Norwich Free Walking Tours
See the real Norwich with a local.
1h 45m • £0 to book • Pay at the end by card, Apple Pay or cash
Your local guide
Norwich through the eyes of someone who lives here.
We'll show you what makes this city special: its medieval streets, its independent spirit, and the stories locals take pride in.
Discover Norwich's thriving independent scene. Grassroots music venues, alternative pubs, and shops you won't find anywhere else.
How free tours work
What's a free tour?
Free tours are a growing accessible way to get a great local introduction to a city. You join for free, spend 1h 45m with a local guide who will show you the best spots and tell their favourite stories, and at the end you pay what you thought it was worth.
No fixed price. No pressure. Just a fair exchange.
The route
11 stops. 1h 45m.
The Forum
A striking glass hub where modern life meets medieval history. The perfect spot to get your bearings.
The Guildhall
England's largest provincial medieval Guildhall. Stand next to 600 years of law and order in the city's past.
The Norwich Lanes
A maze of independent shops and hidden alleys. Find the best local coffee and unique souvenirs.
Norwich Market
One of Britain's oldest and largest open-air markets. 900 years of trading in the same spot.
The Arcade
Elegant Victorian and Edwardian shopping. Escape the high street for something genuinely special.
London Street
The first pedestrianised street in the UK — and almost nobody knows it. Hidden history in plain sight.
Norwich Castle
A massive Norman palace overlooking the city. The best place to visualise Norwich's medieval power and scale.
Elm Hill
The city's most famous cobbled street, often used as a film set. Stunning medieval buildings and shops.
Tombland
The Anglo-Saxon heart of the city. Dark history, plague legends, and two gates into the Cathedral.
Fye Bridge
The city's oldest river crossing. Iconic postcard views and stories of medieval punishments.
Norwich Cathedral
Marvel at this 900-year-old icon, explore the grounds and take a selfie with Paddington Bear.
Map of the Route
Map of Norwich City Centre
How it works
Three steps. No faff.
Book your spot
Reserve your place online. It's free.
Free to book
Meet your guide at The Forum
1 hour 45 minutes, relaxed pace through Norwich's best bits.
1h 45m, easy underfoot
Pay what it was worth
Our guides do this full time. Most guests tip £15–£20.
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cashBooking required • Free to book • Pay at the end
Practical info
Everything you need to know
Meeting point
Outside The Forum, Millennium Plain, Norwich NR2 1TF. Check your email for details of your guide.
Duration
1 hour 45 minutes, finishing near the Cathedral.
Schedule
Near daily, rain or shine. Booking required. Secure your spot on the booking page.
Language
English.
Pace
Relaxed throughout. Mostly flat, easy underfoot. Suitable for all ages.
What to wear
Comfortable shoes and a light jacket. There's natural shelter along the route if it rains.
Booking required • Free to book • Near daily from The Forum
FAQs
Everything you need to know
Yes. There is no upfront cost to join. At the end, you pay what you think the experience was worth. Cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and cash all accepted.
In the press
Why Norwich
The city others are writing about.
“From its flint ruins and timber-beamed buildings to the winding, cobbled lanes... Norwich proudly brandishes its medieval credentials at each charming turn. It's a place of culture without congestion and community without conformity.”
Country Living
Best Place to Live UK, 2026
countryliving.com“Norwich has been named alongside New York and Paris as one of the most exciting places to visit this year.”
The Times
via Evening News 24, 2024
eveningnews24.co.uk“Benoli and Benedicts in Norwich represent the best of locally sourced, grown, and produced ingredients.”
Condé Nast Traveller
2025
edp24.co.uk“Norwich has always been a city of ideas, of stories, and of welcome. A city built on stories, where creativity drives regeneration and wellbeing.”
UNESCO City of Literature
National Centre for Writing, 2025
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