Tours of Leeds
Tours of Leeds is run by local enthusiast Mike Hampshire, offering independent walking tours that tell the story of Leeds. I mix local knowledge with years of researching old maps, archives and stories to bring the city’s past to life. My guided and audio tours are small, relaxed and welcoming – the real Leeds shared by someone who genuinely loves it.
Guided Tours
The Leeds Heritage
Pub Tour
Leeds History told through it’s pubs and brewing heritage
Approx 3.5 hours / from £37
The Essential Leeds City
Centre Tour
The key buildings, people and moments that shaped Leeds
Approx 90 minutes / from £12
The Leeds Waterfront
Heritage Tour
Canals, industry and the transformation of Leeds
Approx 90 minutes / from £12
Meet Mike
Ey up! I’m Mike 👋
I’m a Leeds-born guide with a love of history, storytelling and pubs. I set up Tours of Leeds to share the city’s stories in a relaxed, friendly way — whether that’s on a guided walk or through a self-guided audio tour.
What People Say About Tour of Leeds
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“This was a superb tour of Leeds’ industrial heritage – really informative and thoroughly enjoyable”
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“Really worth doing – informative entertaining and Mike has a font of local knowledge”
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“Absolutely fantastic tour – Mike was very knowledgeable and funny. Delicious beer and very engaging”
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“Brilliant tour. Mike was so informative and knowledgeable about the history of brewing in Leeds”
– Google Review