York Hidden Gems Old Town Walking Tour: A thrilling journey into the hidden side of an ancient city
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15 Ratings
York
Uncover the secrets of York's ancient city on a thrilling walking tour. Join our character guide as you unravel mysteries, scandals, and hidden gems in the labyrinthine streets and architectural marvels.
Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • York - While we can’t reveal all the stops along the way, our tour will take you to fascinating locations such as Davygate, St. Helen’s Square, and Lendal Street. You’ll wander through the picturesque Museum Gardens and Exhibition Square.

Traverse the enchanting St. Leonards Place, soak in the atmosphere of Duncombe Place, and meander along the charming High Petergate.

You’ll also have the chance to explore the enchanting streets of Stonegate, BackSwinegate, and St. Sampson’s Square.

No exploration of York would be complete without a visit to the iconic Shambles, where history comes alive through its medieval architecture. Stroll along the vibrant Pavement and uncover the mysteries of Lady Peckett’s Yard, adding to the enchantment of our adventure.

While we won’t give away all the secrets, our hidden gems walking tour will leave you captivated and eager to uncover more of York’s treasures

What's Included
  • Enjoy a guided walking tour
  • Experience the journey with a character guide
Additional Information

Join the ranks of an investigator with our performer guide and uncover hidden secrets buried within York’s complex maze of streets and impressive buildings.

Every stride you take will be a trip through history as your guide seamlessly weaves stories of mystery, puzzle, and scandal that have deeply etched themselves upon this age-old metropolis. Get ready for a sensory awakening as you dive headfirst into the lively past lurking around each bend.

If you’re a newcomer keen on a captivating initiation to York or a lifelong inhabitant looking for a novel viewpoint, our tour guarantees a memorable encounter. Discover the concealed treasures lying in the heart of York and cultivate a new fondness for the city’s densely woven web of secrets.

Join us on this exhilarating exploration, where old conventions meet new insights, and brace yourself to unveil York’s hidden universe.

Location
20 Davygate
Davygate
Meet in the raised courtyard off Davygate - opposite Cooplands. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in for your tour. We are unable to provide refunds for no-shows. The start of the tour cannot be delayed due to operational reasons. If you anticipate running late, please contact us.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Maps816704
Feb 29, 2024
Brilliant - Great guide Shambo. He was funny, knowledgeable and friendly. We thought we knew York quite well but still found out lots more and saw new places
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P5344hajessicas
Jan 31, 2024
Fantastic tour of York - Fantastic tour for tourists and locals a like! I learned lots about the hidden history of York in a really entertaining way. There was a mix of families and adults on my tour and it was lovely to see everyone engaged. The chocolate tasting at the end was also a lovely treat! Special thanks to our tour guide sherlombo!
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Lindaf436
Jan 7, 2024
Fun and facts mixed together for an interesting tour. - We enjoyed our tour. The tour guide was interesting and had a lot of facts and information. She stayed in character as an inspector, made it fun and was good at drawing us in. We enjoyed our tour.
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Linda_f
Jan 7, 2024
Interesting and Fun - We had an interesting tour guide who knew loads of information and who kept in character as an inspector throughout the tour. She made it interesting and fun.
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Hpoolgirl
Nov 19, 2023
Fascinating glimpse of some of York's historic buildings - Really fun guide who knew her stuff. Who knew York had so many secrets. We didn't, and thought we knew York well. Thoroughly recommend.
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Dilios23
Oct 15, 2023
Fun historical tour! - Such an entertaining and interesting tour! Sherlumbo was our guide and he was brilliant, really funny! Having been on lots of tours of York in the past, this one was a little different, focussing on interesting historical stories, facts and anecdotes. We came away feeling like we had learnt a lot more about the city and had fun whilst doing it! Highly recommend!
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Jameswz9250nx
Sep 29, 2023
An excellent experience - An excellent experience with a very talented guide named sherlombo who made it fun and exciting with his top detective skills uncovering interesting facts around the city of York, throughly enjoyable indeed, Highly recommended!!
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304lucindaw
Sep 29, 2023
Detective Sherlumbo kicks ass - Our tour guide was a delightful chap named sherlumbo, from start to finish this tour was fascinating, educational and so entertaining. I have not had such a great time in ages. Highly recommend this tour. I learned a lot of stuff I didn’t know. Best tour guide I’ve had and really got me thinking about what is around me.
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975benh
Sep 10, 2023
Entertaining, educational and intriguing! - Thoroughly enjoyable experience on the Hidden Gems tour today, Sherlombo provided an entertaining mix of humor and history woven together which I’d highly recommend. A good price, learning lots of history along the way which I never would’ve imagined.
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282juliano
Feb 5, 2024
Hidden Gems well worth finding! - Thoroughly engaging tour around a fun concept that points out interesting and unseen points of York. I've lived in York for 18 yrs and I saw things I've never seen before and learnt a lot! My son is 10yrs and he engaged with it well too.
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