Hidden Alleys: A Local's City Walk

The interesting parts of a city are usually one street back from the obvious ones. This walk follows that instinct for three hours, with stops chosen because they are worth seeing rather than because they are famous.

What we pass

• A covered passage most visitors walk past without noticing
• A street that changed trade twice in a century
• A small square with a story attached to its name
• A viewpoint that only appears at the end of an alley

Good to know

The route is on public streets and pavements with steps in places. It runs in light rain, and the host moves the walk indoors if the weather turns severe.