Exeter's Underground Passages
Tel: 01392 665887
Tel: 01392 665887
Please note, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Exeter's Underground Passages are closed until further notice. Watch this space for further information.
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.
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Family | £20.00 per ticket |
Adult | £7.00 per ticket |
Adult Group | £5.50 per person per day |
Child | £4.50 per ticket |
Child Group | £3.50 per person per day |
Senior / Student | £5.50 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 fro Exeter Bus Station. The nearest train station is Exeter Central, approx 10 minutes walk.
2020/21 Low Season (1 Oct 2021 - 31 May 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday | Closed* | |
Tuesday - Friday | 10:30 | - 16:30* |
Saturday | 09:30 | - 17:30* |
Sunday | 11:30 | - 16:00* |
2022 High Season & School Holidays (1 June 2022 - 30 Sept 2022) | ||
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Day | Times | |
Monday - Saturday | 09:30 | - 17:30* |
Sunday | 10:30 | - 16:00* |
* June to September
Monday to Saturday: 9.30am to 5.30pm (last tour 4.30pm)
Sunday: 10.30am to 4.00pm (last tour 3.00pm)
October to May
Tuesday to Friday: 10.30am to 4.30pm (last tour 3.30pm)
Saturday: 9.30am to 5.30pm (last tour 4.30pm)
Sunday: 11.30am to 4.00pm (last tour 3.00pm)
During the school holidays Exeter’s Underground Passages are extremely busy. To avoid disappointment please ring in advance to check availability and reserve spaces on a tour.
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