King Richard III Private Leicester Walking Tour

The statue of the man who created and ran the first ever paid for day trip!

An iconic landmark and meeting point in Leicester where generations have met their friends and family.. Richly decorated with figures from history,

Experience the sights and sounds of Leicester Market.

Lovely old city square next to the old town hall with a grandiose water feature in the centre.

Remembering the role of women in Leicester in the important hosiery industry of times gone by.

Built as the first modern hotel in Leicester but it ended up being a residence for judges. A lovely old building nonetheless.

Learn more of the life and death of King Richard III and the infamous nearby Battle of Bosworth. Then discover how his body was located under the carpark and see the very spot where he lay for centuries.

This wonderful statue of King Richard III was relocated behind the cathedral gardens so is close to both of his burial sites.

Experience the small but beautiful Leicester Cathedral

See the resplendid modern tomb of King Richard III

One of the oldest historical buildings in the city and site of everything from courts, libraries and prisons.

Currently being renovated until mid 2025 with a new visitor centre. The Jewry Wall and Roman Baths are some of the finest Roman ruins in Britain.

Once an old Roman entry point into the city. Near the spot where it was once believed King Richard III was unceremoniously dumped into the river.

Explore the streets of this vibrant city and learn some of its less vibrant past!

The remains of the old motte and bailey Norman castle with various Georgian buildings that are still used today,

A church that King Richard III must have visited in the heart of medieval Leicester. Not always open but if it is, we will go inside,

See the old firing loop holes that were cut out to defend Leicester in the English Civil War.

This picturesque ruin has seen a lot of action during its long and turbulent life.

Once the herb garden for the attached old hospital. Grandly restored and still full of herbs today,

See this fantastic old gateway to the castle that is over 600 years old.

See the beautiful old Trinity House and chapel.

Once said to be the only respectable street in Leicester. It's still pretty gorgeous today.

Explore the beautiful Abbey gardens wherein we'll find the ruins of the one time majestic Leicester Abbey until destroyed by King Henry VII. The picturesque ruins are still worth visiting. ***Choose optional extra when booking Actual duration of option around an hour***

Visit the resting place of one of the biggest names in history, Cardinal Wolsey. ***Choose optimal extra when booking Actual duration of option around an hour***