Private Walking Tour · Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Lincoln Private Walking Tour
One of England’s most beautiful and surprising hidden gems. A cathedral that was once the tallest building in the world. A Norman castle with a real Magna Carta inside. The oldest bridge with buildings on it in England. Under two hours direct from London — and absolutely unmissable.
✉ Enquire & Book NowLincoln has excellent direct rail links from London — one of the easiest East Midlands cities to reach. We’ll meet you at Lincoln Railway Station, or at your hotel if you’re staying locally. Train tickets not included — book via National Rail.
England’s Most Underrated City
Like York or Canterbury — but one of Britain’s best-kept secrets
Lincoln is one of those cities that stops you in your tracks. Dramatically positioned on a hilltop above the surrounding Lincolnshire plain, its skyline is dominated by one of the greatest medieval cathedrals in Europe — a building that was once the tallest structure on earth. Below it sits a Norman castle built by William the Conqueror in 1066, containing one of only four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta.
Between the cathedral and the castle runs Steep Hill — one of the most characterful shopping streets in England, lined with independent shops, galleries and cafés in buildings that span a thousand years of history. Lincoln rewards the curious and the unhurried, and our private tour — five to six hours, entirely at your own pace — is the perfect way to discover it.
Lincoln Cathedral from Castle Hill — one of England’s great views
Lincoln Cathedral — built 1078, once the tallest building on earth
The Cathedral & the Castle
Side by side on the hill — 1,000 years of history in two extraordinary buildings
After climbing Steep Hill — pausing to catch our breath and browse the wonderful independent shops along the way — we arrive at the cathedral close. Lincoln Cathedral, built in 1078 and remodelled after a tremendous earthquake in the following century, is the undisputed star of the city. One of the finest and largest medieval cathedrals in all of Europe, its spire still stands 520 feet (160 metres) tall.
From the cathedral we move to Lincoln Castle — built by William the Conqueror in 1066, the same year as so many other Norman fortresses across England. But Lincoln’s castle has a trump card: inside, you can see one of only four original copies of the Magna Carta — the 1215 document that shaped the course of democracy and the rule of law across the world.
The castle towers, Victorian prison and medieval walls are all explorable — it’s all rather Game of Thrones. But better, because it’s real.
Lincoln Castle — built by William the Conqueror, 1066
The Magna Carta — one of only four original copies, kept in Lincoln Castle
Pricing
Per Person — Castle & Cathedral Entry Included
Child prices available on request. Groups of 5–10 very welcome.
Train fare not included — direct trains from London under 2 hours, book via National Rail.
Book by email or instantly via Viator. Lincoln also makes a wonderful add-on to the Stamford tours — just 30 minutes apart by train.
Frequently Asked Questions
Meeting Time: 10am Approx
Location: Lincoln
Duration of Tour: 5-6 hours Approx
Meeting Point: Lincoln Railway Station for those arriving from London (less than 2 hours on a direct train from London) or elsewhere. Otherwise we can meet you at your hotel in Lincoln or mutually convenient location.
How to book Lincoln Private Walking Tour
Standard Adult Prices per person includes any entry fees to Castle & Cathedral etc.
1 Adult = £140
2 Adults = £105
3 Adults = £95
4 Adults = £80
5 – 10 Adults = £75
To make a booking please contact us via email yeoldeenglandtours@gmail.com
Alternatively you can book by using the automated booking process with Viator below.
