Things to do in Leeds

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Leeds: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes

Leeds: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes

Enjoy a mix of mini golf, drinks, and pumped-up tunes at the Junkyard Golf Club Leeds, based in the heart of Leeds city centre for 9 or 18 holes of golf, then choose from four weird and wacky golf courses to suit your desires Enjoy flexible entry to go at the time that suits you best on the day. Once inside, redeem your voucher for entry tickets and take your pick from the three crazy courses on offer. Enjoy one course with 9-hole tickets or two courses with 18-hole tickets. Navigate through a Basement Horror Rave, Circus FEAR-ground, Polluted Paradise, or 90s Garage Scrapyard, as you choose from Dirk, Bozo, Pablo, or Gary and take a twisted journey through weird junk. With bars scattered around the venue, you’re never far from an epic cocktail.

Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour

Leeds: Emmerdale Village Set Guided Tour

Explore the stunning Emmerdale Village and visit the outdoor set where episodes of your favourite soap are brought to life. Home to the stars of Emmerdale during the week, this weekend tour gives you the chance to experience the drama for yourself. Due to the closed set location, your journey will start at a meeting point which will be disclosed in your booking confirmation. Here you will board a transfer coach to the Emmerdale Village Tour. Set off on a fully guided, outdoor walking tour and explore the village and the exterior sets of iconic locations from the TV show including The Woolpack, Café Main Street, David's Shop, and more. There will of course be plenty of time to take photos.

Leeds: 2-Hour Highlights Walking Tour

Leeds: 2-Hour Highlights Walking Tour

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.

Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)

Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)

The best way to explore Leeds? Walk its streets with a local expert! This immersive 1.5-hour tour takes you beyond the guidebooks, bringing the city’s rich history and vibrant present to life. Step back in time as you uncover how Leeds grew from an industrial powerhouse into the cultural hub it is today. From our booming textile past to the world’s oldest city music hall and the stunning Victorian shopping arcades, you'll experience oue city’s evolution firsthand. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories, point out hidden gems, and give you an authentic glimpse into modern life in Leeds. The tour includes: Corn Exchange Town Hall Kirkgate Market City Varieties Music Hall Victoria Quarter And many hidden treasures!

From Leeds: Yorkshire Dales Emmerdale Locations Bus Tour

From Leeds: Yorkshire Dales Emmerdale Locations Bus Tour

Although the current Emmerdale TV soap is now filmed on a closed set this tour will take you to the original locations dotted around West Yorkshire. You will visit the market town of Otley and the beautiful village of Esholt in West Yorkshire, used as Hotton and Emmerdale Village in the long-running TV show. Here, you can have a drink at the inn that was once used as the fabled Woolpack, site of many of the popular TV series most memorable scenes. You’ll also drive past the farm near Leathley where Emmerdale farm was originally shot. During the tour take the opportunity to get off the bus at several occasions. Stretch your legs, take pictures of the recognizable buildings and landmarks, and see the locations from one of Britain's longest-running TV soaps.

Manchester Airport: Bus transfer to/from Leeds

Manchester Airport: Bus transfer to/from Leeds

Enjoy convenient travel between Manchester Airport and Leeds city with an affordable bus transfer. Benefit from a direct service in both directions, avoiding the need to pass through central London. Access to Manchester Airport from Leeds more conveniently with service available during day and night time. The fastest service from Leeds to the airport will take around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Travel in luxury on high-quality coaches directly between airport terminals. Relax in leather seats with headrests, seat-back tables, ample legroom, toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets. Selected services also offer on-board Wi-Fi for your convenience.

Manchester: 1-Wsy Airport Bus Transfer to/from Leeds

Manchester: 1-Wsy Airport Bus Transfer to/from Leeds

Enjoy a modern bus with the necessary facilities to transfer between Manchester Airport Bus Station and Leeds Bus Station. Stay connected and entertained during your journey with free WiFi and a power supply in every seat. Whether it's catching up on work, browsing the internet, or staying in touch with friends and family, these amenities can make travel time fly by. Avoid the hassle of navigating the public transportation system before or after a long journey, instead, relax and enjoy the views from the comfort of your seat. Board a modern bus to leave your worries behind, and arrive on time at your destination at the airport, or in the city.

