York Guided Bike Tour of History

Guided bike tour of York, inside and outside the city walls.  Starting at a central location in the city.  A 2 to 2.5 hour tour with multiple stops to hear the stories of the saints and sinners, the good and the evil, from Romans and Vikings to the sweetness of chocolate makers.  Although factual, your guide will tell the grisly tales in a lighthearted way.  The route is planned for safety and the best stopping view points and is mainly on quiet roads or designated cycle paths.

Meeting Point

Brew York

Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate, York YO1 9TT, UK

We are located outside Brew York. Proceed through the white gates to the Enterprise Complex and you will find us in the bottom left hand corner of the yard .Your guide and bikes will be waiting for you outside the green doors.

What's included:

• Cycle helmets
• Guide

Not included:

• None of these are applicable

What to expect:

Duration: between 2 hours and 2 hours, 30 minutes

York Minster

Minster Yard, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

Overview of the history of the site.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Clifford's Tower

Tower Street, , York, YO1 9SA

Overview of the history people and places surrounding the tower.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Treasurer's House

Treasurers House Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JL

Learn about the history of the building and hear about York's most famous ghost story.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

See and hear about the walls at several locations around the city. Stopping at Micklegate Bar to hear about this Royal entrance.

10 minutes

Rowntree Park

Terry Avenue, York, YO23 1JQ

Cycle through this beautiful park and hear stories of York's most famous chocolate makers.

10 minutes

St William's College

5 College Street, York, YO1 7JF

Learn why the building was built in the 15th century and marvel at the great east window of York Minster.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included