Private Walking Tour · Leicester
King Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour
The last Plantagenet king — found buried under a car park in 2012, reinterred before royalty in 2015. One of the most extraordinary stories in all of English history, told on the very streets where it happened.
✉ Enquire & Book NowLeicester is just 63 minutes direct from London St Pancras — our guide makes the journey almost daily! We’ll meet you at Leicester Railway Station at around 10am, or at your hotel in the city centre. Train tickets are not included and must be booked directly via National Rail.
The Discovery That Stunned the World
“A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse!” — and for 527 years, nobody knew where he lay
In 2012, archaeologists made one of the most extraordinary discoveries in British history — the remains of King Richard III, the last Plantagenet king, buried beneath an ordinary Leicester car park. He had lain there undisturbed for 527 years since his death at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485.
In 2015, Richard was reinterred in magnificent Leicester Cathedral in a ceremony attended by members of the Royal Family and descendants of those who fought alongside him at Bosworth. His magnificent tomb — and the city that has embraced his story so completely — is now one of England’s most compelling destinations.
The tomb of King Richard III, Leicester Cathedral
The King Richard III Exhibition — on the very site of the discovery
Much More Besides
Two thousand years of history on foot through a living city
Leicester’s story stretches far beyond Richard III. The city played a dramatic role in the English Civil War — the castle earthworks and Parliamentary loopholes cut into old walls tell the story of a siege in 1645. We’ll explore the graceful Georgian streets whose prosperity was built on hosiery, footwear and engineering, and see the famous Victorian clock tower at the city’s heart.
If time and energy permit, a 20–30 minute walk brings us to the beautiful Abbey Park — and the burial site of Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, one of the most powerful men in Tudor England, who died in disgrace in Leicester in 1530. Arguably as significant a figure as Richard III himself.
The historic Guildhall — one of England’s finest medieval buildings
Leicester Cathedral — resting place of a king
Pricing
Per Person — All Entry Fees Included
Includes entry to the King Richard III Exhibition, Leicester Cathedral and the Guildhall.
Train fare London–Leicester not included — book via National Rail. Child prices available on request.
Book by email or instantly via Viator. Or use the booking calendar below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Starting Time approx 10am.
Meeting Point:Leicester Railway Station for those arriving from London or elsewhere. Otherwise we can meet you at your hotel in Leicester City Centre.
Location: Leicester
Duration of Tour: 4 hours approximately.
How to book our Private King Richard III Leicester Walking Tour
Standard Adult Prices per person includes all entry charges. Including to the King Richard III exhibition, Leicester Cathedral and Guildhall. The Jewry Wall site (closed until 2025 due to the building of a new museum).
1 Adult = £140
2 Adults = £120
3 Adults = £110
4 Adults = £100
After the tour Leicester is full of excellent cafes, pubs, restaurants, markets and shops — you may well wish to stay on and explore further before catching your train home.
