To find out more about Truro's history, famous people and architecture join guided walks of the city led by Blue Badge Guides. The Blue Badge is a national and internationally recognised qualification for guiding and was established to ensure that visitors benefit from the highest standards of quality and professionalism in tourist guiding.

To contact Blue Badge Guides of Truro
call in to the Tourist Information Centre in Boscawen Street,

A useful booklet that can be purchased from the Tourist Information Centre and other outlets in the city takes you on an interesting and informative walk through the opes, squares, streets and gardens of the city of Truro. Look out for the medieval Celtic Cross perched high on a granite pillar on High Cross, restored to its original position to mark the way for pilgrims and travellers. Take care to avoid the 19th century water-carrying granite gutters originally designed to cleanse the streets. Do follow the riverside walk along the River Allen at the mill pool for the corn mill that was here in the 16th and 17th centuries. And much more...