Leeds: 2-Hour Highlights Walking Tour

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4.8545456 out of 5 stars
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Activity provider:Leeds Walking Tours
Leeds: 2-Hour Highlights Walking Tour
Top rated
4.8545456 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.8545456 out of 5 stars
55 reviews

Embark on an entertaining and informative tour of Leeds. Visit Corn Exchange, Victorian Arcades, and Kirkgate Market. Discover the impressive heritage of this vibrant city, with its stunning architecture, rich cultural scene, and shopping opportunities.

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Sarah – United Kingdom

Excellent and knowledgeable guide - learned so much and really enjoyed it

K
Keith – United Kingdom

Excellent. Our guide Michelle was fun and very knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about a very impressive city in our tour.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    City Square (Leeds)

  • Leeds Town Hall

    Guided tour, Walk

  • Leeds Art Gallery

    Photo stop

  • Leeds County Arcade

    Photo stop

  • Arrive back at:

    City Square (Leeds)

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about the rich industrial heritage of the city built on wool
  • Marvel at the splendor of the Victorian and Edwardian shopping arcades
  • Hear the story of Leeds through its buildings, spaces, stories, and people

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Guided walking tour
  • Food and drinks

Meeting point

Meet at the Black Prince Statue (the one on the horse) in City Square, outside Leeds Station.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  •  This tour involves two hours of walking at a gentle pace with stops
  •  The tour will operate rain or shine

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 55 reviews

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  • Value for money
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Sarah – United KingdomMay 26, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent and knowledgeable guide - learned so much and really enjoyed it
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Keith – United KingdomApril 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent. Our guide Michelle was fun and very knowledgeable. We learnt a lot about a very impressive city in our tour.
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Vera – United StatesMarch 30, 2025 – Verified booking
Excellent tour! Sarah was very informative & entertaining. She knows so much about Leeds and was passionate about sharing its history! Would highly recommend!

Product ID: 365580

Activity provider:Leeds Walking Tours

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