York History Walking Tour

A tour 6000 years in the making!
Discover York on this highly rated history tour as we head off the tourist beat to discover the real history of York.
From the cities origins, we look at the defences, and architecture, Robert the Bruce, Oliver Cromwell, Constantine the Great, kings and queens and many others who would shape the cities rich past.

Along the way you'll see the flora and Fauna, city walls, and snickleways as we debunk the cities myths and walk in the footsteps of Romans to tourist!

No stone is left unturned on this exciting story of York.

Meeting Point

Constantine the Great

4 Minster Yard, York YO1 7JB, UK

Starts at the Statue of Constantine, (PLEASE ignore the sat nav address and head to the statue)South entrance of York Minster. The booked time is departure time. Arrive 10 minutes early. Guides don't answer phones once tours begun & cannot return for late comers. Late comers are not refunded.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

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Our guide will show you what makes York so unique, the Medieval walls and Gateways, the Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes, Romans, Kings and Queens and some of histories most notorious. Our guides can also take you around the museums of your choice for an additional fee.

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York Minster

Minster Yard, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside, tours last an hour.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, , York, YO1 9SA

Walking around the Motte of the castle built in 1069, your guide will bring alive its bloody and dark secrets, walk in the grounds of what would have been on elf the finest castles in England.

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Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD

Walk down into the Medieval levels of the City and let our guide tell you about the richest Guild in York and the part the traders played in Yorks prosperity. Find out how important women were in this guild.

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Shambles

11 Shambles, , York, YO1 7LZ

The street of the Butchers, our guide will take to the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe, and exploring with to uncover the secrets of one of Yorks oldest streets.

10 minutes

St Cuthbert's Church

Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW

We take a look at this medieval church with its rich history, built partially from Roman brick work it also features Saxon and Norman architecture. Its most unique feature is its 'Devils door' we will unravel the truth behind the myth.

6 minutes

York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

We take in a section of the medieval walls where you'll see the cities Roman defences, danish earthwork and discover its medieval past, sieges, and Victorian alterations. We will also pass by the old Jewish quarter of the city.

15 minutes

Statue of Constantine the Great

York Minster, York

Learn about the origins of York, its visiting emperors and delve into the story of Constantine the Great, his effect on Christianity and York.

10 minutes

The Black Swan

23 Peasholme Green, , York, YO1 7PR

As we enter the old Hungate Parish, you'll discover the Black Swan, its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Near by is a building whose architecture reflects the Irish heritage of the area as well as having a chance to spot one of Yorks famous Black Cats.

5 minutes

Merchant Taylors' Hall

Aldwark, York, YO1 7BX

On the city walls you'll see the Merchant Taylors, discover how guilds became the economic centre of Cities like York, the Taylors significance to the city and its role today.

4 minutes

Shambles Market

5 Silver Street, York, YO1 8RY

Visit the market and discover their significance in Yorks economic growth.

5 minutes

Monk Bar

Off Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO1 2LH

One of 6 gates in York you'll discover its role in the city defences, the legend of the Wild men of York as well as our Bars more gruesome uses.

5 minutes

Ogleforth

Ogleforth, York YO1, UK

As we walk along this Saxon street you'll discover the Dutch House, it's significance to architectural changes after the Great fire of London and the emergence of Insurance policies.

5 minutes

Kings Square

City Centre, York, YO1 8BH

In this ancient square you'll discover the meaning behind our street names and thinner Viking heritage and learn about the very centre of the city of Jorvic

5 minutes

York Castle Museum

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

From out side we'll look at the old building s of the museum looking at prison reform, the building usage in the past and delve into the myth and stories behind the real Dick Turpin.

7 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

What's included:

• No free inclusions

Not included:

• Museum and attraction Entry fees. Price range £6 - £17