Enjoy a relaxed and entertaining walking tour of Bedford in the company of a member of the Bedford Association of Tour Guides.

2025 walks

The programme of walks for 2025 is now available.

Please see the Bedford Association of Tour Guides website for full details.

Cost

All walking tours are £4.00 per person, or £2.00 for children over eight.

How to book

Tickets can be booked online on the Higgins Bedford website here or by phoning the Box Office on 01234 718044.

Children of all ages are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Bookings for group walks can be arranged for a maximum of 18 people per Guide, with a minimum charge of £40 per group.

Most walks are suitable for people who are less mobile. If you have any access needs, please advise the Box Office when booking.

If you have specific questions please email info@bedfordtourguides.org.

Walking tours 

Walks start at 11am and cover a distance of one to two miles, lasting for between 90 minutes to two hours.

Other than the Bedford’s Movers & Shakers walk and the tours of St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s churches, walks depart from the steps outside the Harpur Suite on Harpur Square at 11am. The What3Words location is “dragon.handle.hails”.

Self-guided tour

You can also follow a self-guided with with The Invisible Folk Walking Tour of Bedford High Street.

Other walking, cycling and riding routes

Bedford Borough has lots of opportunities for you to walk, cycle or ride for both leisure and business journeys, discover more here.