York Christmas Private Guided Walking Tour

Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke tour will include visiting some of the key sites of the city, in addition to a number of our hidden gems usually missed by tourists, with your well informed and friendly guides.

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's included:

• Private guide

Not included:

• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

York is world famous for its 2,000-year-old history, and there is no better time to visit than during the Christmas holidays, when the city takes on an atmosphere all of its own. Join your private guide on a personalised and bespoke tour visiting some of the key sites of the city, in addition to a number of our hidden gems usually missed by tourists. This tour includes a specific focus on the Christmas season, and can include a drop off for some mulled wine along the way (availability/tour route allowing).
This is a truly personalised tour to fit around you and your schedule. You can be met at your hotel or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you. It's just you and the tour guide - no big groups to tag along with or time schedules to keep, so you can really get a full experience of the city with your own personal guide. Your guides can even arrange coffee/food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments (own expense).

20 minutes

York Minster

Minster Yard, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

the largest gothic structure in Northern Europe, with a 2000 year history. Please note entry is not included as part of the tour

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Mary's Abbey

Museum Gardens Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR

The most picturesque place in York, often missed by visitors, with a world famous history - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

15 minutes

Barley Hall

2 Coffee Yard, Stonegate, York, YO1 8AR

A recreation of genuine medieval life. Note entrance is not included as part of the tour, however we can show you the best parts for free!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Shambles

11 Shambles, , York, YO1 7LZ

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

15 minutes

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, , York, YO1 9SA

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

York Castle Museum

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

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included