Top Experiences in Clifford's Tower
Travel Curious
York: Crime, Murders, and Mysteries Private Tour
USD 110
Hear about the stories of dark dealings along the River Ouse, as you make your way to Dick Turpin’s grave site. Wander down The Shambles, one of the city’s 14th-century streets, which lent its likeness to several Harry Potter films, including where Harry and his friends hid from the Death eaters.
Your guide will tell you of the abounding mysteries in the city’s sites which have stood for more than 2000 years, one of the world’s oldest police forces and of the city’s oldest inhabited house.
Old Yorker Tours
Tour of York - Saints and Sinners
USD 16.53
The Saints and Sinners Tour looks at the history of York through the eyes of those who shaped it.
Meet the King, the Bishop, the Highwayman, the Chocolatier, the Martyr, the Terrorist, the Emperor, and the Artist.
Do you know their names? What do you know about their lives? Where can you find their traces in the city? Were they saints… Or sinners..?
I am your guide: Irene, an art historian born in Madrid and living in York for the last seven years.
Join me on a fascinating walk around York to discover all this and more!
York Walls Tours
Private York Christmas Walking Tour
USD 82.67
Let me show you London
Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster
USD 283.2
The Bloody Tour of York
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe 2024
USD 19.08
Join Mad Alice as you wander down the medieval streets hearing the gruesome history the city has to offer. Ghosts, Witches, murderers, Kings and Queens have all left their bloody footprints.
An entertaining, educational and a fascinating look at Britain's best loved city, Mad Alice promises a night to "Remember, remember..."
Suitable for all ages.
*Yorkshire Choice Awards 2023
*Yorkshire Post Awards 2023
*Visit York Tourism Awards 2022
White Rose Awards 2020
*Visit York Tourism Awards 2020
* Visit York Tourism Awards - Experience of the Year 2019
*Visit York Tourism Awards - Guided Tour of the Year 2019
*Visit England Tourism Awards - Tourism Superstar, Bronze Award 2018
*Visit York Tourism Awards - Visitor Experience of the Year 2018, Highly Commended
*Winner York Culture Award - Performing Artist 2016
Ye Olde England Tours
York - 2000 years of history in one walking tour
USD 254.37
Pandemic Tours
York, England Self-Led Smartphone Audio Tour
USD 11.43
Discover history hiding in plain sight in the beautiful city of York! This is an entertaining and informative experience for everyone to enjoy - whether you’re a local or a newcomer to the city.
Here you will learn about religion, roman conquerors, revolutions, the true history of Vikings, Saints, infamous Massacres, Harry Potter and much more. You will also get an overview of the characters who played an important role, such as Roman Emperors from thousands of years ago, King Charles I, Guy Fawkes, the most terrifying Viking Kings ever documented like Ragnar Lothbrock or Harald Hadrada (who happen to have lived here in Jorvik) and much more. Plus, you'll get insider recommendations so you get the most out of your visit.
PS: You will get an email with a code when booking (this code is different from your booking reference number!) and step-by-step instructions.
Walking Tours in England
Private York Walking Tour
USD 139.9
Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped York into the vibrant place you see today.
From the first Viking incursions when York was known as Jorvik, to a bustling market town and religious centre for England, to today's stunning cobbled streets packed with history, see it all on your guided tour of York with a local guide.
Walk in the footsteps of Vikings and Romans, discovering our famous Roman walls, our magnificent churches and see the context of York today in our rich history on your tour.
City, Vale and Mountain Adventures
Private York History Walking Tour
USD 127.18
Join me on a tour of my fascinating home city to learn more about its history and what has made it the city it is today. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and marauding Vikings, pass through medieval streets, stand in the shadow of one of the world's great cathedrals and take in the view from the city walls.
snikkit.com
York: Self-Guided App Tour
USD 6.35
Travel isn't A to B it's all the colourful bits in between, the nooks and crannies, the secrets.
This limited guide puts you in the driving seat, you open our map and see what you want to see ultra easy and with a 48 hour window an absolute bargain.
Gunpowder
York Witch - She was hanged alongside two men on Monday 20 March 1809. After her execution, her body was put on public display in Leeds and strips of her skin were tanned into leather and sold as magic charms to ward off evil spirits.
Dick Turpin - Highwayman.
A Plague House - With the ghost of a child peering out the window. (By appointment only)
Alleyways that lead to magical views
If you want an easy, stress free, meander through the city with our map to guide and look too whenever, then you my friend are a true traveler.
“Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans.” John Lennon.
