England · LEEDS TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Good leeds tours & activities fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 12 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ.
2-hour Skipton canal cruise with classic afternoon tea, countryside views, and a licensed bar. Relaxing North Yorkshire value.
“Allow plenty of time to get parked. We nearly missed the boat because of the queue at the parking meter. The food was nice and fresh but the scones were very small. The cruise was very nice, but no running commentary on history etc. because there was really nothing to comment on, just lovely views of fields and trees.”
Skipton 1-hour canal cruise with funny guide commentary, photo views, onboard toilet and bar, starting at Skipton Pie & Mash Shop.
“The boat was clean, the staff were polite, informative, funny and helpful. Safe environment and beautiful smooth ride and experience. Was a surprise trip for my partner and he loved it.”
A 3-hour Harrogate walking food tour with local bites, history stops, and flexible sampling for small groups, ends near the Olde Sweet Shop.
“Fantastic from start to finish. Plenty of fabulous varied food at great artisan vendors. Loved the town’s history and information that was also included. Highly recommended for friends, couples and ideal gift voucher idea.”
2-hour Leeds highlights walk with a local guide. See Georgian Park Square, arcades, Kirkgate Market and the Corn Exchange for $16.
“Knowledgeable tour guide enjoyed learning about the history of Leeds. We would recommend the tour to get your bearings when new to the city.”
A 4-hour Leeds city-center food tour with lunch included, seven tasting stops, and Yorkshire stories at markets, pubs, and cafés.
“Don't eat anything that morning Very interesting local knowledge Went to some venues you would normally walk past”
A 90-minute guided walk through central Leeds, hitting the big landmarks and markets, with an engaging local guide for bearings fast.
“Great tour taking in the history of the growth of Leeds and some of its most prominent buildings. Brianna was a knowledgeable guide and we’d highly recommend the tour”
Hire a Skipton canal day boat, learn the helm fast, cruise at your pace, and enjoy onboard comfort for a picnic-style day.
“Really great day out and would definitely do again. Lovely staff who were really friendly. Once you got the hang of it, it was really fun although some of the locks were really hard to open and the needed to 3 of us.”
Hunt through Leeds in 3 hours with Captain Bess, cryptic clues, and flexible phone maps for $20.72 per person.
“Perfect fun day, great treasure hunt fun, perfect way to see a city. Clues were just the right level of hard.”
A 1 hour 5 minute private ghost tour in Otley, Leeds, mixing local history, creepy tales, and pub hauntings with a friendly guide.
“Very interesting, light-hearted tour of Otley by a knowledgeable, entertaining host. An enjoyable way to spend and evening!”
Skipton Ghost Walking Tour with The Butcher, 1 hour 5 mins of castle, church, pubs and canal tales, plus great photo stops.
“Went with friends and family from 17 to 54 years old and all enjoyed it. Very informative, organised with a little theatrical flair. Good pace and a great way to see Skipton.”
Walk Leeds with a ghost storyteller, visiting Corn Exchange, Leeds Minster, Kirkgate Market, and ending on Briggate in about 1h10.
“We loved it! The guide was super knowledgeable and engaging, and gave many interesting facts with each story.”
Solve 16 cryptic clues in Leeds on a self-guided Houdini mystery. Walk 3 km, visit key landmarks, and reveal the villain in 3 hours.
“We had a fun rainy afternoon visiting our son at university of Leeds, popping into the odd pub along the way. A great way to see a new city.”
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