The Original Roman Walk: York Private Walking Tour

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The Original Roman Walk: York Private Walking Tour

By Original York Walks

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Overview

Discover the imperial capital that shaped an empire.
Long before it was York, this city was Eboracum—a crucial northern powerhouse of the Roman Empire where emperors ruled and stayed. On this immersive walking tour, you’ll leave the modern streets behind to trace the monumental footprint of the Roman legions.

Led by an expert historical guide, we strip away the myths to look at the real history, engineering, and daily lives of the people who built ancient York. From high-status citizens to the soldiers guarding the frontier, discover how Rome stamped its authority on the British landscape.

Perfect for history enthusiasts and curious travellers looking for an authentic, deep-dive exploration of York’s classical past.

Activity location

Museum Gardens
- Museum Gardens Museum Street
- YO1 7FR, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yorkshire Philosophical Society
- 18 Museum Street
- YO1 7DR, York, England, United Kingdom

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The Original Roman Walk: York Private Walking Tour

2h
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

€14.69 x 1 Adult€14.69

Total

15% off

Until Fri, 19 Jun

What's included, what's not

Expert Local Guide
Private transport
York Roman Baths Museum is the only venue we enter, and the entry fee for this is included in your Roman tour ticket. You, the traveller, do not need to pay any more for this experience.

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
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.

Activity itinerary

Museum Gardens

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

We start our tour at 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 City Walls

Tracing the footsteps of the Roman guards, we walk along the two northern portions of the medieval city walls*, which are built directly on top of the original Roman walls and gatehouses. Stunning views of York Minster ensue. *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.

Treasurer's House (Pass by)

Making our way past the Treasurer's House, we take a short break from our regular history to tell the tale of, arguably, the most credible ghost storey from York. Trust me, it is relevant to Romans.

York Minster (Pass by)

A short first stop at the York Minster as we follow the old Roman road and take in some bonus history: the Great East End Window.

The Roman Column

Here we visit an original Roman column from the principia and learn about the nearby forum and basilica.

Statue of Constantine the Great

Situated proudly by the Minster sits the statue of Constantine the Great. In his shadow I shall explain just how many emperors made York their home, and even the seat of the entire Roman empire!

York Roman Bath Museum

30m
Admission ticket included

At this point in the tour I hand over to the custodians of the Roman Bath Museum, where you will get to discover the original soldier's bathhouse of the fortress.

Location

Activity location

Museum Gardens
- Museum Gardens Museum Street
- YO1 7FR, York, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Yorkshire Philosophical Society
- 18 Museum Street
- YO1 7DR, York, England, United Kingdom

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