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York History Tour: From Romans to Dick Turpin
5.0
159 Ratings
York
Experience an engaging and captivating journey through York’s history, from the Roman era to modern times. Enjoy theatrical performances, unexpected surprises, and fascinating tales about Roman toilets, the execution of Dick Turpin, and remedies for the Black Death. Could you be the one to win the Time Traveller’s Tour Trophy?
Experience an engaging and captivating journey through York’s history, from the Roman era to modern times. Enjoy theatrical performances, unexpected surprises, and fascinating tales about Roman toilets, the execution of Dick Turpin, and remedies for the Black Death. Could you be the one to win the Time Traveller’s Tour Trophy?
Duration:
1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Time Traveller’s Tour of York - The Time Traveller will greet visitors on the steps outside the Castle Museum and share the tale of Dick Turpin.
- Clifford’s Tower - Visitors will journey back to Norman York and explore the two uprisings that resulted in William the Conqueror’s Harrying of the North!
- Shambles - Time travellers will…
- The Time Traveller’s Tour of York - The Time Traveller will greet visitors on the steps outside the Castle Museum and share the tale of Dick Turpin.
- Clifford’s Tower - Visitors will journey back to Norman York and explore the two uprisings that resulted in William the Conqueror’s Harrying of the North!
- Shambles - Time travellers will learn about the devastating impact of the Black Death on medieval York!
- York Minster - Time travellers will discover insights into Roman York and their daily hygiene practices.
What's Included
- Fun and engaging tour of York
- Suitable for friends, family, and social groups
- Fun and engaging tour of York
- Suitable for friends, family, and social groups
What's Not Included
- Admissions to attractions are not included
- Admissions to attractions are not included
Additional Information
- It requires a minimum of four people for the tour to run.
- It requires a minimum of four people for the tour to run.
Location
York Castle Museum
Tower Street
The tour guide will be wearing a top hat and a time traveller's' clock. I will be on the steps next to entrance to the museum.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
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(159 Ratings)
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David
Dec 13, 2025
Fantastic & Fun! - Patrick and (Sad) Sally 🤫 were amazing. We had such fun, but mixed with amazing knowledge & history of the wonderful city of York.
Would highly recommend.
Book it you will not be disappointed.
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Lindasi1754mm
Nov 27, 2025
Enjoyable and informative - The Time Traveller and his assistant were entertaining, full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable, bringing to life the history of York with the use of fun props and team competition. We all finished with a big smile on our faces!
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238rachelw
Nov 8, 2025
Excellent informative tour - A great tour through the history of York, with snippets of history through the ages! Really enjoyed getting to know bits of history around the city centre with some surprises along the way
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Jobies564
Nov 6, 2025
Fun walking tour around York! - Super fun and informative tour! Loved the storytelling and the fun role playing activities! Very impressed by the props (thanks to Claire’s good work) especially the lovely trophy! 10/10 would recommend!
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Z437ftangell
Nov 6, 2025
Amazing tour - Patrick is very nice and I enjoyed the tour a lot! He is very passionate about history and the tour is very fun. Learned about history a lot in a very engaging way.
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87roxannes
Nov 6, 2025
Nice trip!! - Excellent experience with lots of interactions!!!!! Enjoyed it a lot!!!!! Learnt about the history of York!!!!!!!!!!
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X8588iycarriel
Nov 6, 2025
Amazing trip - It’s a really interesting tour! Patrick is really into his job and Claire’s prop is just amazing!! Highly recommended!
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Candacemg1321ni
Nov 6, 2025
best tour in York! - fantastic experience, very professional and a must-visit in York! Claire and Patrick are the best! We visited many of the popular spots and Patrick provided a thorough commentary of the history and culture!
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Q4329byjohnm
Nov 2, 2025
Having fun with the the York time travellers - Patrick and his wife use their theatrical talents to transport you back in time to when historical events happened in York. Recreating the event while giving you some context as to what led to the final outcome. They do so with some creative flair making it loads of fun for the tour participants. It is hIstory minus the boring bits
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Rosemaryao9010rn
Nov 1, 2025
Don't miss out on this! - An absolute joy to join Patrick and Sally for their 101st tour! Really engaging and interactive with loads of surprises and interesting facts. Come with your fun hat on!
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