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A historic cathedral with Gothic architecture, including pointed arches and a prominent tower. 1
A stone wall with a mix of brick and stone construction, partially overgrown vegetation, and a tree in the background. 2
A cityscape with historic buildings, including a prominent church spire and a cathedral. 3
By School Tours of York
Free cancellation available
Price is €179 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

    • Walking to see some of the marvellous sights of York
    • Discover hidden parts of the city
    • Engage with facts and stories linked to the places you will see
    • Benefit from frequent opportunities for interaction and questions and answers

Activity location

    • York
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Exhibition Square, York, UK | Roman Tours begin at Exhibition Square, York (outside the Art Gallery)
    • York, England, United Kingdom

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Valid for 2 Hours, York: Roman York for School Groups Educational Walking Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
€89.64 x 2 Travellers€179.28
Total
Price is €179.27

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour of topic-specific parts of York
  • Inclusions
    Interaction and Q&A
  • Inclusions
    Images of how places used to look
  • Inclusions
    Adults accompanying the children are free. Please bring a ratio of 1 staff to every 8 children
  • Exclusions
    Does not include entry to York Minster, any museums

Know before you book

    • 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).

What you can expect

  • Roman Tour: Explore Roman York. See the towering remains of the mighty fortress, find out what it was like to be a soldier, and listen to stories of the emperors, gladiators, and even ghosts of Roman York! Includes: Fortress ruins; remains of the Roman Walls; Roman column at York Minster; Constantine statue.
    Distance 1.5km (just under 1 mile).
    Begins at Exhibition Square and finishes outside of York Minster.

    Led by Chris Geeson – tour guide, museums’ learning facilitator, and workshop leader. All tours are aimed at KS2 or KS3 but can be adapted. Group sizes should be up to around 30 pupils. Youth groups and home school groups also welcome. Standard tour length: 1 hour 30 mins - 1 hour 45 mins. Check out my range of topic-specific tours: Romans, Medieval, 2000 Years of York History, Crime and Punishment, Victorian Industries.

Location

Activity location

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    • York
    • York, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Exhibition Square, York, UK | Roman Tours begin at Exhibition Square, York (outside the Art Gallery)
    • York, England, United Kingdom