Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

4.5 (121 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

The beautiful city of York has the best preserved medieval streets in the country. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Are you looking for a way to see York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: VoiceMap Application
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Lifetime access to Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels tour

Not included

Not included: Smartphone
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food/Drink
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

York Minster

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Learn more about the history of York Minster, and the great city around it on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Shambles

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Learn more about the extraordinary stories from history that line The Shambles, and the great city around it, on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Clifford's Tower

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Learn more about the history of Clifford’s Tower, and the great city around it on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Multangular Tower

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See how the tower fits into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
St. Mary's Abbey

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Learn how the evocative ruins of the Abbey fit into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Merchant Adventurers' Hall

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Hear how the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall fits into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Bootham Bar

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See how Bootham Bar fits into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Treasurer's House

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Hear how the Treasurer’s House, and it’s amazing ghost story, fit into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Stonegate

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Make Stonegate a part of your trip around the extraordinary story of the city in the downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Barley Hall

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See how Barley Hall fits into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
York Mansion House

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See how the Mansion House fits into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York
Holy Trinity Church

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See how the amazingly atmospheric Holy Trinity Church fits into the extraordinary story of the city on this downloadable audio tour of the City of York

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Starts in front of the Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.

End point

Starts in front of the Art Gallery in Exhibition Square. Before arrival, install the VoiceMap app and use the code provided on your ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. VoiceMap has sent you an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.
Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]