7 Hour Itinerary

There is lots to see and do in Exeter, but if you’re limited with time here’s a suggested itinerary of how you could spend 7 hours in this great city.

8.00am - Start the morning off early with a stroll along Exeter's quayside and watch the city come to life. Enjoy a relaxed breakfast at one of the waterside cafes here.

9.30am - Visit Exeter’s magnificent Cathedral to marvel at its beautiful stained glass windows and the world's longest stretch of unbroken Gothic vaulting.

10.30/11.00am Join a free Red Coat Guided Tour to discover more about Exeter's history.

12.30pm - Time for a quick lunch, and Exeter has a wide choice of eateries to suit all tastes - head to Princesshay or Queen St Dining for world cuisines in a contemporary setting, or visit one of the historic pubs dotted around the Cathedral.

1.30pm - Head to Exeter’s unique Underground Passages, the only attraction of their kind open to the public in Britain. Take a guided tour beneath the city's streets to discover the Passages' fascinating history.

2.30pm Finally, discover 16 galleries of displays at the award winning Royal Albert Memorial Museum, another one of the city’s great attractions that is completely free!

By now your 7 hours will be up – if you have more time, check out our guide to 24 hours in Exeter...