Paul Dickson Tours

I  take a maximum of 20 people on a tour. Additional guides are available for larger groups. Children under 16 are free on my tours. Please contact me direct to book children’s places. Contact form here .  Dogs on leads are welcome.

Paul has worked in the tourism industry in Norfolk for 37 years, initially for the National Trust and then as an independent PR practitioner.  Eleven years ago he fulfilled a long held ambition by qualifying as an official City of Norwich tourist guide. Since then he has developed his own guided tours business in Norwich and has expanded into the Broads National Park and Cromer. Paul additionally works as an independent guide for the Maids Head Hotel in Norwich.

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Louise Danielle
19:51 14 Feb 25
Back from Julian of Norwich tour such a wonderful experience. Learnt so much about the history of Norwich and Paul was an amazing guide so knowledgeable and friendly. The coffee in the theatre royal at the end was a lovely touch to a wonderful tour I will definitely be booking again
Brooke Stevens
21:10 13 Feb 25
Went on the darkside of norwich tour and was really pleased. Paul was very knowledgeable, able to answer any questions and the time flew by! A very friendly and welcoming tour guide 😊
Alex Pitt
10:41 17 Nov 24
Absolutely LOVED the tour. Paul was extremely knowledgable and made us chuckle too. So pleased I booked as it was the perfect introduction to Norwich as a first time visitor. Thanks again Paul!
Usha Sundaram
12:17 06 Oct 24
I went on the Shardlake's Norwich tour with Paul and it was superb. Regardless of whether you are a Tombland fan or not, this tour is a must-do. Paul is immensely knowledgeable, patient, calm, and makes both the city and the story come alive. It is also a great opportunity to meet fellow like-minded enthusiasts. Thank you Paul for highlighting an important but oft-forgotten part of Norwich's rich history. Fantastic experience!
Lisa Monteith
13:24 05 Oct 24
Enjoyable and informative!
Delia Burkinshaw
11:12 25 Apr 24
I have been on two of Paul's walking tours and he has amazed me with his knowledge. He makes our beautiful city's history come to life in a relaxed and informal way. I am a history buff and enjoy everything historical so Paul's tours have increased my knowledge immensely. Can't wait for the next one. Thank you Mr Paul Dickson.
Rosie Gidlow
07:28 13 Apr 24
Paul gives interesting and informative walking tours. We'll worth booking.
Debbie Jackman
17:40 10 Nov 23
A wonderful couple of hours spent with Paul as he gently shared his love and knowledge for Norwich, bringing to life Shardlake's Tombland and Kett's rebellion. The warming coffee in the lovely old Maid's Head was a much appreciated treat after a chilly walk. We'll certainly look out for the other tours, thank you so much Paul!
Terry Dowd
10:45 06 Feb 22
Absolutely fascinating tour of a town and a bit of history I thought I knew about but Paul filled in so much more.! His easy going style and obvious love of what he was doing shone through. Well organised and coffee at the end was icing on the cake! I would recommend it to any visitor and if like me, "locals" as well. You cannot come to Norwich and not take part in one of Paul's tours. Very highly reccommended.

Paul is also an independent publisher working in partnership with Norfolk based authors.

Find Paul Dickson Tours On Tripadvisor

Read Eileen Wise and Roger Hermiston’s piece about my Shardlake’s Norwich tour at Travel Begins at 40, here 

Read Derek James’ profile piece in the Eastern Daily Press about my guided tours here 

Listen to my interview with Mariel Fry on her Travel Experiences Reimagined podcast. Click here

Here’s a link to a short video talk by me about the history of the Maids Head Hotel in Norwich. Click here

Read my VisitNorwich interview on the Settee of Stories: click here

My tours are now featured on Cool Places, click here

Testimonial from Jane Malyon – Maids Head, Tombland & Elm Hill tour

You know you are in safe hands from the moment Paul starts his tour. His gentle but professional delivery made very word easy to take in – and our group of 5 were fascinated by the knowledge that he imparted, from start to finish. We’ve already taken 2 of his tours and will eagerly look forward to the next. What a wonderful way to spend an hour or so, walking…learning…asking and smiling, not to mention the cup of tea at the end! Norwich is a marvellous and ancient city to learn more about – and Paul is the perfect teacher. We really mean that,  so don’t miss the chance to join one of his walking tours. They’re fantastic!