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location pin icon York, Yorkshire, YO1 7LX, England
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Overview

Get off the beaten path of the tourist trails and come join us for an exciting exploration of the fascinating story behind York’s unique snickelways. Discover the history of the city as told by its ancient alleys, secret snickets, charming courtyards, and long-lost lanes. This walking tour will take you on a journey through the paths of the city known only to locals, giving you a unique perspective on York’s rich heritage. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to uncover the stories that lie around - and in - every corner in York!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

In front of the York Arms pub building, at 26 High Petergate, YO1 7EH. Found at the corner of High Petergate and Duncombe Place, next to Bennett’s Cafe, across from Dean’s Court Hotel. Guide will be most likely wearing tweed, unless it’s raining or too hot.

End Point

End point

Tour ends in the yard, next to the Golden Fleece, across the street from the bottom of the Shambles.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Minster Yard
Explore platea populi, the city’s most ancient snickelway, a courtyard of the former Roman headquarters.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Minster Yard
We’ll walk through Minster Gates to discover how the principal entrance to the precinct established the Minster as an urban centre for culture and learning.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Stonegate
Tucked away off the main road, we’ll find York’s oldest continuously licensed pub. Discover how the pub ended up at the end of a hidden alleyway, and what the landlord did to attract customers.
Duration: 10 mins
4. Swinegate
The mediaeval quarter of the city, including Grape Lane, Swinegate, and Little Stonegate.
Duration: 5 mins
5. St Sampson's Square
If the heart of a city is its market, then surely the snickelways are its veins. We’ll hear stories about surviving as well as long lost passageways that led to the market.
Duration: 10 mins
6. St. Sampson's Church
Patrick Pool, an ancient alley running behind the church, that contains a secret about the city’s Roman past.
Duration: 5 mins
7. High Petergate
Home to Mad Alice Lane, York’s most mysterious alley. Who was Alice? Why was she ‘mad’? And why is the lane named after her?
Duration: 5 mins
8. Shambles
Amble down the cobblestones and marvel at the timber-framed buildings adorning the best preserved medieval street in all of Europe, if not the world. We’ll uncover clues about its butchering past, as well as its neighbouring alleyways.
Duration: 10 mins
9. Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate
Famously known as York’s shortest street with the longest name. What does it mean?
Duration: 5 mins
10. Pavement
Lady Peckett’s Yard. Behold the beauty of this picturesque courtyard. We’ll find out what makes this stunning passageway as historic as it is scenic.
Duration: 10 mins

Inclusion

Guided Walking Tour

Exclusion

No scheduled restroom breaks

Cancellation Policy

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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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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