Title: Exeter's Historic Quayside in Exeter - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Exeter's Historic Quayside Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Exeters-Historic-Quayside-Hotels.0-l6171371-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Exeter](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Exeter.d1185.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Exeter](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Exeter.d1185.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Exeter's Historic Quayside Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Exeters-Historic-Quayside.d6171371.Car-Rental-Guide)[Exeter Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Exeter.d1185.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Exeter's Historic Quayside Tours and Activities ![In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/e12ccd8b-21f1-4552-baff-15d961815abf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![In the 2nd century the Romans built a sturdy wall around Exeter, which lasted for centuries. However in the 4th century Roman civilization began to decline. The populations of the towns fell. The last Roman soldiers left Britain in 407 AD and the Roman way of life slowly disappeared. People drifted away from the towns to the countryside and returned to a simpler way of life.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/e12ccd8b-21f1-4552-baff-15d961815abf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/6e5533ae-e621-4ffa-afec-4b55b0c41481.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cityscape](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/4123858a-b66d-4b5f-b09c-295087e4b1c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![City](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/6ed283a8-d557-4c06-b7a9-1e02435137d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Exeter's Historic Quayside Activities [Exeter travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Exeter.dx1185) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Exeter Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094249/c036bb76-31bd-4d64-bff5-ee84c1143fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exeter Cathedral Visit this ancient and beautiful cathedral to attend a service or just admire the wonderful architecture. [](https://expedia.ca/Exeter-Cathedral-Exeter.d6094249.Vacation-Attraction) ![Church from Exeter Guildhall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/9379c545-ff0c-475a-80ae-cc0a52f248bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guildhall Shopping Centre During your trip to Exeter, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Guildhall Shopping Centre. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Guildhall-Shopping-Centre-Exeter.d6171193.Vacation-Attraction) ![Exeter showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171434412/27904c4f-54dd-46ce-9c2b-77406223717a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Princesshay During your trip to Exeter, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Princesshay. Check out the stunning cathedral and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.ca/Princesshay-Exeter.d6171176.Vacation-Attraction) ![Royal Albert Museum and Gallery featuring interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094253/8397fffe-a1f6-4c8b-813c-c5cdb84ca287.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Albert Museum and Art Gallery Housed in a Gothic revival building in the heart of Exeter, this award-winning museum showcases a range of displays from around the world. [](https://expedia.ca/Royal-Albert-Museum-And-Art-Gallery-Exeter.d6094253.Vacation-Attraction) ![Exeter showing heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635171434412/27904c4f-54dd-46ce-9c2b-77406223717a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Exeter's Underground Passages Rummage through old pipe corridors that once carried water past the city ramparts. Hear stories about the site’s cholera epidemics and use as an air raid shelter. [](https://expedia.ca/Exeters-Underground-Passages-Exeter.d553248635171434412.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wharfinger's House Learn about the local history of Exeter when you take a trip to Wharfinger's House. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. 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