Explore York’s ancient city walls on a self-guided tour. Discover tales of Romans, Vikings, and Normans while visiting iconic landmarks.
Explore York’s ancient city walls on a self-guided tour. Discover tales of Romans, Vikings, and Normans while visiting iconic landmarks.
- Museum Gardens - The journey starts at the Museum Gardens.
- Eboracum Roman Fortress Southwest Wall - The route includes the remarkable Eboracum Roman Fortress Southwest Wall.
- Roman Wall - A view of the ancient Roman Wall awaits.
- Bootham Bar - The path leads past the historic Bootham Bar.
- York Minster - A glimpse of the…
- Museum Gardens - The journey starts at the Museum Gardens.
- Eboracum Roman Fortress Southwest Wall - The route includes the remarkable Eboracum Roman Fortress Southwest Wall.
- Roman Wall - A view of the ancient Roman Wall awaits.
- Bootham Bar - The path leads past the historic Bootham Bar.
- York Minster - A glimpse of the magnificent York Minster, the city’s centerpiece, is included.
- York City Walls - The walk continues along the city’s historic walls.
- Robin Hood Tower - The route passes the famously named Robin Hood Tower.
- Treasurer’s House - The path goes by the Treasurer’s House, known for its historic allure.
- River Foss - The walk follows the scenic River Foss.
- Red Tower - The journey includes the ominously named Red Tower.

- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smarphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Smarphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Food and drink
- Transportation
York boasts the country’s most complete city walls, and this self-guided walking tour offers a full circuit of them. As you explore, you’ll uncover the fascinating history of this enchanting city, learning about the Romans, Vikings, Normans, and medieval inhabitants of York who constructed, defended, attacked, and sometimes perished here, in and around…
York boasts the country’s most complete city walls, and this self-guided walking tour offers a full circuit of them. As you explore, you’ll uncover the fascinating history of this enchanting city, learning about the Romans, Vikings, Normans, and medieval inhabitants of York who constructed, defended, attacked, and sometimes perished here, in and around these historic walls.
During this tour, you’ll discover:
• The stunning York Minster cathedral
• The four remarkable city gates, each with its unique tale
• The imposing remnants of York Castle
• The final traces of the Roman presence in York
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.