York on a Fork Food Tour

5.0
(30 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale!

While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls.

Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!

What's Included

Generous samples at 6 stops including 2 alcohol samples (alternatives available)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet in front of the statue of William Etty, by the fountain in front of York Art Gallery

End point

The tour will finish in Walmgate Ale House.

Itinerary

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

    Meet in front of York Art Gallery and hear about the contribution made to Yorks history by William Etty

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    Your first stop will be to sample Yorkshire Cheeses on Gillygate

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass through York City Walls on your way to explore more food and drink in York

    Admission ticket free
  • York City Walls (Pass by)

    Participants will see the historic York City Walls

    Admission ticket free
  • York Minster (Pass by)

    Pass by the iconic York Minster

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Enjoy fish & chips in a family run business

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    After hearing about The Shambles and its historic status as home to many butchers, enjoy a choice of Tacos from the buzzing Shambles Market

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Visit a chocolate factory within the city walls and sample their products

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Clifford's Tower is the remains of York Castle

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Appreciate the views back toward York Minster before enjoying Sherry & Pintxos at your penultimate stop

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Finish the tour with a final stop with food & drink in a 17th Century building on Walmgate

    30 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
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
Chocolate Tours
Street Food Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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