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King Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour
Type: Historical Sites and Interest
Duration: 8 Hours
King Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour
- Type:Historical Sites and Interest
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWJust over an hour from London by train ( I do the journey daily), Leicester is rich in history, sport and culture.
Remember the discovery of King Richard III under a carpark in Leicester. In this tour we will visit the spot where he had lain buried for 527 years as well as visiting his majestic resting place in Leicester Cathedral where he was re-interred in the presence of royals and descendants of those who fought with him at the Battle of Bosworth.
On our private walking tour of Leicester we will also visit the beautiful old Guildhall and see the old Jewry Wall Bathhouse which dates from Roman times and visit other spots that were important in the life and death of King Richard III
Leicester also played host to the English Civil War. Whilst not much of the castle remains now it has an important past. You can still see the loopholes the Parliamentary defenders made to shoot out at the Royalists outside.
We will also explore the modern Georgian streets in the centre of the city.INCLUDESEntry tickets to all the attractions on the tour.GuideEXCLUDESTrain travel to LeicesterMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointLeicester Railway StationVisitors from London or elsewhere, I will meet you in the main entrance/exit of Leicester Railway Station and will message you all the details before the tour.Pickup pointsThe supplier will pick up customers from select hotels, or customers can make their own way to the starting pointOptions and Start timeKing Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour:10:00 AMLeicester Abbey Ruins & garden:10:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup detailsI am happy to meet you in your hotel in Leicester City Centre.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Statue of Thomas CookThe statue of the man who created and ran the first ever paid for day trip!2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free2: The Clock TowerAn iconic landmark and meeting point in Leicester where generations have met their friends and family.. Richly decorated with figures from history,5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free3: Leicester City MarketExperience the sights and sounds of Leicester Market.10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free4: Town Hall Square FountainLovely old city square next to the old town hall with a grandiose water feature in the centre.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free5: The Leicester Seamstress StatueRemembering the role of women in Leicester in the important hosiery industry of times gone by.2 minutes -Admission Ticket Free6: The City RoomsBuilt as the first modern hotel in Leicester but it ended up being a residence for judges. A lovely old building nonetheless.2 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included7: King Richard III Visitor CentreLearn more of the life and death of King Richard III and the infamous nearby Battle of Bosworth. Then discover how his body was located under the carpark and see the very spot where he lay for centuries.40 minutes -Admission Ticket Included8: King Richard StatueThis wonderful statue of King Richard III was relocated behind the cathedral gardens so is close to both of his burial sites.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free9: Leicester CathedralExperience the small but beautiful Leicester Cathedral15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included10: The Grave Of King Richard IiiSee the resplendid modern tomb of King Richard III5 minutes -Admission Ticket Included11: Leicester GuildhallOne of the oldest historical buildings in the city and site of everything from courts, libraries and prisons.20 minutes -Admission Ticket Free12: Jewry Wall & Roman BathsCurrently being renovated until mid 2025 with a new visitor centre. The Jewry Wall and Roman Baths are some of the finest Roman ruins in Britain.35 minutes -Admission Ticket Included13: West BridgeOnce an old Roman entry point into the city. Near the spot where it was once believed King Richard III was unceremoniously dumped into the river.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free14: LeicesterExplore the streets of this vibrant city and learn some of its less vibrant past!10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free15: Leicester CastleThe remains of the old motte and bailey Norman castle with various Georgian buildings that are still used today,16 minutes -Admission Ticket Free16: Church of St. Mary de CastroA church that King Richard III must have visited in the heart of medieval Leicester. Not always open but if it is, we will go inside,15 minutes -Admission Ticket Included17: The Town Wall of LeicesterSee the old firing loop holes that were cut out to defend Leicester in the English Civil War.10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free18: Turret GatewayThis picturesque ruin has seen a lot of action during its long and turbulent life.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Free19: Trinity House Herb GardenOnce the herb garden for the attached old hospital. Grandly restored and still full of herbs today,10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free20: Newarke GatewaySee this fantastic old gateway to the castle that is over 600 years old.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included21: Trinity HouseSee the beautiful old Trinity House and chapel.5 minutes -Admission Ticket Not Included22: New WalkOnce said to be the only respectable street in Leicester. It's still pretty gorgeous today.10 minutes -Admission Ticket Free23: Leicester AbbeyExplore the beautiful Abbey gardens wherein we'll find the ruins of the one time majestic Leicester Abbey until destroyed by King Henry VII. The picturesque ruins are still worth visiting. ***Choose optional extra when booking Actual duration of option around an hour***1 minutes -Admission Ticket Free24: Cardinal Wolsey MemorialVisit the resting place of one of the biggest names in history, Cardinal Wolsey. ***Choose optimal extra when booking Actual duration of option around an hour***1 minutes -Admission Ticket FreeADDITIONAL INFOInfants and small children can ride in a pram or strollerPublic transportation options are available nearbySuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
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