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Ghost Bus Tour of York
Discover York’s sinister side on this 1-hour ghost bus tour, led by a hellishly hilarious guide. Visit some of city’s spookiest sights and learn about the restless spirits whose sightings have earned York the accolade of the most haunted city in the world. From your blood red seat aboard a Routemaster — a classic double-decker bus — pass by top historical attractions such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower and the grave of the notorious highwayman Dick Turpin.
City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Explore the ancient city of York on a 24 hour unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. This sightseeing extravaganza will take you to all of the best places of interest, including Clifford's Tower, Monk Bar, Exhibition Square, The Stonebow, Museum Gardens and much more! The beauty of a hop-on hop-off service is that you can create your own schedule and discover this fabulous destination at your own pace. The double-decker bus provides you with an audio tour commentary in 10 languages, teaching you all about York's fascinating past as you cruise around. There's so much to learn about this northern city, which was originally founded by the Romans. You'll also get to experience panoramic views of these historic landmarks, thanks to the open-top deck.
Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location for Darrowby in the James Herriot All Creatures Great and Small TV series), Kettlewell (main filming location for the Calendar Girls movie), The Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and the traditional Dales Market Town of Hawes, where you will have the opportunity to sample the cheeses at the award-winning Wensleydale Creamery, the home of Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini coach tour, limited to 16 people.
York Dark Chronicles: Devilishly Gruesome Ghost Walk
Explore with our medieval Monk Mort, apprentice to the Grim Reaper. With shadows on every corner, uncover the ghostly tales of York, its gruesome murders, legendary beasts, plague victims & persecution, discover the devilishly dark and occasionally bloody side of our city. As night falls this beautiful city reveals its hidden secrets. Follow Mort down dark snickleways as he beguiles you with tales that curdle the blood. Yorks tragic hauntings and devious past await every night, (not Monday) @The Golden Lion, Church Street. Explore Europes most haunted city with our experienced Monk...If you dare! Suitable for friends, couples, those single travellers and families of all ages. The tour will run whatever the weather and dogs are welcome! 80-90 minutes duration. Please arrive 10 minutes early. We do Not call out inside the pub. Tours attended at own risk. we take no responsibility for accidents or lost belongings on tours. Children to be supervised by parent/carer at all times
York Walls Private Walking Tour
Your own personalized tour guide, taking you on a spectacular trip round the world famous city walls! You are provided a unique guided tour experience - you will be picked up at your hotel, or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you. You will be taken around the walls, no big groups to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee/food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments.
The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group
Why follow the crowds? At Yorktour we believe a great tour should also be a fun conversation, which is why we guarantee there will be no more than eight participants so everyone can ask questions and no-one needs to worry about being left at the back! This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights - including the exterior of the Minster and the celebrated Shambles - though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze of ‘Snickelways’ to follow in the footsteps of the Romans and Vikings who created York. Above all, our tours rely on great storytelling rather than gimmicks - so if we can’t remember everyone’s names there must be too many people taking part!
Guided Bike Tour in York
Guided bike tour of York, inside and outside the city walls. Starting at a central location in the city. A 2 to 2.5 hour tour with multiple stops to hear the stories of the saints and sinners, the good and the evil, from Romans and Vikings to the sweetness of chocolate makers. Although factual, your guide will tell the grisly tales in a lighthearted way. The route is planned for safety and the best stopping view points and is mainly on quiet roads or designated cycle paths.
Full-Day Discovering All Creatures Great and Small Tour of Yorkshire
Join other fans on an All Creatures Great and Small Tour including locations from the latest TV adaptation from Channel 5 as well as sites from the original BBC series from the 1970s. The first stop of the day will be at the 'World of James Herriot' attraction where you can see the former surgery and home of Alf Wright. This day tour by mini-coach showcases the culture and beauty of the Yorkshire Dales. It will take fans of the James Herriot books and TV series (both the current and the original BBC series) on a picturesque tour of the dales covering more than 15 locations from the show over the years. Lunch will be taken at Hardraw where you can stop for lunch at the pub that was actually used as the interior of The Drovers Arms and featured in many of the episodes of the new series. Entry to the World of James Herriot is also included in the tour. Your day-long All Creatures Great and Small Tour will be full of scenic countryside and will conclude back in central York.
Full-Day Heartbeat Locations Tour from York
Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire.
Castle Howard House and Grounds Entrance
Castle Howard is one of Britain’s finest and most iconic stately homes, situated just outside York in the Howardian Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The House, with its beautiful, recognisable exterior, was built over 300 years ago and today it remains home to the Carlisle branch of the Howard family. Step inside and admire the awe-inspiring architecture and interiors with something to capture everyone’s imagination, including the spectacular Great Hall which rises 70 feet into the air. The Gardens and Grounds at Castle Howard are monumental, and include lakes, follies, woodland, temples, and statues - all of which bring out the colour and drama of the four seasons. Meander through the snaking paths in ornamental woodland Ray Wood, from May to June see a stunning array of rhododendrons in bloom, stroll into the 18th century Walled Garden, perfumed with scents of roses in July and August, and enjoy sweeping scenery of countryside views and grand lakes.
Attractions in York
- York Minster
- York Dungeon
- Jorvik Viking Centre
- Castle Howard
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- World of James Herriot
- The Shambles
- National Railway Museum
- Clifford's Tower
- York City Walls
- York Castle Museum
- Barley Hall
- Treasurer's House
- Merchant Adventurers' Hall
- Mansion House
- York's Chocolate Story
- York Army Museum
- Fairfax House
- Yorkshire Air Museum
- Helmsley
- Jorvik Dig
- Yorkshire Museum
- Beningbrough Hall
- Kilburn White Horse
- Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar
- York Maze
- Goddards House and Garden
- York Cold War Bunker
- York Brewery
- Richard III Experience at Monk Bar
- Yorkshire Museum of Farming