Free walking tours in Windermere and what to see
Free walking tours (you tip what you think it was worth at the end), guided visits, night tours, tickets and day trips in Windermere. You book them on Civitatis, with free cancellation on most.
Free tours and guided visits in Windermere in numbers
Of the 4 activities Civitatis shows for Windermere, none is free right now and 4 have free cancellation. The one with the most reviews is “Beatrix Potter Lake District Tour” (2 reviews, 9.0 out of 10). Data from Civitatis, updated daily.
- activities
- 4
- free walking tours
- 0
- cheapest paid tour
- €82.68
- average traveller score
- 9.7
- reviews
- 4
- typical length
- 4 h
What to see in Windermere
Must-sees
Windermere is the largest lake in England and the heart of the Lake District, a World Heritage Site. Passenger boats link Bowness, Ambleside and Lakeside, and from the water you see the fells that inspired Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter.
Bowness has the World of Beatrix Potter, and nearby are her home at Hill Top and Wordsworth’s in Grasmere. There are walks for every level, such as the climb to Orrest Head, with a huge view over the lake.
Free tours and guided visits
In Windermere you can hire boats, and there are guided Lake District tours on Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and the Brontë sisters.
How long to spend
Two or three days let you sail the lake, see Grasmere and Ambleside and do a good walk. With more days you can continue to Keswick.
Where to stay
Bowness has the lakeside hotels; Windermere village, by the station, cheaper options, and Ambleside is the best base for walking.
Where to stay in Windermere
The areas we cover in our guide to where to stay: Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere village and Ambleside. See the areas guide and the best-rated hotels in Windermere
Frequently asked questions about free walking tours in Windermere
Is there a free walking tour in Windermere?
In Windermere you can hire boats, and there are guided Lake District tours on Beatrix Potter, Wordsworth and the Brontë sisters.
How much does a guided tour in Windermere cost?
Between €82.68 and €202.51 for the paid activities currently on Civitatis.
How much time do you need to see Windermere?
Two or three days let you sail the lake, see Grasmere and Ambleside and do a good walk.
Where should I stay in Windermere?
It depends on your trip. In our guide to the areas of Windermere we cover Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere village and Ambleside.