The 10 Best Tours in Leeds, England

October 14, 2021 Frederic Celentano

Leeds, a city in West Yorkshire, England, was one of the leading centers of industry in Victorian England. The Leeds City Museum is a great place to brush up on local history, and many TripAdvisor travelers say no visit to town is complete without exploring the Royal Armouries. You’ll also find lovely parks and a lively restaurant scene, with many eateries specializing in international cuisine.
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1. Emmerdale Classic Locations Bus Tour from Leeds

Bishopgate Street, Bishopgate St, Leeds LS1, UK Brit Movie Tours
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Fully guided 4 hour bus tour of locations from classic Emmerdale episodes including the original Emmerdale village, Emmerdale Farm and Home Farm.

Inclusions: Registered Guide, Driver, Transportation in mini coach

Exclusions: Food and drink, Gratuities, Car / Booster seats for children under 3 years.

Reviewed By Bev D

We had a brilliant day at these studios yesterday with an excellent guide Katie. It was great to see the familiar sets and be able to take as many photos as we wanted. We were able to go into the replica sets first ,then see the real ones at the ITV studios. I would recommend the tour even if you don't really follow Emmerdale because it is really interesting seeing how programmes are made and sets out together.

2. Leeds Heritage Beer Tours

The Tetley, Hunslet Rd, Leeds LS10 1JQ, UK Leeds Beer Tours
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On this guided tour, explore over 200 years of beer in Leeds, including visits to iconic locations across the City Centre. Learn about the heritage of beer in the city, whilst sampling fine ales along the way, all included in the tour price.

Inclusions: A half a pint of beer, or equivalent, is included at each stop of the tour.

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3. Leeds Food Tours: Local Leeds

The Queens, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ, UK Leeds Food Tours
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Discover Leeds’ best independent pubs and restaurants with a focus on local ingredients and small, reputable suppliers. You'll visit six venues, with food included at every stop along with three alcoholic drinks (soft drink options available), chosen to perfectly compliment the food! You can expect: Cosy pubs Local beer Yorkshire puddings Plenty of cheese A visit to one of Europe's largest covered markets An insight into the culinary history of Leeds and Yorkshire including the foods that were invented here.

Inclusions: Food is included in all stops, Alcoholic beverages are including at three stops, with soft drinks as an alternative and tap water throughout, Coffee is provided at one stop

Exclusions: Tap water is available but bottled water will be at an additional cost

Reviewed By jessicabQ2181PV

Local Leeds food tour is a great afternoon. Nell has crafted a fab tour. It was a relaxed and friendly tour, it felt like a friend showing me around town. Nell leads you to all of the best eats, supporting indie restaurants and picking food items that are interesting and have a story to share. The tour also combines history of the food and Leeds. After living in Leeds for a year the tour took to me to venues I'd walked past but never tried. And places I'd walked by but never noticed. I loved these venues so much so I went to them again on my own. Highly recommend these tours for locals and tourists alike.

4. 2 Hour Leeds Highlights Walking Tour

City Square, Leeds LS1, UK Leeds Walking Tours
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We are back! Leeds Walking Tours will run every Saturday from 1st May 2021 Leeds is a vibrant modern city with rich industrial heritage. Enjoy the very best of Leeds with our friendly, informative, entertaining professional guides. Join us to discover its richly layered history and let us reveal the story of Leeds through its buildings, spaces, stories and people. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, take our 2 hour walking tour and find out what makes Leeds the exciting city it is today ​

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Reviewed By Olivia R

As a newcomer to Leeds we booked this walking tour on our first morning in the city. It was a great introduction to the city - taking us around the city centre and explaining the history of the city as well as special details we would not have noticed or known about without an experienced guide. Tour was small which meant we could ask lots of questions. Appropriate social distancing measures in place - if you are attending remember to bring a mask as you get some great extras e.g. Corn Exchange

5. Leeds Food Tours: Leeds Street Food

The Queens, City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ, UK Leeds Food Tours
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Eat your way around Leeds’ street food scene devouring everything from Bao buns to burgers; falafel to curry. You'll visit six street food vendors, with food included at every stop, along with two alcoholic drinks - including a 'pour your own' beer stop! You can expect: - Street food from all over the world, enjoyed in cosy indoor settings - Visits to two street food 'hubs' for multiple tastings - Local beer - including a 'pour your own' stop - An insight into the venues, their stories and their values - Some street food history - including what steamed buns and severed heads have in common and why Robert the Chestnut Seller was arrested whilst selling street food in Leeds in the 1940s.

