Free tour

Discover Lincoln Free Walking Tour

5.00

Excellent(1)

Lincoln

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Natalia and Alex

Registered on 9 June 2020

Discover Tours aim to provide, a unique, historic focused tour that gives you a personal introduction by a local. Currently operated by: Natalia in Oxford Alex and Tom in Wrexham

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

In your Discover Lincoln free walking tour, I'll take you on a journey to discover the 5000-year story of one of England's most historic cities.
Uncover the Celtic origins of Lincoln, learn how it became one of the most important settlements in Roman Britain, and discover why the city's medieval citizens constructed the one-time tallest building in the world: Lincoln Cathedral.
Along the way, you'll meet some intriguing characters who made Lincoln their home over the centuries, including Flavius Helios, a Greek immigrant to Roman Britain, St Hugh of Avalon and his overprotective pet swan, and future President of Ireland Éamon de Valera who escaped from Lincoln Prison in 1919 using a novel disguise.

The Tour includes free entry to The Collection museum. Entry to the Cathedral and or Castle and Magna Carta exhibit can be added at an extra cost, subject to availability.
Lincoln is renowned for its very steep hill (creatively called Steep Hill), so a reasonable level of fitness is required to complete the tour. Good walking footwear is also strongly recommended. Please contact me to discuss options if you have mobility issues.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

1 Brayford Wharf E, Lincoln LN1 1YX, UK

Outside the King William IV pub. I will be wearing trademark hat (see pictures)

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).