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Nottingham and Robin Hood Private Guided Walking Tour
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Up to 24 hours in advance. Learn More
4 to 5 Hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
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 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.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
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.
Start time
10:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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!
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The City of Caves
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.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Weekday Cross Monument
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
A wonderful old medieval church which also featured in the adventures of Robin Hood.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Lace Market
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Old Market Square
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.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nottingham's Medieval Town Wall
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.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
This Roman Catholic Cathedral has some wonderful interiors and close connections with the Houses of Parliament in Westminster.
15 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Stand on the spot where the English Civil war effectively started when King Charles I planted his Royal Standard above Nottingham Castle.
5 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Nottingham Castle
Explore what has always been one of the 4 most important Royal Castles in England.
45 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Robin Hood Statue
Right by the walls of Nottingham Castle is the iconic statue of Robin Hood.
10 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
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.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Ye Olde England Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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