Leeds: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

Leeds: City Walking Tour & Exploration Game

Turning City Streets into Adventure Playgrounds! Explore the vibrant streets of Leeds as your team unlocks a hidden trail, finding clues, solving puzzles, and completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore its hidden gems, and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way. Your puzzle-filled adventure begins at the Leeds Art Gallery and winds you through the beautiful city streets, passing historical sites, works of street art, nipping in and out of shopping arcades and hunting the much loved city bird, the owl. During your Quest you may hear a ghost story or two, find out who discovered oxygen and even learn who once called the city Liverpool instead of Leeds! Along the way, you and your team will discover all that makes Leeds one of the hottest cultural capitals of the North. As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. * Private experience with no groups to follow. Add up to 5 players for one price. So grab some binoculars (for owl spotting of course!), put on some comfy shoes and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Leeds City Centre Quest. This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, and can be the perfect team building activity. Will you conquer the Quest?

Sheffield: City Walking Tour and Exploration Game

Sheffield: City Walking Tour and Exploration Game

Turning the streets of Sheffield into an Adventure Playground! Explore the streets of Sheffield's Heart Of The City as your team unlocks a hidden trail, finding clues, solving puzzles & completing challenges, earning points along the way all self-guided through the Go Quest Adventures app. See the area's highlights, explore its hidden gems and learn some insider history and fun facts along the way. Begin your adventure in Sheaf Square in front of Sheffield Station and wind your way around the Heart Of The City, through redeveloped squares, urban oases, and back to the towering Town Hall and vibrant Peace Gardens. Along your journey, discover Sheffield’s rich industrial heritage, see Europe’s largest urban glasshouse, learn about an unlikely WWI hero, and maybe hear a ghost story or two. As the Quest is self guided you can: * Start your Quest whenever you want, get instant access with nothing to print off from home * Go as fast as you want and try to top the leaderboard, or go at your own pace, stopping for rest breaks along the way. * Private experience with no groups to follow. Add up to 5 players for one price. So gather your team and thinking caps, put on some comfy shoes and get ready to explore the sights, discover hidden gems and ultimately, conquer your Sheffield, Heart Of The City Quest. This is an ideal outdoor activity for couples, families, groups of friends, and can be the perfect team building or corporate activity. Will your team Conquer The Quest? NOTE: You must be able to read English to enjoy this tour.

Leeds 'Hidden Gems' Food Tour

Leeds 'Hidden Gems' Food Tour

Visit six of the best food venues in Leeds, with food included at every stop! Hear the stories behind the businesses, learn some fun facts, and enjoy loads of tasty food. Expect old pubs, modern restaurants, street food stalls and a very surprising favourite stop. Your tour guide (Ellen or Lynda) will tell you about each venue, some of the history of Leeds, food-related facts, a ghost story, and even a cheese joke or two. You won't go hungry! Dishes have been carefully selected to showcase the best of each venue, offer a variety of cuisines, and make sure that you're full by the end. You can expect a mixture of individual portions, sharing boards and main courses split between two. Things like tacos, fish finger sandwiches, cheese boards and more! You'll have an enjoyable afternoon of food, drink and good conversation with your friendly tour guide. The tour will start very near Leeds train station, and finish at a venue less than a 5 minute walk from the station.

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What people are saying about Leeds

Overall rating

4.8
(108 reviews)

Bess (the guide) was a real pleasure, she was kind and very knowledgeable and her passion of the city shined thru and made it a splendid experience. Very much recommend it to anyone new to Leeds and locals as well, as you’ll learn interesting things about places you see regularly you’d never expect :)

Two hours of excellent value for money. Michel was very knowledgeable about the content of her tour and delivered it in an engaging way. I leant a lot about Leeds and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

I was afraid the trip would be cancelled due to snow, but it went ahead. Fantastic driver.

Loved it, great venues, lovely guide and excellent food at every stop.

It was good, but did not last very long (20 mins or so)