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Exeter's Underground Passages were built to house the pipes that brought clean drinking water into medieval Exeter. A guided tour of Exeter's Underground Passages is a memorable event - narrow, dark, interesting and exciting. Visit the heritage centre before your guided tour, packed with interactive exhibits and interpretation.
These are the only passages of this kind open to the public in Britain!
These tours are likely to fill up quickly and are also subject to change at short notice. Pre-booking is advisable and during school holidays is essential to avoid disappointment.
During the school holidays we are extremely busy and often cannot answer the phone immediately. The best way to contact us is by email at underground.passages@exeter.gov.uk we will need to know on which day and time you would like to join a tour and how many people you would like to book on to a tour, please also give us a contact telephone number. Please note we do not allow under 5s on our tours.
Summer Holiday Opening 2024
Wednesday – Friday, 11am to 4pm (last tour starts at 3pm).
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm (last tour starts at 3pm).
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Family | £22.00 per ticket |
| Adult | £7.50 per ticket |
| Adult Group | £6.00 per person per day |
| Child | £5.00 per ticket |
| Child Group | £4.00 per person per day |
| Senior / Student | £6.00 per ticket |
| Senior / Student Group (Work Groups Omitted) | £5.00 per person per day |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Nearest major road is M5. Follow signs to city centre.
The entrance is located on Paris Street, just a few minutes walk from Exeter Bus Station. The nearest train station is Exeter Central, approx 10 minutes walk.
| Exeter's Underground Passages - Term Time (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Thursday - Sunday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
| Exeter's Underground Passages - Summer Holidays (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Wednesday - Friday | 11:00 | - 16:00 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 10:00 | - 16:00 |
* Summer Holiday Opening 2024
Wednesday – Friday, 11am to 4pm (last tour starts at 3pm).
Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm (last tour starts at 3pm).
Closed 24th and 25th December
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