VoiceMap
Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours
USD 17
• Enjoy three walking tours around the city. One tracing the city wall, another examining its ancient history and the final tour looking at its haunted spots
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local resident, passionate about the history
• Have complete control over when you start and finish with the ability to linger at stops en route
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and 3 codes listed under “Before You Go”. Simply install the VoiceMap mobile app and enter your codes.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
White Rose York Tours
Private Historical Walking Tour of York
USD 179.37
Make It York
York City Pass: Access 25+ Attractions for One Great Price
USD 75.04
It includes a free 24 Hour hop on hop off bus tour
Once purchased, you will receive your digital pass directly to your email address for use on your mobile device. Simply show your pass at the attraction to gain entry.
A number of attractions require online pre booking to gain admission with a York Pass.
Please note attractions are busy at peak periods and we recommend booking at least 48 hrs in advance
Your York Passes open the gateway to adventure and they include a 24-hour ticket for the City Sightseeing Bus and City Cruises York’s River Cruise. The pass doesn’t stop there!
Golden Tours - Gray Line London
York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour With Audio Guide
USD 20.35
The first tour of the day starts at 10:00am from Exhibition Square
Newcastle Tour Company
York Private Guided Customizable Walking Tour
USD 273.44
The Ghost Bus Tours
York Ghost Tour by Vintage Routemaster Bus
USD 25.44
York Cycling Tours Ltd.
Guided Bike Tour in York
USD 33.07
VoiceMap
York Self-Guided Audio Tour—Romans, Vikings, Medieval Marvels
USD 7.99
• Walk the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for York's history led him to create this bestselling VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
City Sightseeing Ltd - UK and Ireland
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
USD 20.35
Britannia RoutesTours LTD
York City walking tour - History Chronicles
USD 15.26
Discover York on this highly rated history tour as we head off the tourist beat to discover the real history of York.
From the cities origins, we look at the defences, and architecture, Robert the Bruce, Oliver Cromwell, Constantine the Great, kings and queens and many others who would shape the cities rich past.
Along the way you'll see the flora and Fauna, city walls, and snickleways as we debunk the cities myths and walk in the footsteps of Romans to tourist!
No stone is left unturned on this exciting story of York.
Explorial
York Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour
USD 11.26
Solve interesting puzzles, have fun, and learn new things about the city. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt.
Enjoy the tour in English.
York Carriage Awaits
York: Instagrammable Spots Walking Tour
USD 19.08
It is especially aimed at those who are looking to have an enjoyable, entertaining walking tour combined with a focus on capturing the magic of the beautiful city of York for your memories & social media posts.
The tour lasts 3 hours and takes you off the beaten track into areas that visitors often miss. You will learn some history and experience some wonderful sights and you will make a connection with the city that will stay with you.
I believe in creating intimate experiences & moments that stay with you. The maximum group size I normally work with is limited to 10. However, in line with Government guidelines this is reduced to 5 for now.
Small groups mean everyone stays involved & engaged & you can ask as many questions as you like. It also means there is always someone to help you to create your images with tips on how to capture the perfect shot or to take shots of you against some stunning backdrops that will get plenty of reaction on social media.
York Walls Tours
Private Viking Walk of York
USD 82.67
York on a Fork
York on a Fork Food Tour
USD 82.67
While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls.
Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!
York Walls Tours
York Private Ghost Tour with York Minster and The York Dungeon
USD 82.67
York Walls Tours
York City Walls Private Small-Group Walking Tour
USD 82.67
Dave Haw Tours York
Shared Walking Tour in York
USD 19.08
We'll then preceed to York Minster yard, where you'll learn all about the Minsters rich history. We'll also visit several other famous spots in York, including The Shambles, Museum Gardens, and many more!
The important thing to remember when booking, is that no 2 tours are the same! Depending on how much time you have and what your interests are I'll make each tour as personalised as I'm able.
The tour stops listed are just a few of many other places I can take you in York, so if you decide to come back for another tour, you can guarantee it will be very different from the previous excursion!
However, if you find you're pressed for time, that's not a problem! I can focus on the places you're interested in, and wrap everything up to fit into your schedule.
CityDays
Quirks & Snickets - A Treasure Hunt Walking Tour in York - The Secret City
USD 19.08
--"We had a great time, seeing some interesting hidden gems and generally 'observing' more than you normally do!"
--"This was great fun for a sunny day out! Right mix of hard and difficult questions and a good walk too :)"
--"A lot of fun - we've done a lot of these and this was up there as one of the best"
--"Just completed the York trail - great fun walking round the city!! Really enjoyed it thanks."
--"Thank you so much it was great to be honest!"
--"Was great fun and a good way to see the city"