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The Jigsaw of History Tour

By Sky Blue City Walks
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$29 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 45m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

This tour zig-zags through the city centre away from the cathedrals, and takes participants on a walk through a city which has kept making history by inventing the future. It’s a history that fits together like a jigsaw, come and explore it with us.

Highlights include:

The industrial booms which saw Coventry as the centre of weaving, watch making, bikes and cars.
The most complete part of the City Wall, and learn where the Civil War really started.
The Royal Palace in the city centre where the King and Queen stayed when Coventry was the capital of England.
The storey of the inventors who brought us the bicycle and the jet engine.
Different theories as to where the phrase “Sent to Coventry” came from.
Explanations and information about of dozens of artworks around the city centre.
Details of the rich cultural history of Coventry.
Stories of the Phoenix City, the 'City of Tomorrow', risen from the ashes of the Blitz.

Activity location

  • Lady Godiva Statue
    • Broadgate,
    • Coventry, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Sky Blue City Walks
    • Broadgate
    • CV1 1NE, Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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The Jigsaw of History Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 45 minutes2h 45m
    2h 45m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:50 am
Price details
NZ$29.10 x 1 AdultNZ$29.10

Total
Price is NZ$29.10
Until Wed, 15 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    A guided historical walk with a local guide.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The walk is just over two miles and should take two hours and forty-five minutes. It is mostly flat with some inclines and ramps and one small area of cobbles.

Activity itinerary

Lady Godiva Statue
  • 15m
New Buildings
  • 5m
Sir Frank Whittle statue
  • 5m
Lady Herbert's Garden
  • 15m
A4053
  • 3m
Millennium Place
  • 10m
Palmer Lane
  • 5m
Old Grammar School
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Belgrade Theatre
  • 10m
Bond's Hospital
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
The Parish Church of St John the Baptist
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
Historic Spon Street
  • 20m
Coventry Market Shopping Centre
  • 5m
Bull Yard
  • 10m
Cheylesmore Manor House
  • 12m
  • Admission ticket not included
New Union Street
  • 5m
Fords Hospital
  • 5m
Hertford Street
  • 5m

Location

Activity location

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    Lady Godiva Statue
    • Broadgate,
    • Coventry, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Sky Blue City Walks
    • Broadgate
    • CV1 1NE, Coventry, England, United Kingdom

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