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Private Historical Walking Tour of York

York, Englandby White Rose York Tours

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: German, English

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Overview

We offer a guided historical tour of the fabulous city of York, the Capital of the North. Step into history with one of our knowledgeable guides and see the amazing sights of the city and hear all the history behind them. Our tours are guided by experienced historians and can be up to 3 hours in length, with breaks for refreshments if you wish, depending on your requirements.

What's included

  • Hotel pickup (if central)
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    York Minster

    Pass by

    Our guide will talk about the history of the Minster from its founding to the present day

  2. 2

    King's Manor

    Pass by

    A history of the building and its connections with Henry VIII and other kings.

  3. 3

    St. Mary's Abbey

    Pass by

    The history of the abbey from its founding through to the current day.

  4. 4

    Shambles

    Pass by

    A walk down this historic street with a detailed explanation from our guide.

  5. 5

    Merchant Adventurers' Hall

    Pass by

    The history of the founding of this building and its uses over the years.

  6. 6

    Clifford's Tower

    Pass by

    A detailed look at the history of York Castle, including its centrepiece Clifford's Tower and the things that happened here.

Meeting and pickup

We commence from opposite the West Entrance of the Minster, near Bennett's tea rooms.

Our tours usually begin from in front of York Minster, however we can meet you at any convenient location within walking distance of the city centre. If joining us at our usual departure location, we start opposite the West Entrance of the Minster, near Bennett's tea rooms.

End point

The tour ends close to Clifford's Tower and the Castle Museum.

Good to know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Due to uneven surfaces, please speak to us in advance if you have walking difficulties or use a wheelchair
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately and wear sensible footwear

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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