Welcome to the ‘Antient’ Cinque Port Town of Rye!

LATEST: MARCH 2023.

WE ARE CURRENTLY ONLY OFFERING PRIVATELY BOOKED WALKS BY ARRANGEMENT (minimum group size 4 people). PLEASE CONTACT US FOR FURTHER DETAILS OR GENERAL ENQUIRIES. 

The peaceful and ‘picture postcard’ town of Rye in East Sussex is one of England’s best kept secrets.  Come and take a fully guided walk around its unique medieval citadel with an expert local guide and learn all about Rye’s fascinating history.

Taking a ‘Rye History Walk’ will give you a real insight into the key events which makes Rye one of England’s most important historic towns.  Come and literally take a walk back through time as your knowledgeable and friendly guide explains Rye’s remarkable role in English History from the 1066 Norman Conquest to the present day. It’s a truly amazing story that will both surprise and entertain!

This very special town has a castle, two striking churches, a medieval friary, a unique Georgian water tower and town hall, a defensive wall, a superbly preserved medieval gateway and so much more to see and appreciate in a wonderful unspoilt setting.  There is even a fascinating scale town model and show to be seen at the Heritage Centre (where the Walks begin) and in the wonderful 15th century Mermaid Inn, the town has one of the great old smugglers’ inns and perhaps the most haunted hostelry in the land! Kings, Queens, the Bard, artists, writers, poets & pirates: they have all had a role to play. The story of Rye is, in many respects, England’s history in microcosm!

Our top-rated Walks are the best way to make the most of your visit to Rye. Read our top reviews below to see what hundreds of appreciative Rye History Walkers had to say….

Rye History Walks offers something for everyone – from the avid history lover to those of an inquisitive nature: young and old alike.

Our 5* TripAdvisor (‘Certificate of Excellence’ & ‘Travellers’ Choice’ award) reviews can be seen via the link below: 

Rye History Walks – 2023 Tripadvisor

We are available for group bookings for weekend private walks. If you would like to book an expert guided walk of Rye during your visit, please contact us directly using the contact details below for a quote.

Additional information

• If you are using a wheelchair or mobility scooter and would like to go on a walk, please get in touch as Mike can look at tailoring an alternative route.

• Dogs are more than welcome on a walk, but they do need to be on a lead!

For any other questions or if you would like to book a History Walk of:

– Hastings Old Town (the Head Port of the Cinque Ports)

– Winchelsea (ancient town and Cinque Port)

– or the 1066 Battle of Hastings

Please do not hesitate to contact us on 07800 545237 (preferred) or email bookings@ryehistorywalks.co.uk.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU ON A WALK SOON!