York Medieval Walls History Walking Tour

This tour follows the entire route of the most complete medieval walls in England. We will visit all of the famous Bars, gateways to the city, and learn about the history of them.
Join me on this tour of the mediaeval walls that guard my fascinating home city. Learn more about the city's history and what has made it the city it is today. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and marauding Vikings, pass through medieval streets, observe one of the world's great cathedrals and take in the incredible views..

Meeting Point

Library Square

Library Square, York YO1, UK

Meet outside the front of York Explore City Library.

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Bootham Bar

De Grey House Exhibition Square, St. Leonards Pl., York, YO1 7EW

The mediaeval Bootham Bar sits on the site of the principal Roman gate into the Roman city of Eboracum.

5 minutes

Monk Bar

Off Lord Mayors Walk, York, YO1 2LH

Monk Bar is one of the four main entrances to the mediaeval city of York. The others are Bootham Bar, Walmgate Bar and Micklegate Bar.

Pass by without stopping

Walmgate Bar

Foss Islands Road, York, YO10 3WR

Walmgate Bar is one of the four main entrances to the mediaeval city of York. The others are Bootham Bar, Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar.

5 minutes

Micklegate Bar

27 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH

Micklegate Bar is one of the four main entrances to the mediaeval city of York. The others are Bootham Bar, Walmgate Bar and Monk Bar. Micklegate Bar has, since mediaeval times, been regarded as the principal entrance to the city.

10 minutes

Museum Gardens

Museum Street, York, YO1 7FR

The site of the Norman and mediaeval St. Mary's Abbey and the most complete section of Roman wall in the city.

30 minutes

The Red Tower

Foss House Garage Foss Islands Road, York, YO31 7UR

The only red brick tower on the city walls.

Pass by without stopping

York City Walls

, , York, YO1 7HB

The Mediaeval walls surrounding the beautiful city of York.

2 hours