Lincoln Private Walking Tour
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Lincoln is the capital city of Lincolnshire and one of the most picturesque and historic cities anywhere. Lincoln is one of the most beautiful and surprising hidden gems in the UK with a modern history going back to Roman times. Our Private Walking Tour is a great way to discover this beautiful old city as we visit and explore all the big sights and a few hidden gems. We ill go at whatever pace suits you best and visit the fantastic Cathedral, old Castle with its Magna Carta, the High Bridge and the Guildhall. We will also walk through some of the most charming old shopping streets you will ever see so perhaps you might want to sample some local delicacies such as Lincolnshire sausages or maybe some Lincoln plum bread.
Your experience
Stop 1
A wonderful statue to the Grandfather of the digital age, George Boole, who was born in Lincoln in 1815, invented Boolean logic, a system of AND, OR or NOT statements. Near the Railway Station so if meeting there we will see it about 1 minute into the tour
Stop 2
The Brayford Pool is the first inland harbour in the U.K. built by the Romans and still in use today.
Stop 3
The oldest bridge in the U.K. that still has occupied buildings on it. A little like the old famous medieval London Bridge
Stop 4
The official home of the mayor of Lincoln City. See the magnificent Stonebow which one way or the other has wowed people here for centuries.
Stop 5
The heart of medieval Lincoln. It's a bit of a climb but the street is lined with some lovely old shops and the views are incredible.
Stop 6
There is a tragic stain on the history of medieval Lincoln with the persecution of Jews in the city. Find out what prompted it and see some of the finest old residential houses in the city, one of which also serves as a small Synagogue.
Stop 7
Look through the glass covers at the old Roman wall that saw used for maybe 6-800 years. Nearby the footprint of an old church can be seen.
Stop 8
This is a rare and possibly unique example in Britain of a non-defensive Roman wall. This was the north outer wall of the basilica, the Roman town hall. The Mint Wall was originally 9m high and is about 1m thick!
Stop 9
See the only remaining Roman arch on the regular road network in Britain that you can drive through... there is a cute pedestrian tunnel for us too!
Stop 10
A little way down this unassuming lane we can see part of the old Roman City Wall and the location of the Roman Castellum Aquae and Ditch
Stop 11
This Norman Castle is built upon an older Roman fortress and is very rare in that it has 2 Mottes. The castle has a long history and is the home to one of only 4 original copies of the Magna Carta from 1215. Walk the castle walls to see the legendary views over Lincoln and the surrounding countryside,
Stop 12
See one of the original Magna Carta documents from 1215. An agreement which the Barons forced 'bad' King John to sign and began to road to modern democracy and human rights around the world.
What’s included
- Any and all entry tickets are included in this private tour,
Meeting and pickup
I will meet you just inside the main entrance to Lincoln Railway Station.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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