York Christmas Themed Guided Walking Tour
During the festive period, York’s streets are illuminated with twinkling lights, and it's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. With this tour, a guide helps you get the most out of your time in the city by explaining more about its festive history, traditions, and tales you likely wouldn’t uncover if walking around alone—such as stories about Viking feasts, a famous Victorian author, and medieval Christmas rituals.
Highlights
- ✓Find out why York has been called England’s most Christmassy city
- ✓Tour reveals fun facts about medieval Christmas traditions
- ✓Pass by top sights, such as York Minster, and Shambles Market
- ✓Small-group experience with a maximum of 15 travelers
What you'll see & do
- ✓Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.
- ✓We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.
- ✓York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!
- ✓Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.
- ✓What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.
- ✓Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?
- ✓The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.
What's included
- ✓Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
York Christmas Themed Guided Walking Tour
During the festive period, York’s streets are illuminated with twinkling lights, and it's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. With this tour, a guide helps you get the most out of your time in the city by explaining more about its festive history, traditions, and tales you likely wouldn’t uncover if walking around alone—such as stories about Viking feasts, a famous Victorian author, and medieval Christmas rituals.
Highlights
- ✓Find out why York has been called England’s most Christmassy city
- ✓Tour reveals fun facts about medieval Christmas traditions
- ✓Pass by top sights, such as York Minster, and Shambles Market
- ✓Small-group experience with a maximum of 15 travelers
What you'll see & do
- ✓Did the first Christmas Festival take place here in 521AD? What is on the Altar at York Minster? Shelter in the shadow of this magnificent Gothic Minster and marvel at the Christmas Festivals this part of York has seen over the last 1500 Years.
- ✓We pass by the Theatre Royal as we venture to another historical cultural venue and find out the significance of a Victorian Author who created Christmas as we know it.
- ✓York - The Chocolate City. Christmas wouldn't be complete without this festive York-born treat!
- ✓Enjoy the wonderful lights and hear stories of medieval Christmas and the shopping of Christmas past.
- ✓What happened at Saturnalia, the Roman December festival? What did we take from it for our celebrations today.
- ✓Should we really kiss under the mistletoe? and why would you eat fruitcake with cheese?
- ✓The Viking Mid-Winter Solstice is explored - what did we take from it for our traditional Christmas.
What's included
- ✓Guided Walking Tour from Professional Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.