- York Minster - We will view and learn about the Minster from the outside. If you wish to enter the Minster, and this is recommended, then please do so before or after the tour.
- Bootham Bar - One of four mediaeval gates to the city. Bootham Bar sits on the site off an older Roman entrance to the Roman fortress of Eboracum.
- Multangular Tower - Part of the Roman fortifications, one of the few sections of Roman wall visible today.
- St. Mary’s Abbey - Walk through the ruins of the mediaeval St.Mary’s Abbey in the Museum Gardens.
- York City Walls - Walk the section of city walls from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar.
- Jorvik Viking Centre - We walk past the Jorvik Centre. If you wish to visit the centre, then please do so before or after the tour.
- Clifford’s Tower - We finish the tour at the base of Clifford’s Tower. If you wish to visit the inside of the tower, then please do so before or after the tour.
- Shambles - We walk along the beautiful, world famous Shambles.
- Dean’s Park - From Dean’s Park we will observe and learn about York Minster.
- Monk Bar - We will leave the city walls at this point and learn about this famous entrance to the mediaeval city, before heading into the centre of the city.
- Merchant Adventurers’ Hall - We walk around the grounds of this impressive mediaeval hall. If you wish to visit inside this impressive building then please do so either before or after the tour.
- All fees and taxes included
The splendour of York is breathtaking. It was once quoted by King George VI, ‘The narrative of York parallels the chronicle of England.’ This couldn’t be more true. Historically, York has been a dwelling for inhabitants ranging from Romans, to Saxons, to Vikings, and Normans. It has served as the ‘hub’ of the north, a formidable player in terms of trade, commerce and dominion across the ages. The York of the present day is a dynamic, contemporary city with one of the most insightful glimpses into history you’ll ever encounter.
Accompany me on a journey through my intriguing hometown, to expand your knowledge about its past and understand the elements that have shaped it into the city that stands today. Trace the path of ancient Roman troops and rampaging Vikings, navigate through age-old streets, linger in the aura of one of the world’s finest cathedrals and admire the panoramic view from the city walls.
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