Private Leeds City Walking Tour

Overview

Get your bearings and discover Leeds through a locals eyes, on your own exclusive private tour. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today. Step back in time as you uncover how Leeds grew from an industrial powerhouse into the cultural hub it is today. From our booming textile past to the world’s oldest city music hall and the stunning Victorian shopping arcades, you'll experience our city’s evolution firsthand. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories, point out hidden gems, and give you an authentic glimpse into modern life in Leeds.

Itinerary

1. Leeds Town Hall

   Meet your passionate, local guide outside Leeds Town Hall. You'll receive an introduction to the tour and will gain an understanding of our city's history!

   · 10 min· Admission not included

2. Leeds Art Gallery

   Discover the past and present of this iconic building and it's link with the Henry Moor Institute

   · 10 min· Admission not included

3. Millenium Square Leeds

   Home to Christmas markets, food & drink festivals and more - explore this central square. From the electric press, to the civic hall & even Leeds museum, there's plenty to explore in this cultural centre - you might even spot a couple of mysterious golden owls!

   · 5 min

4. Leeds City Museum

   Learn about the different exhibitions held here, as well as a very misshapen big cat...

   · 5 min· Admission not included

5. Leeds Cathedral

   View this beautiful building and learn about its origin as a Mission founded by a Dominican priest

   · 5 min· Admission not included

6. A hub of entertainment - learn about this critical development that thrums with life in the modern city!

   · 5 min· Admission not included

7. City Varieties Music Hall

   The world's oldest running music hall and a rare surviving relic of the Victorian era

   · 5 min· Admission not included

8. Explore Briggate - a hub of commerical activity since the 13th Century and still today! Explore Leeds' past and present, from a textile powerhouse to a shoppers paradise.

   · 5 min

9. Explore these ornate, glass-roofed Victorian arcades

   · 5 min· Admission not included

10. Leeds Kirkgate Market

    Europe's largest indoor market that has survived both bombs and fire

    · 5 min· Admission not included

11. Leeds Corn Exchange

    Finish off the tour outside the building that was built as an exchange for grain, a symbol of Leeds' trading past

    · 5 min· Admission not included

How to use your ticket

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Pricing per group (up to 15 people).

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Reviews

Product code: 335218P5

Activity offered by Walking Tours in England via Viator.