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Things to do in Coventry

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Top 9 things to do in Coventry

  1. Coventry Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour, Coventry01

    1. Coventry Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour

    2 hoursFrom₹623/ person
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    Discover Coventry from a different perspective on sightseeing and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English!

  2. Coventry City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers, Coventry02

    2. Coventry City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers

    1 hoursFrom₹2,090/ person
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    In Zombie Scavengers of Coventry, players will use an app to try to survive a zombie apocalypse. You'll do so by finding survival objects around the city, in any order you'd like, to get points and do fun zombie themed challenges for points as well. Use strategy to try and find as many items as possible in order to survive. Your survival team will be able to see the score on the app's rankings compared to teams across the country. You'll have a remote host via chat in case you need anything. Let's survive in Coventry today!

  3. Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Ticket, Coventry03

    3. Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Ticket

    From₹1,999/ person
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    Discover the rich history of Kenilworth Castle and its stunning Elizabethan Garden. Kenilworth’s greatest period began when Elizabeth I’s childhood friend, Robert Dudley took possession of the castle in 1563. He spent fortunes turning it into a showpiece mansion to impress the queen. Climb up to the queen’s apartments for fantastic views over the castle and surrounding countryside. Explore the spectacular garden Dudley created just for his 1575 visit, including a Renaissance aviary, plant beds full of scent, colour and fruit, and an imposing fountain.

  4. Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Coventry by Operation City Quest, Coventry04

    4. Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Coventry by Operation City Quest

    2 hoursFrom₹1,045/ person
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    Walk around Coventry while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any order you choose and perform fun challenges for points. Collect points and take a look at your score compared to others across the country. All of our scavenger hunts have a remote host via chat to help along the way. Come out and explore with us in Coventry.

  5. Discover Coventry’s Treasures: Private Walking Tour, Coventry05

    5. Discover Coventry’s Treasures: Private Walking Tour

    5.0· 2 reviews2.8 hoursFrom₹34,654/ person
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    Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Explore the fascinating history and vibrant culture of Coventry on a private walking tour. Your journey begins at the iconic Lady Godiva Statue in Broadgate, a symbol of Coventry’s post-war transformation. Over the course of this guided exploration, you’ll visit Coventry’s hidden gems, discover the birth of the bicycle industry at Lady Herbert’s Garden, and hear the tale of the Coventry City Wall’s preservation. Delve into the city’s rich motor industry heritage at Millennium Place and learn about its enduring landmarks, such as Greyfriars Spire. Coventry’s legacy of famous plays, historical markets, and extraordinary architecture will unfold as you meander through this dynamic city.

  6. Coventry’s Rich Heritage: Godiva Quarter Private Walking Tour, Coventry06

    6. Coventry’s Rich Heritage: Godiva Quarter Private Walking Tour

    5.0· 2 reviews2.5 hoursFrom₹34,654/ person
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    Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Embark on a captivating 2.5-hour private walking tour of Coventry, where you’ll journey through the city’s history, culture, and architecture. Your tour begins at the iconic Lady Godiva Statue, symbolizing Coventry’s transformation. You’ll explore the historic Golden Cross area, admire St. Mary’s Guildhall, and discover architectural marvels like the Council House and Drapers’ Hall. Witness the grandeur of Holy Trinity Coventry and the resilience of Coventry Cathedral, concluding at the hidden gem, St. Osburg’s Church. Throughout the tour, a local guide will share intriguing stories that bring Coventry and its history, culture, and heritage closer to you. Discover the past and become familiar with the modern times of this captivating city.

  7. Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk, Coventry07

    7. Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk

    4.9· 17 reviews2.2 hoursFrom₹1,633/ person
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    Stroll the historical epicentre of Godiva's Coventry and learn about years of kings, queens, cathedrals, and castles on this walking tour. Highlights include: The legend of Godiva, her historical significance and why there may have been an agenda to whitewash her from history. The loss of St Marys Cathedral in the dissolution of the Monasteries and how that changed Coventry forever. Moonlight Sonata, the Blitz of the 14th of November 1940 and what authorities really knew before the attack. The crucial part that Coventry was meant to play in the Gunpowder Plot. The legacies of international peace and reconciliation which followed the destruction and rebuilding of St Michaels Cathedrals. Six different theories as to where the name ‘Coventry’ came from. Why Coventry has actually been a city forever, since “Time Immemorial”. The short-lived history of Coventry Castle. The story of the two time capsules of Coventry; St Marys Guildhall and Drapers Hall.

  8. The Jigsaw of History Tour, Coventry08

    8. The Jigsaw of History Tour

    4.8· 6 reviews2.8 hoursFrom₹1,633/ person
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    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 story 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.

  9. 2-Hour Alpaca Farm Experience in Kenilworth, Coventry09

    9. 2-Hour Alpaca Farm Experience in Kenilworth

    4.5· 15 reviews2 hoursFrom₹3,397/ person
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    Come and meet the alpacas at our farm in Kenilworth in Warwickshire! The experience is 2 hours long. We start with a short talk about alpacas and the chance to see our shop selling hand knitted alpaca accessories. Then meet the alpacas, cuddle some babies and take photos. Then a tour round the farm to feed the herd and we finish with taking an alpaca for a walk. All experiences must be booked in advance. We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. Under 17s must be accompanied by a paying adult. Under 12s cannot walk alpacas alone but can walk with an adult. Minimum group numbers required for sessions to go ahead. May be cancelled and rescheduled due to bad weather conditions. No dogs allowed.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Coventry is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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