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Get your bearings and explore York like a local on this exclusive private walking tour, led by an expert guide. More than just a history lesson, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich past to life as you stroll through its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and hidden corners.
Step back in time to Viking-age Jorvik, walk in the footsteps of Romans along the city’s famous walls, and uncover how York evolved from a medieval religious center to the vibrant, historic gem it is today. From grand landmarks to tucked-away treasures, your guide will share the stories that make York unique.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide outside the York Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket or lanyard
Itinerary
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1
Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it's origins
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Jorvik Viking Centre
Learn about Vikings and how they shaped York into the city it is now - and marvel at the world-renown Jorvik Centre (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3
Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it's graveyard! (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
4
Walk out to Clifford's Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York's townspeople (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5
Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
7
One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Discover another hidden gem, a medieval townhouse with a long and surprising history, which has been lovingly renovated to its former glory (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
9
View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)
5 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10York Minster
Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
11
Finish the tour at the Treasurer's House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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