialist cultural itineraries.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. cheese board

    Triple A Food Tours

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    Walking Tours

    Durham City

    If you’re looking to experience and enjoy Durham's culinary scene and vibrant atmosphere, Triple A Food Tours is the first choice for any foodie.

    As the North East's leading on foot food tour, we offer you the chance to experience the best…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Andrew Ross (Tour guide) standing in front of Durham Cathedral on an evening

    Walking with the Ghosts of Durham

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    Walking Tours

    Durham

    Dare you join me for an evening walk around Durham City? A city built on seven hills and a keystone to many events throughout history.

    Join me as we stroll around the beautiful landscape of the city with ever changing views of the magnificent…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Various Opening Times
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  9. Durham river with views of Durham Cathedral

    Add Characterful Durham Tour to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 131 reviews131 reviews

    Characterful Durham Tour

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    Walking Tours

    Durham

    This tour is not just about Durham, the place, but its people and the stories behind them. From Durham's Narnia connection to mining heritage, from saints to a serial killer, this city is full of stories you won't forget.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. View from Durham Cathedral Tower

    Shepherds Walks

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    Walking Tours

    Rothbury

    Shepherds Walks Holidays offer you a truly unique experience and it is our aim that you enjoy a hassle free, quality walking holiday.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Paddle Board tour along the river

    CBK Adventures

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    Sightseeing

    We offer unique kayak and SUP adventure experiences throughout North East England.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. People holding equipment

    Durham Ghost Walk

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    City Tours

    We are a not-for-profit group offering family friendly tours of Durham City for families, genealogists and historians.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Historic Tours

    Historic Tours

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    City Tours

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Welcome to Historic Tours UK! Whether you’re a student or a world traveller, I offer historic tours of Durham, Hadrian’s Wall, York. Manchester, and Chester.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

    Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria

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    Blue Badge Guide

    Durham City

    Graeme Logan, Regional Blue Badge Guide (1989), will bring your Walking, Coach or Driver Guide Tour to life with insight and a sense of humour.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Graeme Logan Blue Badge Guide - Encompass Northumbria
  15. Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

    Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

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    Blue Badge Guide

    including Durham City, Durham Cathedral, Teesdale rural heritage and the industrial heritage of Weardale',

    I offer a friendly, professional, comprehensive tour service and deliver this with enthusiasm and fun. This also includes Durham University Colleges and Campus Orientation Tours.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide
  16. Durham City World Heritage Site
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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 153 reviews153 reviews

    Newcastle Tour Company

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    Guiding Company

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    Discover our award-winning tours to North East England - explore Newcastle, Durham, Hadrian's Wall , Alnwick Castle, Holy Island or Northumberland National Park with us!

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Newcastle Tour Company
  17. Laura Rhodes in front of Durham Cathedral

    Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide

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    Scenic Tours

    Let me show you the hidden treasures of the North East of England, as well as the better known places, and of course the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Durham Cathedral and Castle.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Laura Rhodes Blue Badge Tourist Guide
  18. guided tour locomotion

    Add Locomotion: Guided Tours to your Itinerary

    Locomotion: Guided Tours

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    Attraction Tours

    Shildon

    Join one of our knowledgable guides for a tour exploring the fascinating stories behind the objects on display at Locomotion. Free Tour, every weekday 11:00 - 16:00. Suitable for all ages. Call 01904 685 780 to confirm tour.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
    More info for Locomotion: Guided Tours
  19. Blue Badge Guide David Waite of Guiding You Ltd

    Guiding You Ltd

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    Type:

    Scenic Tours

    including Durham City and County Durham,

    We create and provide guided sightseeing tours by car, coach, on foot; educational, familiarisation, study tours, partner programmes, tour design and planning, visitor & conference services, talks & presentations, heritage guide & speaker training.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. J H Coaches

    Annfield Plain, Stanley

    More info for J H Coaches
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