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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Library Square, England, YO1, United Kingdom

Meet outside the front of the library in Library Square.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. York Minster
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.
2. Bootham Bar
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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Multangular Tower
Part of the Roman fortifications, one of the few sections of Roman wall visible today.
4. St. Mary's Abbey
Walk through the ruins of the mediaeval St.Mary's Abbey in the Museum Gardens.
Duration: 10 mins
5. York City Walls
Walk the section of city walls from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar.
Duration: 25 mins
6. Jorvik Viking Centre
We walk past the Jorvik Centre. If you wish to visit the centre, then please do so before or after the tour.
7. Clifford's Tower
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.
8. Shambles
We walk along the beautiful, world famous Shambles.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Dean's Park
From Dean's Park we will observe and learn about York Minster.
Duration: 15 mins
10. Monk Bar
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.
Duration: 10 mins
11. Merchant Adventurers' Hall
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.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

All Fees and Taxes

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

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

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