Highlights of our Lancaster Walking Tour
Discover the Hidden Gems of Lancaster
Our Lancaster Walks itinerary showcases the best ways to explore the city’s fascinating history on foot. From an ancient castle and Georgian squares to hidden ginnels and riverside paths, each walk reveals a different side of Lancaster’s heritage. Whether you’re joining a scheduled tour or planning a private group visit, this itinerary helps you make the most of your time in the city.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, you’ll see the beauty and character of Lancaster like never before. Don’t miss out on the unique spots that often go unnoticed!
Uncover the Rich History and vibrant Culture
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Your Lancaster Adventure Awaits
What to Expect on Your Tour
Get ready for an insightful experience as you wander through the charming streets of Lancaster. Our tours highlight beautiful sights while diving into the city’s rich stories and notable figures. Your expert guide is here to answer your questions and share details that you won’t find in typical travel guides. From historic landmarks to quiet cobbled streets, every stop is handpicked to deepen your appreciation for this wonderful city.
What we'll see
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A dominant fortress
Dominating the skyline, this impressive fortress has been a seat of justice, a prison, and a royal stronghold for nearly a thousand years. From the Pendle Witches to Victorian convicts, its walls echo with dramatic stories of crime and punishment.
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Georgian splendour
An area lined with fine Georgian houses that reflect Lancaster’s era of prosperity in the 18th century. It later became home to celebrated architects, glaziers and Caribbean traders.
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A beautiful medieval church
Dating back to the 11th century, step inside to admire its stained glass, medieval carvings, and the atmosphere of a church that has served the city for almost a thousand years.
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An Elegant Quayside
Once a hub of global trade, the quay bustled with ships bringing sugar, cotton, rum and mahogany into the city. Today, its elegant Georgian warehouses tell stories of merchants, prosperity, and Lancaster’s connections to the wider world.
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The lad's that's born to be king
An elegant Georgian folly and it's connection with the Jacobite Rebellion 1745.
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A Victorian Square
Tales of slavery's aftermath, a forensically-solved murder, and Edwardian philanthropy. And look out for the Iguanadon!
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Georgian Charity
The home to 11 Lancastrians since 1720. An oasis of calm in the City. Built by a prosperous merchant and former Mayor of Lancaster to provide housing for the poor. The row of cottages on King Street reflects both the wealth of Lancaster’s 18th-century merchants and their sense of civic duty.
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A dominant fortress
Dominating the skyline, this impressive fortress has been a seat of justice, a prison, and a royal stronghold for nearly a thousand years. From the Pendle Witches to Victorian convicts, its walls echo with dramatic stories of crime and punishment.
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Georgian splendour
An area lined with fine Georgian houses that reflect Lancaster’s era of prosperity in the 18th century. It later became home to celebrated architects, glaziers and Caribbean traders.
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A beautiful medieval church
Dating back to the 11th century, step inside to admire its stained glass, medieval carvings, and the atmosphere of a church that has served the city for almost a thousand years.
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An Elegant Quayside
Once a hub of global trade, the quay bustled with ships bringing sugar, cotton, rum and mahogany into the city. Today, its elegant Georgian warehouses tell stories of merchants, prosperity, and Lancaster’s connections to the wider world.
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The lad's that's born to be king
An elegant Georgian folly and it's connection with the Jacobite Rebellion 1745.
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A Victorian Square
Tales of slavery's aftermath, a forensically-solved murder, and Edwardian philanthropy. And look out for the Iguanadon!
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GEORGIAN CHARITY
The home to 11 Lancastrians since 1720. An oasis of calm in the City. Built by a prosperous merchant and former Mayor of Lancaster to provide housing for the poor. The row of cottages on King Street reflects both the wealth of Lancaster’s 18th-century merchants and their sense of civic duty.
Take a closer look at our Lancaster Walks itinerary to plan your next guided tour. Each walk offers new stories, historic landmarks, and local insights you won’t find in any guidebook. Book your place today and see why exploring Lancaster on foot is the best way to uncover its history and charm.
