Free Red Coat Guided Tour

Exeter, Devon, EX1 1BW

Tel: 01392 265203

Cathedral to Quay

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Discover one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in England with Exeter’s Red Coat Guides. These fascinating FREE guided walking tours operate daily with knowlegeable volunteer guides. There are a wide range of themed tours to choose from, and you will always learn something new!

This June, we are celebrating the boom of vibrant events, arts, and cultural activities happening throughout Exeter. Why not use this June Boom month as an opportunity to learn something new about the historic city of Exeter on one of these free guided tours:

Monday

Forgotten Exeter & St Nicholas Priory

11.00am

 

Cathedral to Exeter

11.30am

 

Medieval Exeter

2.00pm

Tuesday

Tudor Exeter

11.00am

 

Market, Merchants & Mariners

11.30am

 

Exeter’s Historic Quayside

2.00pm

 

Ghosts & Legends

7.00pm

Wednesday

Exeter’s City Wall (2 hours)

11.00am

 

Canal Boat (July – August – 1 hour)*

11.00am

 

Medieval Exeter

11.30am

 

Introducing Exeter (1 hour)

and the Devon & Exeter Institute (optional)

 

2pm

 

Cathedral Close & Bishop’s Palace Garden**

2.30pm

Thursday

Forgotten Exeter & Tuckers Hall

11.00am

 

Exeter Old & New

11.30pm

 

Georgian Exeter

2.00pm

Friday

Tudor Exeter

11.00am

 

Cathedral to Quay

11.30am

 

Churches, Cemeteries & the Catacomb***

2.00pm

Saturday

Introducing Exeter (1 hour)

11.00am

 

Royalty in Exeter

11.30am

 

Medieval Exeter

2.00pm

Sunday

Exeter’s City Wall (2 hours)

11.00am

 

Exeter Old & New

11.30am

 

Exeter’s Historic Quayside

2.00pm

Walking tours depart from the Hooker Statue on Cathedral Green (apart from the Historic Quayside tour and Canal Boat tour) and last approximately 90 minutes, unless otherwise stated.

Exeter's Historic Quayside and Canal Boat Tour depart from the Custom House Visitor Centre on Exeter's Quay.

Tours may only exceed 15 people at the guide's discretion.

Tours will only go ahead with a minimum of two people, and may be subject to cancellation or alteration without notice. Please note that there is a limit to the number of people that can join each tour.

There is no need to book in advance.

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Guide Prices

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Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.

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Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

Opening Times

Free Red Coat Guided Tours in June (1 June 2025 - 30 June 2025)

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