York Viking History Walking Experience

Discover the extraordinary Viking history of York, and the incredible tales of the most famous Vikings of them all - Ragnar, Ivar the Boneless, Erik Bloodaxe and Harald Hardrada. Why was York such an important Viking city, and why were so many Viking battles fought here? Find out why in this exclusive, personalized 2-hour walking tour of Viking York. ... meeting you at a time and location to suit you (for example at your hotel) there are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own tour which you can take at your own pace. For a small additional fee this can also include a stop off at an authentic Viking Themed Bar in York (great in the cold weather!), located on the same site as the legendary Viking Kings of York!

Meeting Point

Roman Column

11 Minster Yard, York YO1 7HH, UK

Outside York Minster near the entrance to the gift shop is the Roman Column. Its easy to find and right in the centre of town, a great place to meet!

What to expect:

Duration: between 1 hour, 30 minutes and 2 hours

York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

This is a personalized tour through the Viking Capital of Britain - Jorvik! Discover the fascinating true story behind the Vikings, as well as the legendary tales told in the sagas, many of which are set in our fair city. There are no set times to meet or big groups to join with, this is your own private tour which you can take at your own pace. Hear about the deeds of Ivar the Boneless, Eirik Bloodaxe, and Harald Hardaraada, the story of the Vikings arrival, and their eventual downfall.
Learn how the streets got their names and what they mean, how the pagan Vikings became Christians, and their impact on the world around us today, including laws, language and customs. For a additional small fee, depending on the weather (and with prior arrangement) the tour can include either a stop-off, or to finish, at an authentic Viking themed bar, built right on top of the original feasting hall!

20 minutes

St. Mary's Abbey

Museum Gardens Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR

A medieval abbey with a very important viking heritage!

15 minutes

York Minster

Minster Yard, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

The most famous viking in the world is buried here, his exact location is still a mystery!

Pass by without stopping

Jorvik Viking Centre

19 Coppergate, Coppergate Shopping Centre, York, YO1 9WT

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world! Please note entrance price is not included as part of the tour

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shambles

11 Shambles, , York, YO1 7LZ

The most famous medieval street in the world, with a strong Viking Heritage, but it has a very dark history!

15 minutes

York Castle Museum

Eye of York, Tower St, York, YO1 9RY

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, , York, YO1 9SA

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England , built by the descendants of the Vikings, the Normans - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

What's included:

• Tour escort/host
• Private walking tour

Not included:

• Food and drinks
• Stop at Viking-themed bar in York (additional fee)