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Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

4.2 (6 reviews) one hour – 4 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost to the exciting city of today.

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.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 4 h 30 min
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: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: The VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink

Itinerary

York

Passing by

All three of these self-guided audio tours take you through various parts of York to make the most of your time there. You'll see it's top attractions, hear its history and explore the city at your own pace.
York Minster

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the York Minster on on all three of the self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Minster as you walk.
Shambles

Passing by

You'll stroll down the Shambles on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Shambles as you walk.
St. Mary's Abbey

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of St Mary's Abbey on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the abbey as you walk.
Clifford's Tower

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of Clifford's Tower on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the tower as you walk.
Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of Merchant Adventurers' Hall on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hall as you walk.
St. Leonards Hospital

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the St Leonards Hospital on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hospital as you walk.
Bootham Bar

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the Bootham Bar on all three of the self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Bar as you walk.
Stop 9

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the Ye Olde Starre Inne on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the inn as you walk.
York Theatre Royal

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the York Theatre Royal on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the theatre as you walk.
Stop 11

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the Whippet Inn on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the inn as you walk.
Micklegate Bar

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the Micklegate Bar on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Bar as you walk.
Stop 13

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the St Crux on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the St Crux as you walk.
Stop 14

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of the Golden Fleece on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the Golden Fleece as you walk.
York City Walls

Passing by

You'll pass by the statue on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the statue as you walk.
Museum Gardens

Passing by

You'll pass through the Museum Gardens on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the gardens as you walk.
Statue of Constantine the Great

Passing by

You'll pass by the statue on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the statue as you walk.
Barley Hall

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of Barley Hall on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hall as you walk.
Stop 19

Passing by

You'll pass by the outside of Holy Trinity Church on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the church as you walk.
York Mansion House

Passing by

You'll pass by York Mansion House on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the house as you walk.
Stop 21

Passing by

You'll pass by the Roman Wall on two of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the wall as you walk.
The Red Tower

Passing by

You'll pass by the Red Tower on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the tower as you walk.
Walmgate Bar

Passing by

You'll pass by the Walmgate Bar on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the bar as you walk.
Fishergate Bar

Passing by

You'll pass by the Fishergate Bar on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the bar as you walk.
Fishergate Postern Tower

Passing by

You'll pass by the Fishergate Postern Tower on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the tower as you walk.
Baile Hill

Passing by

You'll pass by Baile Hill on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the hill as you walk.
Stop 27

Passing by

You'll pass by Victoria Bar on one of the three self-guided tours. You'll learn about the bar as you walk.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the codes provided on your confirmation ticket. These are self-guided audio tours that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading each tour.

End point

Each tour ends in a different spot. The Europe’s Most Haunted City tour ends near the Micklegate Bar. The Battlements of History tour ends at Lendal Bridge Landing. And the Medieval York tour ends at the York Art Gallery.

Using your ticket

IMPORTANT!

To use your tour, please read the important instructions below and disregard all other codes except for the three listed below.

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DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Install the VoiceMap mobile app. (Just search the Apple App Store or Google Play for VoiceMap Audio Tours.)

2. Create an account

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

4. Enter the codes and after each code, select Download Now

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YOUR CODEs:

YRKC1111

YRKC2222

YRKC3333

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you have booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. Codes are not case sensitive.

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PLEASE ALSO NOTE:

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.
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.
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.
The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there.
Remember to bring your own headphones.

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SUPPORT:

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

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.