Tours and trails in Lincoln
With historic architecture and acclaimed attractions, you will have plenty of opportunities for sightseeing in Lincoln.
As it is a compact city, you can easily explore Lincoln on foot. To ensure you don’t miss any key sights, you can pick up a variety of maps and guides from the Visitor Information Centre in Castle Square. The City & Countryside Guide is great for inspiration and ideas, whilst the Lincoln City Map highlights key facilities and locations. To make sure you catch all the must-see attractions, you can also use our handy itinerary builder.
While exploring the city, you'll come across numerous historic sites and intriguing landmarks. To make sure you uncover all the hidden treasures, we recommend joining a guided walking tour. There are several sightseeing tours in Lincoln, all of which will take you on a fascinating journey to the past.
With the Lincoln Free Walking Tour, you’ll have the chance to unfold the city's diverse history, looking at architecture, industry and people. Packed with fascinating facts and quirky stories, this free tour offers a fantastic insight into Lincoln's past, present and future.
For a self-guided adventure, you can follow one of our digital trails. Focusing on Roman history, aviation heritage and the life of George Boole, these specially designed trails will allow you to delve deeper into Lincoln's rich past and discover new areas of the city.
If you’d rather sit back and relax, you can hop on board the Open-Top Sightseeing Bus. This entertaining guided tour offers a different perspective on the city, with plenty of amusing commentary to enjoy along the way.
Historic trails
Lincoln has a range of dedicated trails to allow you to discover everything the city has to offer. From Lincolnshire's rich aviation to the city's Roman ties, these trails promise to immerse you in Lincolnshire's history and intrigue.
Follow our carefully curated maps, or embark on a self-guided journey at your own pace.
Self-guided history trails
1217 Battle of Lincoln trail
This self-guided trail will take you through a pivotal moment in history, following the locations of…
George Boole Trail
George Boole, the inventor of “Boolean Logic” and unwitting grandfather to our digital…
Roman Lincoln Trail
Between AD50-60 a legionary fortress was built by the Romans in Lincoln and the city became known as…
Lincoln Aviation Trail
Lincoln and the surrounding area has strong links to aviation from the past to the present. Visit…
Jewish Heritage Trail
Lincoln is exceptional because of its Jewish heritage. You will find no other place in the UK with…
Brayford Architecture Trail
A complete circuit of Lincoln’s Brayford Pool to see how architecture shows the change of use…
Gainsborough Heritage Trail
Go on a journey of discovery, walking through time around Gainsborough following the Heritage…
The Stephen Langton Trail
Follow this 16.5 mile walking trail from the birthplace of Archbishop Stephen Langton, key in the…
Food and drink trails
Lincoln Ale Trail
Ale lovers rejoice! The historic city of Lincoln is the perfect place to experience delicious real ale and unique craft beer. From the historic pubs in the Bailgate area, to the vibrant bars on the Brayford Waterfront, there are plenty of…
Lincoln Cocktail Trail
Partial to a piña colada? The historic city of Lincoln is the perfect place to experience delicious and unique cocktails. From the hidden speakeasys to the vibrant bars on the Brayford, there are plenty of places in Lincoln…
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