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Blue Badge guided walking tours of Norwich

The unique city of Norwich with its extraordinary and outstanding buildings, its famous people and its beautiful riverside offers tours of discovery that will interest and amaze you. Whether you are a visitor or a resident you will find the tours of Norwich on offer so intriguing you will probably want to take more than one! The Blue Badge Guides have a mountain of knowledge about Norwich, its buildings and history and they want to share it! The guides love their subject and it shows in their tours - taking a Blue Badge tour is arguably one of the best ways to spend 90 minutes in Norwich.

See below for descriptions of tours or download the booklet which gives full information including how to book, costs, times and a map. Tours cost just £4 per person and last 90 minutes (children £1.50) or book 2 different tours for £5! For bookings either call 01603 213993 or tic@visitnorwich.co.uk.
Bridewell Museum in the Norwich Lanes
Norwich – City of Centuries
Outside The Forum, 90 min
Explore over a thousand years of history, from the ancient Saxon settlement of Northwic to Viking pillaging, Norman invasion, rebellion, plague, fire and war. An ideal introduction to the city of Norwich.

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

Elm Hill in Norwich Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter
Erpingham Gate of Norwich Cathedral, 90 min
Possibly the loveliest part of Norwich, its medieval buildings centered around the picturesque Cathedral Close and Elm Hill.

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

The Forum with reflection of St Peter Mancroft
Over the Water
Outside The Forum, 90 min
Once one of the most populated and congested areas of Norwich, discover the fascinating hotpotch of heritage left by the fires, floods and plagues from medieval times to the 18th and early 19th
centuries.

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

The River Wensum
Tales of the Riverside
Erpingham Gate of Norwich Cathedral, 90 min
Follow the meandering River Wensum past old warehouses and docks of a bygone era, taking in some of the most picturesque scenery in Norwich.

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

Norwich Market on Gentleman
When George was King
Outside The Forum, 90 min
Follow in the steps of the dandies of Gentlemans Walk and recall the wealth and magnificence of the
late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

Norwich Castle
The Dead Parrot tour
Outside The Forum, 75 min
A lively, anecdotal tour viewing the city from the castle mound. An alternative introduction to Norwich, and yes, it does have a dead parrot story!

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

The Royal Arcade, Norwich
Architects and architecture
Outside The Forum, 90 min
Focusing on the talents of Thomas Ivory, Thomas Boardman and George Skipper, who created some of the finest buildings in Norwich, including the art nouveau Royal Arcade.

Walking Tours 2013 Programme
Guided walking tour booking form (groups)

A walk around Norwich
Trafalgar Day - Special Event Tour
21 October at 2pm
Erpingham Gate of Norwich Cathedral, 90 min
In celebration of Nelson’s famous victory, a walk around Norwich exploring his many connections
with the city and finding out what it was like in his day.
£4 per person £1.50 Go 4less.
St Andrew
NEW for 2013 City of Literature tour - Special Tour
15 May and 26 September at 2pm
New literature tour in honour of Norwich becoming a UNESCO City of Literature. Discover more about authors who have contributed to its rich literary
history over the centuries.
£4 per person £1.50 Go 4less.
Groups
If you are bringing a party/group then please contact the TIC beforehand to discuss your requirements. Please complete the booking form.

Prices and Tickets
Prices for walking tours are £4.00 per adult and £1.50 per child (Go4less £1.50). Special Events are priced separately. Tickets can be purchased in advance or on the day - subject to availability. Evening tour tickets can also be purchased from the tour guide, subject to availability.

Hallowe'en Horrid Norwich Please call the Norwich Tourist Information Centre for details 01603 213999.

City Hall and Guildhall tours Please call the Norwich Tourist Information Centre for details 01603 213999.

Special Offer
Book 2 different tours for £5 adult/Go4less £2. Tours must be pre-booked at the same time from the TIC only and offer is valid for any 2 walking tours at different times or dates in 2012. (Not valid for special events.)
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