Colchester tourist bus

Visit England's oldest recorded town, with a contemporary twist - your tour starts at the Norman Castle, built in 1076, 10 years after the Battle of Hastings. You'll hear all about Colchester's maritime and military heritage, and you'll have the opportunity to explore the town's Dutch quarter, settled in the 16th Century by Flemish refugees. Explore the excellent range of restaurants and exciting places to shop.

Address or meeting point

Start point: Colchester, North Station.

Hours & minutes

1 hour

Start or opening time

Tour operates: 9 April - 2 May; 28 May - 5 June; 23 July - 4 Sept. Departures 2 times a day: from Colchester, North Station at 11:15 and 14:15; from Colchester, Cowdray Crescent (Castle) at 11:30 and 14:30

End or closing time

Ticket validity: 24 hours

Position

Is it possible to get there by public transport? Yes

List each mean of public transportion and the stop's name To get to the start point: bus- stop North Station

Guides & companions

Is it done with a guide, a driver and/or an instructor? Yes, with a bus driver

Are audio guides or brochures available? if so, in which languages? Yes, a pre-recorded English commentary

Do you provide additional companions or personnel? No

Shopping information

Is there a shop? How much time is spent on shopping? No

Are any commercial stops made during the tour? No

Content & Specialized items

Are additional items needed? Which ones are included? No, a 24 hour ticket for open top double decker bus and commentary are included

Meals

Is lunch/dinner included on this tour? No

May the client bring his/her own food? Is there a picnic area? Yes, you can take your own food

Snacks

Is there a snack included? No

Drinks

Are drinks included? No

Restroom Information

Are there any restroom-only stops during the tour? No

Physical condition

What is the fitness level required? Any

How much walking is required? (km, meters) None

Advisories

Is there any fee or limitation for photo/video camera usage? No

Are there any additional costs? List them No

Which currencies are accepted? Pound

Product price detail

One day

Age of child

Appropriate age for child ticket from 5 to 15 years

For cancellation up to 3 days, a full refund will be given. For cancellation up to 1 days, 50% refund will be given.