A walking tour of Malvern has won a prestigious award.

Malvern Civic Society's Official Town Walking Tour of Malvern Town has received a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award.

The award, announced by the renowned travel platform, places the tour among the top 10 per cent of listings across the planet.

The award is given out based on the consistently excellent reviews from visitors on the platform.

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Feedback is collected from guests over a 12-month period to ensure it is a trustworthy designation of great places to visit.

Nick St George from the tours said: "We are delighted to receive this award, and would like to thank all those who went to the trouble of leaving such positive reviews.

"We are all volunteers and learning how much our tours mean to visitors and residents alike is very gratifying."

Tripadvisor's chief growth officer, John Boris, said: "Congratulations to Malvern Town Walking Tours on your recognition in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024.

"You have made such a memorable impact on your visitors that many of them took the time to go online and leave a great review about their experience.

"People rely on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice seal to help them navigate the myriad of things to see, eat and do across the globe.”

Tour guests have left plenty of glowing reviews.

Pam W said: "Had a brilliant guide who was very informative and amusing.

"Lots learnt.

"Would highly recommend."

Another visitor, Kathryn B, said: "We booked with the extended family and it was such a lovely thing to do for everyone.

"The tour guides were lovely.

"Very attentive and personable.

"It was incredibly interesting too and took us to some parts of the town we may not have visited on our own.

"Certainly gave us lots of useful and interesting information."

Karen M wrote: "Just an amazing experience (despite the atrocious weather)Our guide was personable, interesting, made the whole experience so enjoyable.

"Would most highly recommend.

"Thank you."

The tours will run each Monday and Saturday until the end of October.

Tickets can be booked on Ticketsource or at the Tourist Information Centre in Great Malvern.