Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide

By Walking Tours in England

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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 centre 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.

Activity location

St Sampson's Square
- St Sampson's Square
- YO1 8RR, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

York Art Gallery
- Exhibition Square Exhibition Square
- YO1 7EW, York, England, United Kingdom

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Private Tour: 7-15 people

2h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

CHF 175.78 x 1 TravellerCHF 175.78

Total

Until Fri, 20 Jun

Private Tour: 1-6 people

2h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

CHF 153.81 x 1 TravellerCHF 153.81

Total

Until Fri, 20 Jun

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Local guide

Know before you book

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

St Sampson's Square

10m

Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it's origins

Jorvik Viking Centre

5m
Admission ticket not included

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)

St Mary's Church

5m
Admission ticket not included

Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it's graveyard! (exterior visit only)

Clifford's Tower

10m
Admission ticket not included

Walk out to Clifford's Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York's townspeople (exterior visit only)

York Castle Museum

10m
Admission ticket not included

Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

5m
Admission ticket not included

See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)

The Shambles

10m

One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books

Barley Hall

10m
Admission ticket not included

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)

St. Michael le Belfrey Church

5m
Admission ticket not included

View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)

York Minster

10m
Admission ticket not included

Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)

Treasurer's House

10m
Admission ticket not included

Finish the tour at the Treasurer's House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)

Location

Activity location

St Sampson's Square
- St Sampson's Square
- YO1 8RR, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

York Art Gallery
- Exhibition Square Exhibition Square
- YO1 7EW, York, England, United Kingdom

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