York's Historic Journey: Discover the Secret Side of the City on Foot

Embark on a historic journey through York’s secret side on foot. Discover the city’s key sights, delve into the medieval maze, and uncover the influence of the Romans and Vikings. Join our family-friendly walking tour with a small group for an engaging and immersive experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Mary’s Abbey - The impressive remnants of the largest abbey in northern England
  • Museum Gardens - A beautiful Victorian botanical garden featuring the remnants of the Roman fortress, marking the birthplace of York!
  • York Minster - The largest medieval Gothic cathedral in northern Europe
  • Stonegate - Discover the maze of medieval…
What's Included
  • Personalized welcome sign at meeting point
  • Multimedia-enhanced guided tour with iPads
  • Complimentary map of York included
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.
Additional Information

Why follow the crowds? At Yorktour, we believe a fantastic tour should also be an enjoyable conversation. That’s why we ensure there are no more than eight participants, allowing everyone to ask questions without worrying about being left behind! This family-friendly walking tour covers all the major sights, including the exterior of the Minster and the…

Location
YO1 7DS
We will be in the square in front of the central library - York Explore Library and Archive, Museum Street YO1 7DS The guide will have a sign with your name so you should be able to find us (please don't join any tour that does not have your name displayed as it won't be ours)!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ste
Jan 22, 2026
A trip back in time. - Our guide Ferah was brilliant. In challenging weather, she held everyone's attention with a wealth of facts and stories about the history of York.
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Car0lynwr
Jan 19, 2026
Interesting and informative walking tour of York - I have been to York many times and this was my first walking tour of the cituly. Sarah, our guide, was very informative and the hour and half went very quickly. I highly recommend the tour to any visitor to York, new and old.
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454deanb
Dec 22, 2025
The best tour guide around the City - We booked the tour and we were not disappointed. Our tour guide was the most enthusiastic tour guide we've ever had! From knowing each persons name on the tour and consistently addressing us throughout the tour. Very informative about the top locations in York and all the Nooks & crannies in between. I would 100% recommend this tour at the start of your stay at in York.
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Piers
Dec 10, 2025
Enthusiastic jaunt through time - Alfred was a superb, enthusiastic York native who gave us a historical tour de force and kept spirits up despite the rain. He shared his wealth of knowledge over the 2 or so hours, and we came away with a good understanding of how to read York from the archaeology on view, building types etc. Being in a small group worked so well, and kept things fast paced and audible at all times. Would highly recommend.
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Philip
Dec 1, 2025
Very enjoyable walking tour of York - Engaging knowledgeable guide, good balance between historical facts and quirky fun information. Walk started on time and easy to find the guide
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Janet
Nov 29, 2025
One of the best city walking tours I’ve ever done! - One of the best city walking tours I have ever done. Only 3 of us on the tour with a constant enthusiastic narrative as we walked along. The 90 minutes flew by. There are lots of things to see in York, but those chosen for this 90 minutes tour gave a strong representation of York through the ages, at every turn. Pleasant, informative and engaging without overload or silly stories. Thank you.
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Janet_c
Nov 28, 2025
Unique practical history lesson in 90 minutes - A treat of history in a unique city with every era on every street at some level. Enthusiastic and articulate guide brought every turn to life.
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Sue_b
Nov 22, 2025
It was a very... - It was a very interesting, condensed history of York, with wonderful buildings and walks as illustrations
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N7540szkathyg
Nov 15, 2025
worthwhile - I visited York by train from London during my first-ever visit to the UK, and had just half a day to see this lovely city. The walking tour guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. His enthusiasm was infectious. I learned much more than if I had wandered around on my own.
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Pioneer61041337288
Nov 11, 2025
Enjoyable and informative - Our guide Alfred was fantastic! His enthusiasm was delightful and his knowledge base was extensive and appreciated. Learning about the history of York combined with the different layers of architecture and how York came to be was very interesting. Hubby and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend, however be prepared for a lot of walking!
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From $27
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).