Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York Discount Tickets

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Overview

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for nearly 2000 years. Explore the medieval streets beneath the twinkling lights and discover the traditions and history of this Wonderful Winter City. Put your Christmas Jumper on and join Blue Badge Tourist Guide, Sarah Cowling, for a socially distanced experience to capture the Spirit of Christmas. Discover if York really England's most Christmassy City? Where did Rudolph get his Red Nose from? Which Grinch tried to cancel Christmas? and Which famous author read his stories in York and made us a present of Boxing Day? We will hear tales of Christmas Past, from the bacchanalian celebrations of Roman Britain to the Midwinter Feasts of the Vikings. They have all left their mark on our festivities today Come and get into the spirit of things in Britain's original Christmas City - we might even find some takeaway mulled wine!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Outside the South doors of York Minster

End Point

End point

The heart of the Christmas Market

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. York Minster
Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.
2. York Theatre Royal
We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.
3. York Mansion House
York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!
4. Stonegate
Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.
5. The Roman Bath
What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.
6. Shambles Market
Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?
7. Parish of All Saints' Pavement
The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.

Inclusion

Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by York Christmas Walking Tours

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