Inclusions: Food is included at all seven stops on the tour, Alcoholic beverages are included at 2-3 venues

Exclusions: Bottled water - Tap water is available but bottled water will be at an additional cost

Reviewed By jessicabQ2181PV

Local Leeds food tour is a great afternoon. Nell has crafted a fab tour. It was a relaxed and friendly tour, it felt like a friend showing me around town. Nell leads you to all of the best eats, supporting indie restaurants and picking food items that are interesting and have a story to share. The tour also combines history of the food and Leeds. After living in Leeds for a year the tour took to me to venues I'd walked past but never tried. And places I'd walked by but never noticed. I loved these venues so much so I went to them again on my own. Highly recommend these tours for locals and tourists alike.

6. Indian Cookery classes

Roundhay Road, Oakwood, Leeds, UK The Spice sisters Indian Cookery classes

We will be using Asian herbs and spices, so you'II be learning all about there taste, benefits and uses

Inclusions: Lunch

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7. Discover the Region of Yorkshire with a local pilot

EGCJ, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds LS25 6PT, UK Wingly UK

Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Yorkshire in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of Yorkshire's national parks, the Humber Estuary, Alnwick Castle...and many more incredible sights for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at Sherburn in Elmet Airfield. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!

Inclusions: Access a private and exclusive airclub around Yorkshire, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, 1 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Pilot's headset

Exclusions: Transportation to/from the activity, Food & Drinks

Reviewed By kaneperry

Our flight was piloted by Chris. He was very informative and polite and took us over the Isle of White, the beach, Weymouth. The actual experience was AMAZING!! Everywhere we went he told us about it and the experience itself was amazing. I highly recommend this as it is definitely an experience you will never forget, one reason for that is that he handed me the controls and I FLEW THE PLANE! Everything was nice, chilled, very safe and easy. Overall, couldn't have been better ????

8. Leeds Scavenger Hunt: Leeds Landmarks!

Leeds Town Hall, 2 Park Cross St, Leeds LS1 2QH, UK Let's Roam London

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Digital Copies of your scavenger hunt photos, Local taxes

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions

Reviewed By dillonb798

Great fun for a company outing! Everyone in your group will enjoy running around and learning about the city.

9. Create your own nature movie: Fabulous Flycatchers

Washburn Heritage Centre, Fewston Church, Harrogate HG3 1SU, UK Film Nature

You'll discover Yorkshire's countryside and make your own movie of the stunning wildlife that lives that there.

Inclusions: 1 to 1 guidance and tuition for the day, Top of the line phonescoping equipment to film and edit the birds, Coffee and/or Tea, Private transportation, Your finished Flycatcher film ready to take away, share, or post on your social media

Exclusions: Lunch, Bottled water

Reviewed By WildlifewatcherM

Spent a great day out with Paul last year where he went through phonescoping practicalities including : location, subject choice and field craft; kit set-up - slo mo, focusing, framing and review; Editing techniques / clip video composition. Paul’s laid back, patient and explains everything clearly. Definitely recommended

10. Private Tour: Lake District from Leeds in 16 Seater Minibus

Mountain Goat Tours

Visit one of the UK's most breathtaking areas, the Lake District National Park. Arriving in the Lake District you will explore the central and northern Lakes, enjoy views of the UK's largest lake, Windermere, visit the famous town of Grasmere, renowned for William Wordsworth and its gingerbread. Explore Keswick and Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be older than Stone Henge itself, and visit Surprise View, famed for its incredible vistas.

Inclusions: Driver-guide, Live commentary on board

Exclusions: Entry fees, Drivers gratuity (optional), Food and drinks

Reviewed By angelcat2017

Excellent day tour of Yorkshire Dales in comfortable (Covid-safe) minibus with friendly and knowledgable local guide Lee. Got to see so many places that would have been impossible without a car, lots of time to take photos, grab a coffee and have a walk at multiple stops. Great National Park, stone walls, tales of castles and abbeys. Very peaceful and tranquil stops, waterfalls galore! Even a stop at the Wensleydale Creamery to buy local cheese and have a relaxing bite to eat. We even managed a quick stop in the 3rd smallest city in the UK, Ripon, with its medieval cathedral. Breathtaking scenery and the highlight of our week's holiday in York.

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