City of Lincoln Guided Tours

Cathedral Quarter Tour
This tour takes in and interprets the sites around the Cathedral Quarter, in particular the Roman sites and the magnificent Cathedral and Castle. It gives an interesting insight into the City and the opportunity to discover some local anecdotes from our accredited Blue and Green Badge guides. The guide will also be able to point out some interesting facts about the filming in the City of the Hollywood movie, The Da Vinci Code.

Please note that the tour does not include entry into the Castle or the Cathedral.

This tour takes place each day at 11am and 2pm during: Bank Holidays and Weekends in June, July, August, September and October. Additional tours at 11am will take place Monday - Friday in July and August.

Tickets are available on the day from the Guide £3.00 adults and £1.50 children.

Group Tours
Make sure your group does not miss out, why not let one of the Citys Guides show you around on a friendly informative walking or coach tour. Guides are available all year round and the start time, duration and content of the tour will be tailored to your individual needs. Some examples of tours available are:

Cathedral Quarter Tour - This tour is a popular choice for groups for an overview of historic Lincoln.

Downhill History Tour - This incorporates the Brayford Waterfront, the High Street, The Stonebow, High Bridge and Medieval Churches. This tour can include the Guildhall and viewing the Citys unique collection of civic insignia (there is an extra charge involved).

Pub Tour - Not a pub crawl but a convivial and sober walk around the pubs of Lincoln. Hear about their history, ales, signs and traditions. www.lincolntourguide.com

Arboretum Tours - The Victorian Arboretum is a newly restored magnificent park. It offers relaxing walks through the rose gardens, past the lake and bandstand. The Arboretum is home to a wonderful Lion statue, a cast iron folly, expansive terraces and spectacular fountains.

Dark Side of Lincoln - Find out the more macabre side of Lincoln including the locations of the workhouse, the former Lunatic Asylum and the location of the hangings in the City.

Roman Tour - Takes the visitor on a walk of discovery amongst the Roman ruins of the city and explains Lincolns Roman heritage from the arrival of the 9th Hispana Legion to the eventual fall of the Roman Empire.

Medieval Tour - A tour that concentrates on medieval Lincoln from its magnificent cathedral, mighty castle and merchants timber framed buildings. This tour reveals the medieval life in Lincoln and some of the personalities including Bishop Hugh, Katherine Swynford and Nichola de la Haye.

Lincolnshire Tours - Why not treat your group to a day tour viewing Lincolnshire with one of our Blue Badge Guides. The county has a whole host of options available for your group from picturesque market towns to the coast.

Talks - The Guild of Guides will give talks on a variety of subjects

For more information and to book contact The Lincoln Guild of Guides Tel: 01775 822796 or Email tigerkev@btinternet.com Or Tel; 01522 521256 or Email britay.lincolnia@btinternet.com

Alternatively for more Information contact the Tourist Information Centres Tel: 01522 873256 / 873213 or email tourism@lincoln.gov.uk