Exeter Red Coat Guided Tours
Tel: 01392 265203
Tel: 01392 265203
Following the government announcement that England will be going into national lockdown on Tuesday 4th January, Exeter's Red Coat Guided Tours will unfortunately not be running until further notice.
The City's FREE award winning Red Coat Guided Tours are provided by Exeter City Council and are the perfect way to explore Exeter, one of the oldest cities of England. Run by experienced qualified volunteer guides a variety of tours are available, each one focusing on a different aspect of Exeter's history and culture. Tours run daily, except 25 & 26 December.
Discover the city's sites of interest and hidden treasures. All tours are on foot so please wear suitable footwear. No dogs (except assistance dogs) are allowed on tours. Children under 16 must be accompanied.
Meet your Red Coat Guide at the starting point and discover historic Exeter for yourself. Tours depart from the Hooker Statue on Cathedral Green and last approximately 60 minutes. All tours start promptly at the time advertised.
Tours will only go ahead with a minimum of two people on the tour and may be subject to cancellation without notice.
All tours must be booked in advance, and by 4pm of the day before, please visit the Corn Exchange website to book your place.
Tour descriptions
Cathedral to Quay: A walk from the Cathedral via Southernhay and alongside the impressive City wall, finishing at the historic quayside.
Exeter Old & New: Exeter’s history from pre-Roman times to the present.
Forgotten Exeter: Be intrigued by hidden corners and curios of the city, long since gone from memory.
Georgian Exeter: How Exeter’s transformation came about, from industrial hub into an elegant Georgian city.
Medieval Exeter: How Exeter became one of the wealthiest cities, and see some of the surviving medieval buildings, including the Medieval Bridge.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Adult | Free |
Adult Group | £5.00 per ticket |
Child | Free |
Child Group | £2.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Guided tours start from Cathedral Green or the Historic Quayside.
Exeter is easily reached by bus or train. Nearest train station is Exeter Central, or catch a bus to Exeter Bus Station or Exeter High Street. All Park & Ride services will drop you within a short walk of the Cathedral Yard.
Cathedral to Quay (19 Oct 2020 - 29 Mar 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Tuesday - Thursday | Closed | |
Friday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
Bank Holiday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Georgian Exeter (20 Oct 2020 - 30 Mar 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Wednesday - Sunday | Closed | |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
Ghosts and Legends (20 Oct 2020 - 30 Mar 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday | 19:00 | - 20:00 |
Wednesday - Sunday | Closed | |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
Medieval Exeter (21 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Tuesday | Closed | |
Wednesday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Thursday - Saturday | Closed | |
Sunday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
Exeter Old and New (25 Oct 2020 - 28 Mar 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Saturday | Closed | |
Sunday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
Forgotten Exeter (29 Oct 2020 - 25 Mar 2021) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Wednesday | Closed | |
Thursday | 11:00 | - 12:00 |
Friday - Sunday | Closed | |
Bank Holiday | Closed |
* Tours not available Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day (except the Mystery Tour)
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