Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour

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The majestic skyline of York — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

York Minster - the largest gothic cathedral in the country — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see.

This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster (exterior only) medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to experience York your way!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Yorktour

What is included

Included

Included: Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
Included: Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
Included: Complementary map of York

Not included

Not included: Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.

Itinerary

York Minster

15 min Admission not included

The largest medieval gothic cathedral in the UK - a symphony in stone
Exhibition Square

10 min

The best view in York - a handsome piazza in which it is possible to see 2000 years of history: just by turning in a circle!
King's Manor

10 min

York's royal palace - occupied by Henry VIII and Charles I
St. Mary's Abbey

10 min

The spectacular remains of the largest monastery in northern England - built by the Normans, ruined by Henry VIII
Multangular Tower

10 min

The oldest structure in York - the ten-sided Roman corner tower has been standing for almost 2000 years.
York City Walls

15 min

Enjoy spectacular views from the most picturesque section of the 13th century city wall
Shambles

10 min

The most celebrated, and best-preserved, medieval street in York. The inspiration for Diagon Alley.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will be in the square outside the central library (also known as York Explore and Archive) on Museum Street York YO17DS. We will have a sign with your name to ensure you can find us!

End point

The tour ends in Whip-ma-whop-ma-gate - this is at one end of the famous Shambles in the heart of town.

Pickup points

Travelodge York Central Layerthorpe
Alhambra Court Hotel
The Milner York
Grays Court Hotel
Holiday Inn York City Centre By IHG
Hedley House Hotel. Wellness and Spa
Hampton by Hilton York
The Queens Hotel
Bootham Bolt Hole
Premier Inn York City Centre (Layerthorpe) Hotel
Premier inn layerthorpe
Impossible Motel

and 27 more pickup points

We can meet you at any city centre hotel, restaurant or easily identifiable landmark, such as the Minster. Once your booking is confirmed we will get in touch to to arrange a suitable meeting point. If you are just arriving into York we can advise on car parking or meet you at the railway station.