The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

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(764 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Why follow the crowds? At Yorktour we believe a great tour should also be a fun conversation, which is why we guarantee there will be no more than eight participants so everyone can ask questions and no-one needs to worry about being left at the back! This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights - including the exterior of the Minster and the celebrated Shambles - though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze of ‘Snickelways’ to follow in the footsteps of the Romans and Vikings who created York. Above all, our tours rely on great storytelling rather than gimmicks - so if we can’t remember everyone’s names there must be too many people taking part!

What's Included

Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
Complementary map of York
Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will be in the square in front of the central library - York Explore Library and Archive, Museum Street YO1 7DS The guide will have a sign with your name so you should be able to find us (please don't join any tour that does not have your name displayed as it won't be ours)!

End point

The tour ends in the heart of town at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate, at the end of the Shambles.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    The magnificent ruins of the largest abbey in northern England

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    A stunning Victorian botanic garden containing the standing remains of the Roman fortress - the place where York began!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    York Minster

    The largest medieval gothic cathedral in northern Europe

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Explore the labyrinth of medieval shortcuts or 'Snickelways'

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Shambles

    The best-preserved medieval street in Europe - famous across the world as the inspiration for Diagon Alley

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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