Private Viking Walk of York

4.8 (70 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Explore York with a real Viking! Join your guide for a private, two-hour walking tour through the city’s remarkable Viking past. Hear the stories of famous figures including Ragnar, Ivar the Boneless, Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Hardrada, and discover why York became such an important Viking stronghold—and the setting for so many battles.

Your tour is arranged around you. Choose a meeting time and place that suits you, including your hotel, then explore at your own pace without a fixed group or schedule. It’s a lively, friendly way to discover Viking York, with history and storytelling brought together by a guide in Viking character.

For a small additional fee, you can add a stop at an authentic Viking-themed bar, on a site associated with York’s Viking kings—a cosy option on a cold day.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: York Walls Tours

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour escort/host
Included: Private walking tour

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Stop at Viking-themed bar in York (additional fee)

Itinerary

York City Walls

20 min

This is a personalized tour through the Viking Capital of Britain - Jorvik! Discover the fascinating true story behind the Vikings, as well as the legendary tales told in the sagas, many of which are set in our fair city. There are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own private tour which you can take at your own pace. Hear about the deeds of Ivar the Boneless, Eirik Bloodaxe, and Harald Hardaraada, the story of the Vikings arrival, and their eventual downfall.

Learn how the streets got their names and what they mean, how the pagan Vikings became Christians, and their impact on the world around us today, including laws, language and customs. For a additional small fee, depending on the weather (and with prior arrangement) the tour can include either a stop-off, or to finish, at an authentic Viking themed bar, built right on top of the original feasting hall!
St. Mary's Abbey

15 min

A medieval abbey with a very important viking heritage!
York Minster

Passing by

The most famous viking in the world is buried here, his exact location is still a mystery!
Jorvik Viking Centre

15 min Admission not included

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world! Please note entrance price is not included as part of the tour
Shambles

15 min

The most famous medieval street in the world, with a strong Viking Heritage, but it has a very dark history!
York Castle Museum

15 min Admission not included

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
Clifford's Tower

15 min Admission not included

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Meeting point and pickup

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

Meeting point

Outside York Minster near the entrance to the gift shop is the Roman Column. Its easy to find and right in the centre of town, a great place to meet!

End point

Outside York Minster near the entrance to the gift shop is the Roman Column. Its easy to find and right in the centre of town, a great place to meet!

Pickup points

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
Edinburgh Arms
Hotel du Vin York
Roomzzz York City
Novotel York Centre
Wheatlands Lodge Hotel

and 15 more pickup points

We will meet you at the reception of your hotel, or alternatively anywhere of your choosing (for example we can meet you after lunch at your restaurant, or alternatively finish the tour somewhere where you can get something to eat / drink)