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Original York Walks: Walking History Tour Private Experience

By Original York Walks
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$142 and current price is AU$120 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Unearth 2,000 years of York’s history on the ultimate bespoke walking tour!

From Roman roots to medieval majesty, you’ll discover the iconic Roman Column and the breathtaking York Minster. Stroll the historic City Walls, explore the serene Museum Gardens, and stand before the ancient Multangular Tower.

Marvel at the Georgian elegance of the Mansion House, step into the hidden medieval world of Barley Hall, and wander the famous, timber-framed Shambles. Finally, look up at the commanding Clifford’s Tower.

Expertly tailored, deeply engaging, and perfectly paced—this is the definitive York experience. Book your unforgettable journey today!

Activity location

  • The Roman Column
    • Treasurers House Minster Yard
    • YO1 7JL, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Roman column in Minster Yard
    • 11 Minster Yard
    • YO1 7HH, York, England, United Kingdom

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Bespoke History Tour of York

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Duration of tour can be adjusted to suit your itinerary/fitness level.
Bespoke Private Tour: Tour route can be adjusted to take in extra history/stops e.g. a section of the city wall.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$141.14
AU$119.97 x 1 AdultAU$119.97
Total
The previous price was AU$141.14 and current price is AU$119.97
15% off

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert Local Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entry to indoor paid attractions not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Private transport

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

The Roman Column

  • 10m
We start our tour outside the wonderful York Minster, where you will get a quick potted history of York's eras before moving. Here we visit an original Roman column from the principia and learn about the nearby forum and basilica.

York Minster (Pass by)

We get up and close to the world famous York Minster, where we will hear about the early Anglo-Saxon origins of the cathedral, and also a surprising link to the Vikings. You will also hear all about the great windows.

York City Walls

  • 15m
An optional but popular route that traces the footsteps of ancient guards on the medieval city walls.* The city walls are built on top of the old Roman fortress, which the Vikings would have reused. Provides stunning views of the north side of the Minster. *The city walls are occasionally closed due to time, bad weather, or maintenance. Original York Walks and its various tours bear no responsibility for access to the city walls, and are always just as disappointed as you when they are inaccessible.

Museum Gardens

  • 20m
A stroll around the exquisite Museum Gardens to take in the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, the Hospitium, the arboreal garden, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere in front of the Yorkshire Museum.

Multangular Tower

  • 10m
The Multangular Tower, the largest remaining piece of Roman architecture remaining from the ancient city of Eboracum, before taking in a portion of the Museum Garden, passing the Yorkshire Museum, and making our way to the late Roman "Anglian Tower".

York Mansion House (Pass by)

A brief stop as we pass the Lord Mayor of York's residence.

Barley Hall (Pass by)

A brief stop by Barley Hall; a beautifully restored medieval townhouse for a wealthy silversmith.

Shambles

  • 5m
Welcome to the enchanting mediaeval street known as the Shambles. The oldest and best preserved of all the original Shambles in England.

Parish of All Saints, Pavement

  • 10m
Hear about one of Neil's favourite hidden gems that was ultimately a clever Anglo-Scandinavian marketing ploy, and, provided the church is open (depends on the time and day), see a 1000 year old Viking grave cover.

Clifford's Tower (Pass by)

We end our tour with tales of Vikings and Normans, and learn exactly what started and ended the 200-year rule of the Vikings. Hear about Ragnar Lothbrok, Ivar the Boneless, William the Conqueror's Norman Conquest and more.

Location

Activity location

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    The Roman Column
    • Treasurers House Minster Yard
    • YO1 7JL, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Roman column in Minster Yard
    • 11 Minster Yard
    • YO1 7HH, York, England, United Kingdom

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