Meet your Blue Badge-certified guide in the heart of the city. Whether a tourist or a long-time local, let your guide lead you on a fascinating journey through the history of Leeds. Discover how it has come to be the city known and loved today.  Learn the story of wool, how it made the city rich, and how the industry paved the way for some great engineers. See what must be the most beautiful factory in the world, made out of local materials. The two-hour walk will take you to some hidden corners, as well as past art galleries, arcades, markets, trading places, and pocket gardens. Pick up some quirky facts along the way. Finish back at City Square with the history of the city brought to life and lots of tour tips for making the most out of the rest of your stay.

The best way to discover Leeds; get your bearings and discover our city through a local’s eyes, with a local, expert guide. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today. On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Leeds’ boom as a textile powerhouse, to the world’s oldest city music hall and of course, our iconic shopping arcades and quarters. There’s something for everyone on this unique experience. The tour includes: Corn Exchange Town Hall Kirkgate Market City Varieties Music Hall Victoria Quarter And many hidden treasures!

Visit six of the best independent pubs, restaurants and market stalls in Leeds, all with a focus on local and seasonal produce and with food included at every stop. Guests will meet near Leeds train station for a short introduction to the tour and each other, before setting off to the first stop, which is one of the oldest pubs in Leeds dating back to 1715. It's a short walk, stopping a couple of times for some historical facts.  From here you will visit several other restaurants, as well as a stop in Leeds Kirkgate Market, one of the largest covered markets in Europe. The tour will finish in close proximity to the train station, and guests will have the chance to ask the guide any questions they have or for recommendations of where else to eat and drink in Leeds.

The perfect way to feel some spooky vibes on your trip to Leeds, and explore the real dark side of our city. Uncover Leeds's secrets and skeletons; from alien abductions and Leeds' very own mummy, to the ghosts that haunt the abbey and gruesome deaths, this tour has it all. This 1.5 hour special tour will bring our dark past into light as you discover a unique side to our iconic city. Throughout its history, Leeds has had many a murder and ghost story; some centuries ago, some only decades and some even today. You never know what or who you might encounter. Tour highlights: The Leeds Mummy The first recorded murder in Leeds The ladies of Temple Newsam The skull and stones yard The haunted pubs of Leeds …& much more!

Get your bearings and discover Leeds through a locals eyes, on your own exclusive private tour. Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover how our city has developed to the cultural paradise you see today. On this 1.5 hour tour, you'll not only see and learn about our history, but you’ll also gain an authentic insight into modern life in the city today and explore some hidden gems along the way! From Leeds’ boom as a textile powerhouse, to the world’s oldest city music hall and of course, our iconic shopping arcades and quarters. There’s something for everyone on this unique experience. The tour includes: Corn Exchange Town Hall Kirkgate Market City Varieties Music Hall Victoria Quarter And many hidden treasures!