Get your bearings and discover York with an exclusive 2hr Private Tour, with your own expert guide. Our tour is all about spending time with a local, as well as uncovering our long history.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped York into the vibrant place you see today.

From the first Viking incursions when York was known as Jorvik, to a bustling market town and religious centre for England, to today's stunning cobbled streets packed with history, see it all on your guided tour of York with a local guide.

Walk in the footsteps of Vikings and Romans, discovering our famous Roman walls, our magnificent churches and see the context of York today in our rich history on your tour.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔  Local guide
Departure & Return
Departure:  ,

Please meet your guide outside the Tourist Information Centre. The guide will be wearing a bright orange jacket or lanyard

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Itinerary
1
St Sampson's Square Meet your guide at the Information Centre, and gain a little bit of background knowledge into York and it's origins

Duration:  10 minutes

2
Jorvik Viking Centre Learn about Vikings and how they shaped York into the city it is now - and marvel at the world-renown Jorvik Centre (exterior visit only)

Duration:  5 minutes

3
Discover this hidden gem, a largely preserved Medieval church with a highwayman buried in it's graveyard! (exterior visit only)

Duration:  5 minutes

4
Clifford's Tower Walk out to Clifford's Tower and learn about its tragic history and its relationship with York's townspeople (exterior visit only)

Duration:  10 minutes

5
York Castle Museum Admire York Museum and the infamous Highwayman, Dick Turpin and how he came to be an inmate here (exterior visit only)

Duration:  10 minutes

6
Merchant Adventurers' Hall See the beautiful guildhall of the Merchant Adventurers! (exterior visit only)

Duration:  5 minutes

7
One of the most famous streets in England, and the inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter books

Duration:  10 minutes

8
Barley Hall Discover another hidden gem, a medieval townhouse with a long and surprising history, which has been lovingly renovated to its former glory (exterior visit only)

Duration:  10 minutes

9
St. Michael le Belfrey Church View another beautiful place of worship, and discover its connection with Guy Fawkes (exterior visit only)

Duration:  5 minutes

10
York Minster Admire the magnificent York Minster as your guide unravels some of the history behind this amazing building (exterior visit only)

Duration:  10 minutes

11
Treasurer's House Finish the tour at the Treasurer's House with some stories of its unearthly inhabitants (exterior visit only)

Duration:  10 minutes

Additional info
•  Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
•  Service animals allowed
•  Public transportation options are available nearby
•  Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
•  Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Price:
From $180.21
Ticket:
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
duration:
2 hours
Guide in:
English   
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Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.