Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see.

This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster (exterior only) medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to experience York your way!

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

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We can meet you at any city centre hotel, restaurant or easily identifiable landmark, such as the Minster. Once your booking is confirmed we will get in touch to to arrange a suitable meeting point. If you are just arriving into York we can advise on car parking or meet you at the railway station.

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Meeting point

We will be in the square outside the central library (also known as York Explore and Archive) on Museum Street York YO17DS. We will have a sign with your name to ensure you can find us!

End point

The tour ends in Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate - this is at one end of the famous Shambles in the heart of town.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    York Minster

    The largest medieval gothic cathedral in the UK - a symphony in stone

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    The best view in York - a handsome piazza in which it is possible to see 2000 years of history: just by turning in a circle!

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    York's royal palace - occupied by Henry VIII and Charles I

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The spectacular remains of the largest monastery in northern England - built by the Normans, ruined by Henry VIII

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The oldest structure in York - the ten-sided Roman corner tower has been standing for almost 2000 years.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    York City Walls

    Enjoy spectacular views from the most picturesque section of the 13th century city wall

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Shambles

    The most celebrated, and best-preserved, medieval street in York. 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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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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