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By Original York Walks
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Price is €128 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 2h
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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
Language options: English
Price details
€127.96 x 1 Adult€127.96
Total
Price is €127.96

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Expert Local Guide
  • Exclusions
    Entry to indoor paid attractions not included
  • Exclusions
    Private transport

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

The Roman Column

  • 30m
Meeting Point, Minster Yard & Roman Imperial Foundations: Gather outside York Minster to begin your journey through 2,000 years of history. Stand where Constantine the Great was proclaimed emperor in 306 AD, see authentic Roman legionary masonry, and discover how this precinct remained the political and spiritual heart of the North through the Anglo-Saxon and medieval eras.

Robin Hood Tower

  • 30m
The City Ramparts, Gatehouses & Tudor Power: Trace the majestic medieval walls and fortified gatehouses (Bars) that defended the northern capital. Discover how medieval garrisons held off invasions and see King's Manor, the former seat of the Council of the North visited by Henry VIII and Charles I.

Museum Gardens

  • 30m
St. Mary's Abbey Ruins, Roman Towers & Mansion House: Step into the grounds of St. Mary's Abbey—once one of the wealthiest Benedictine monasteries in northern Europe. View the massive 4th-century Multangular Tower, explore medieval undercrofts, and pause outside the Mayor's residence to hear the stories behind York's legendary civic symbols, ancient ceremonial swords, and the great mace.

Shambles

  • 30m
Historic Snickelways, Barley Hall & The Shambles: Finish by diving into York’s famous 'Snickelways'—atmospheric medieval alleyways and hidden courtyards. Pass timber-framed medieval townhouses like Barley Hall, explore the historic merchant thoroughfares, and conclude along the world-famous Shambles.

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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