York City Walls Private Small-Group Walking Tour
4.8
(153)
Free cancellation
Uncover the medieval marvels of historic York on a bespoke walking tour with a private guide. Learn about York’s rich history as you walk around the centuries-old walls, pose for photos with a backdrop of the city or visit the wall museums (not included). Your private tour is yours to customize as you please, so you could also pay a visit to York Castle, stroll down the atmospheric The Shambles or take a peek inside the magnificent York Minster.
Languages:
English
📍11 Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH, UK
🏢Operated by York Walls Tours
Highlights
- ✓Bespoke walking tour of York’s city walls
- ✓Walk the medieval walls of York and enjoy spectacular views of the city
- ✓Customize your tour to include a visit to The Shambles, York Minster or York Castle
- ✓Bespoke tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓The walls of York have a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years. Whilst free to walk on, visitors can often leave the city having missed out on discovering the secrets of the walls, and the city they have protected for so long. These personalised tours provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of the walls and the city they have protected for so long. Each tour is designed just for you, so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs. Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (Castle, Minster, Shambles etc) should you require. As local tour guides passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay. As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately. Please note that the walls close at dusk, and some parts are occasionally closed if there are icy conditions. Whilst the walls are well designed for tourists, wheelchair access is limited however please contact the local provider if you require disabled access as alternative routes which walk beside the walls, not on them, can be arranged. Should you require an evening tour, please contact the local provider to discuss your requirements, often the guides focus more on the other areas of York as well as the walls to provide a more atmospheric experience. Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalized experience of the city.
- ✓One of the finest roman structures in England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓The most picturesque place in York, often missed by visitors, with a world famous history - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys
- ✓An entrance to the city has stood here for 2000 years - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!
- ✓A recreation of genuine medieval life. Note entrance is not included as part of the tour, however we can show you the best parts for free!
- ✓The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!
- ✓Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!
- ✓A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
- ✓the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
What's included
- ✓Tour escort/host
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
What's not included
- ✓Does not include entry to any attractions
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior
A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We typically meet at the Roman Column by York Minster, but this is YOUR tour, so we can meet you on foot at the reception of your hotel anywhere in the city centre, or at a location of your choosing
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.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 74.00
York City Walls Private Small-Group Walking Tour
4.8
(153)
Free cancellation
Uncover the medieval marvels of historic York on a bespoke walking tour with a private guide. Learn about York’s rich history as you walk around the centuries-old walls, pose for photos with a backdrop of the city or visit the wall museums (not included). Your private tour is yours to customize as you please, so you could also pay a visit to York Castle, stroll down the atmospheric The Shambles or take a peek inside the magnificent York Minster.
Languages:
English
📍11 Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH, UK
🏢Operated by York Walls Tours
Highlights
- ✓Bespoke walking tour of York’s city walls
- ✓Walk the medieval walls of York and enjoy spectacular views of the city
- ✓Customize your tour to include a visit to The Shambles, York Minster or York Castle
- ✓Bespoke tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide
What you'll see & do
- ✓The walls of York have a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years. Whilst free to walk on, visitors can often leave the city having missed out on discovering the secrets of the walls, and the city they have protected for so long. These personalised tours provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of the walls and the city they have protected for so long. Each tour is designed just for you, so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs. Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (Castle, Minster, Shambles etc) should you require. As local tour guides passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay. As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately. Please note that the walls close at dusk, and some parts are occasionally closed if there are icy conditions. Whilst the walls are well designed for tourists, wheelchair access is limited however please contact the local provider if you require disabled access as alternative routes which walk beside the walls, not on them, can be arranged. Should you require an evening tour, please contact the local provider to discuss your requirements, often the guides focus more on the other areas of York as well as the walls to provide a more atmospheric experience. Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalized experience of the city.
- ✓One of the finest roman structures in England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓The most picturesque place in York, often missed by visitors, with a world famous history - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys
- ✓An entrance to the city has stood here for 2000 years - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!
- ✓A recreation of genuine medieval life. Note entrance is not included as part of the tour, however we can show you the best parts for free!
- ✓The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!
- ✓Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!
- ✓A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
- ✓the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
- ✓the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
What's included
- ✓Tour escort/host
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
What's not included
- ✓Does not include entry to any attractions
Good to know
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior
A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
We typically meet at the Roman Column by York Minster, but this is YOUR tour, so we can meet you on foot at the reception of your hotel anywhere in the city centre, or at a location of your choosing
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.
Free cancellation
🔒 Secure checkout
from
£ 74.00