• Lady Godiva Statue - While many are familiar with the thousand-year-old legend of Lady Godiva, the woman behind the most renowned tax protest in history, how much is known about the woman herself?
• Golden Cross - On Pepper Lane, outside the Golden Cross, the guide will reveal the truth about the building that claims to be the oldest pub in Coventry, the literal treasure hunt beneath the streets, and the historical events that took place on those cobblestones.

Nearby, a mural will shed light on some theories regarding the origin of the name ‘Coventry.’

• St. Mary’s Guildhall - View the exterior of the Guildhall, a medieval time capsule and the last remaining part of Coventry Castle.
• Council House - In front of the gothic council house, discover why Coventry has been a city since ancient times!
• Drapers Hall - Outside Drapers Hall, the guide will share insights about the ‘Great Drapery’ and why Coventry became an international trading hub as early as the twelfth century.
• Coventry Cathedral - Witness the ruins of the cathedral church of St Michael as the guide narrates the story of its destruction during the ‘Moonlight Sonata’ air raid on Coventry in World War II. Additionally, see Sir Basil Spence’s modern cathedral, with both structures serving as monuments to international peace and reconciliation.

Tours typically include a brief visit inside the modern cathedral building, with more time spent exploring the ruins. However, occasionally events in the Cathedrals may restrict entry.

• Holy Trinity Church - The guide will provide a brief history of the 12th-century church.
• Priory Visitor Centre - Overlooking the ruins of Coventry’s original St Mary’s Cathedral, learn about its origins with St Osburg, through the era of Godiva and Leofric, and its time as a cathedral.

Then, downstairs on the floor of what was once one of the richest cathedrals, hear about its role as the country’s parliament and, of course, why, due to Henry VIII, it no longer exists.

• Guided historical walking tour

Explore the historic heart of Godiva’s Coventry and discover centuries of kings, queens, cathedrals, and castles on this engaging walking tour.

Highlights include:

• The legend of Godiva, her historical importance, and the possible motives behind attempts to erase her from history.
• The destruction of St Mary’s Cathedral during the dissolution of the Monasteries and its lasting impact on Coventry.
• Moonlight Sonata, the Blitz on November 14, 1940, and what authorities might have known prior to the attack.
• Coventry’s intended significant role in the Gunpowder Plot.
• The enduring legacies of international peace and reconciliation following the destruction and reconstruction of St Michael’s Cathedrals.
• Six different theories regarding the origin of the name ‘Coventry’.
• Why Coventry has been considered a city since “Time Immemorial”.
• The brief history of Coventry Castle.
• The tale of Coventry’s two time capsules: St Mary’s Guildhall and Drapers Hall.
• The walk is just under a miles and should take two hours and ten minutes. It is mostly flat with some inclines and ramps and several areas of cobbled streets.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.