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Wander. Discover. Connect with Inerro. Explore York at your own pace on a 2½-mile (4 km) circular self-guided trail through the city's medieval streets, historic landmarks and unexpected details. With 19 stops to explore, questions and things to spot encourage you to see York differently and notice details you might otherwise miss.
Estimated time: 3 hours. Take your time and customise your experience, stop to explore a museum, pause for a coffee or drink, skip a stop if you're short on time, or return to the trail later. At the end, use the answers you've collected to tackle one final challenge.
Accessible with caution: please note there are curbs, uneven paths, cobbles and rough terrain due to the historic nature of some landmarks. Users follow the route at their own risk.
Perfect for curious travellers, couples, families and friends looking for a different way to experience York, without a guide or fixed timetable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start the self-guided trail outside the entrance to York railway station. This is a circular route, so you can join it at any point, but we recommend starting at York Station as this is Stop 1. There is no guide to meet.
Itinerary
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York Railway Station (Pass by)
A grand Victorian station with some surprisingly unusual details hiding in plain sight.
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(Pass by)
A peaceful riverside garden, but look a little closer and you'll find links to York's military past.
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Lendal Bridge (Pass by)
Cross the River Ouse on this elegant Victorian bridge, with views towards York's historic heart.
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(Pass by)
A medieval riverside tower with a surprising connection to York's water supply.
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Multangular Tower (Pass by)
One of York's most remarkable survivors, where Roman and medieval stonework meet.
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Bootham Bar (Pass by)
Pass through one of York's ancient gateways, where the city's Roman and medieval pasts come together.
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York Minster (Pass by)
York's magnificent Gothic cathedral, with extraordinary architecture and one of the world's great collections of medieval stained glass.
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Barley Hall (Pass by)
A medieval townhouse that disappeared from view for centuries before being brought back to life.
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Shambles (Pass by)
York's famous medieval street, where timber-framed buildings lean over one of Britain's most atmospheric streets.
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Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate (Pass by)
York's wonderfully bizarre street name, but why is it called that?
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(Pass by)
A York figure whose story is easy to miss, unless you know where to look.
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Jorvik Viking Centre (Pass by)
Step into York's Viking past at one of the city's most famous archaeological attractions.
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(Pass by)
An everyday object hiding in plain sight, with a surprisingly interesting story behind it.
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Fairfax House (Pass by)
An elegant Georgian townhouse offering a glimpse into the lives of York's wealthier residents.
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Clifford's Tower (Pass by)
York's striking castle keep, standing high above the city on its historic mound.
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Skeldergate Bridge (Pass by)
Cross the River Ouse on this distinctive bridge, with a story that stretches back through York's history.
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Baile Hill (Pass by)
An unassuming grassy mound hiding an important chapter in York's Norman history.
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(Pass by)
One of York's ancient gateways, but not everything you see here is as old as it looks.
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Micklegate Bar (Pass by)
York's grand southern gateway, with a dramatic history befitting one of the city's most important entrances.
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
- 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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