Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

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(5 reviews)

1 hour to 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost to the exciting city of today.

• Enjoy three walking tours around the city. One tracing the city wall, another examining its ancient history and the final tour looking at its haunted spots
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local resident, passionate about the history
• Have complete control over when you start and finish with the ability to linger at stops en route
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and 3 codes listed under “Before You Go”. Simply install the VoiceMap mobile app and enter your codes.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the codes provided on your confirmation ticket. These are self-guided audio tours that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading each tour.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • York (Pass by)

    All three of these self-guided audio tours take you through various parts of York to make the most of your time there. You'll see it's top attractions, hear its history and explore the city at your own pace.

    Admission ticket free
  • York Minster (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the York Minster on on all three of the self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Minster as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • Shambles (Pass by)

    You'll stroll down the Shambles on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Shambles as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of St Mary's Abbey on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the abbey as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of Clifford's Tower on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the tower as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of Merchant Adventurers' Hall on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hall as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the St Leonards Hospital on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hospital as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the Bootham Bar on all three of the self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Bar as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the Ye Olde Starre Inne on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the inn as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the York Theatre Royal on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the theatre as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the Whippet Inn on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the inn as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the Micklegate Bar on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Bar as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the St Crux on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the St Crux as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of the Golden Fleece on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Golden Fleece as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • York City Walls (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the statue on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the statue as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass through the Museum Gardens on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the gardens as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the statue on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the statue as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of Barley Hall on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hall as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the outside of Holy Trinity Church on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the church as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by York Mansion House on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the house as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Roman Wall on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the wall as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Red Tower on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the tower as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Walmgate Bar on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the bar as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Fishergate Bar on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the bar as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by the Fishergate Postern Tower on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the tower as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by Baile Hill on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hill as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    You'll pass by Victoria Bar on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the bar as you walk.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
Supplied by VoiceMap Audio Tours

Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
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