Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide

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About this activity

Get your bearings and explore York like a local on this exclusive private walking tour, led by an expert guide. More than just a history lesson, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich past to life as you stroll through its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and hidden corners.

Step back in time to Viking-age Jorvik, walk in the footsteps of Romans along the city’s famous walls, and uncover how York evolved from a medieval religious center to the vibrant, historic gem it is today. From grand landmarks to tucked-away treasures, your guide will share the stories that make York unique.

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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: Walking Tours in England

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide

Itinerary

St Sampson's Square

10 min

Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it's origins
Jorvik Viking Centre

5 min Admission not included

Learn about Vikings and how they shaped York into the city it is now - and marvel at the world-renown Jorvik Centre (exterior visit only)
Stop 3

5 min Admission not included

Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it's graveyard! (exterior visit only)
Clifford's Tower

10 min Admission not included

Walk out to Clifford's Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York's townspeople (exterior visit only)
York Castle Museum

10 min Admission not included

Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)
Merchant Adventurers' Hall

5 min Admission not included

See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)
Stop 7

10 min

One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books
Barley Hall

10 min Admission not included

Discover another hidden gem, a medieval townhouse with a long and surprising history, which has been lovingly renovated to its former glory (exterior visit only)
St. Michael le Belfrey Church

5 min Admission not included

View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)
York Minster

10 min Admission not included

Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)
Treasurer's House

10 min Admission not included

Finish the tour at the Treasurer's House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)