Guildford Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

Discover the charm of Guildford with this City Sightseeing Walking Tour, perfect for history buffs and those looking for a unique gift idea. Guided by knowledgeable locals this tour offers exclusive access to some of Guildfords oldest buildings, beautiful gardens, and historic churches. The tour begins in our Tudor district and ends at a riverside pub.

Pickup Information

The tour starts at the statue of an acclaimed Guildford pioneer, George Abbot who stands outside Holy Trinity on the High Street.

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity church was built in the 1750s after the medieval church fell down in 1740. It’s called a Palladian church inspired by Roman architecture. The first church was probably put there around 950 when the highstreet was first laid out. The church includes the renaissance tomb of an archbishop of canterbury and a Georgian pulpit.
Duration: 10 mins
2. The Three Pigeons, Guildford
Opposite here you can see one of the oldest pubs in Guildford, The Three pigeons which dates from the mid 1700s. It is said to be haunted!
Duration: 5 mins
3. Tunsgate Arch
During the 16th and 17th century corn merchants did their trade on the groundfloor off the guildhall and the space had been used for a multitude of events over the years.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Guildford Castle
Access into the castle gardens, royal bowls green, and moat area of the castle keep. The castle was built by William the conqueror or one if his barons shortly after the Norman invasion of 1066. It was used as a royal residence and fortress but it was never attacked. It became a prison in 1256 under Henry III when the sheriff of Guildford has custody of the castle and continued so until 1487. In 1885 the Lord Grantley of Wonersh sold the castle and grounds to the Guildford Coperation. The tower and walls were restored and opened to the public as a pleasure garden in 1888, following queen victoria’s golden jubilee.
Duration: 10 mins
5. Guildford Castle Gardens
Learn about the Kings and Queens that visited Guildford castle as well the prisoners it held in the castle keep
Duration: 10 mins
6. Guildford
Come and see for yourself the oldest church in the town with its medieval wall painting. Lewis Carol would preach here on his visits from Oxford.The current shopping centre is on the site of a Dominican friary. Friars in their famous black habits, studied, taught and even grew walnut trees in the ten acres of land surrounding
Duration: 5 mins
7. White House Guildford
Bridge by the White House: This bridge stands over the river Wey. There are often markets along here in the summer. The River Wey was one of the first British rivers to be made navigable and was opened to barge traffic in 1653. A 20 mile route between Godalming and the Thames was created as a highway to London for trade. Barges drawn by horse would carry up to 30 tons. Oak went to the Thames for shipbuilding and corn went to the mills along the water ways. That’s just an example of the trade that occurred. It passes through heathland, woodland and water meadow with species of interest including snipe, lapwing and kingfisher breeding.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

All Fees and Taxes

Cancellation Policy

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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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