Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

Get your bearings and explore York like a local on this exclusive private walking tour, led by an expert guide. More than just a history lesson, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich past to life as you stroll through its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and hidden corners. Step back in time to Viking-age Jorvik, walk in the footsteps of Romans along the city’s famous walls, and uncover how York evolved from a medieval religious center to the vibrant, historic gem it is today. From grand landmarks to tucked-away treasures, your guide will share the stories that make York unique.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Exhibition Square, England, YO1 7EW, United Kingdom

Please meet your guide outside the York Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket or lanyard

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. St Sampson's Square
Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it's origins
Duration: 10 mins
2. Jorvik Viking Centre
Learn about Vikings and how they shaped York into the city it is now - and marvel at the world-renown Jorvik Centre (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
3. St Mary's Church
Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it's graveyard! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
4. Clifford's Tower
Walk out to Clifford's Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York's townspeople (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
5. York Castle Museum
Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
6. Merchant Adventurers' Hall
See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
7. The Shambles
One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books
Duration: 10 mins
8. Barley Hall
Discover another hidden gem, a medieval townhouse with a long and surprising history, which has been lovingly renovated to its former glory (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
9. St. Michael le Belfrey Church
View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)
Duration: 5 mins
10. York Minster
Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins
11. Treasurer's House
Finish the tour at the Treasurer's House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Local 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

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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 Walking Tours in England

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