Private York History Walking Tour

5.0
(2 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

York is amazing. King George VI once said, 'The history of York is the history of England'. Well he wasn't wrong. The city has been home to Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans. It has been the 'capital' of the north and has been a centre for trade, commerce and power through the centuries. Today York is a vibrant, modern city with one of the best windows on the past that you will ever find.

Join me on a tour of my fascinating home city to learn more about its history and what has made it the city it is today. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and marauding Vikings, pass through medieval streets, stand in the shadow of one of the world's great cathedrals and take in the view from the city walls.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet outside the front of the library in Library Square.

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • York Minster (Pass by)

    We will view and learn about the Minster from the outside. If you wish to enter the Minster, and this is recommended, then please do so before or after the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    One of four mediaeval gates to the city. Bootham Bar sits on the site off an older Roman entrance to the Roman fortress of Eboracum.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Part of the Roman fortifications, one of the few sections of Roman wall visible today.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Walk through the ruins of the mediaeval St.Mary's Abbey in the Museum Gardens.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    York City Walls

    Walk the section of city walls from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Jorvik Viking Centre (Pass by)

    We walk past the Jorvik Centre. If you wish to visit the centre, then please do so before or after the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We finish the tour at the base of Clifford's Tower. If you wish to visit the inside of the tower, then please do so before or after the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Shambles

    We walk along the beautiful, world famous Shambles.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    From Dean's Park we will observe and learn about York Minster.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will leave the city walls at this point and learn about this famous entrance to the mediaeval city, before heading into the centre of the city.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We walk around the grounds of this impressive mediaeval hall. If you wish to visit inside this impressive building then please do so either before or after the tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by City, Vale and Mountain Adventures

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Culture

Cancellation Policy

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

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