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Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
2.5hr - 3hr tour
2 Adults x $188.23
$376.46
Approx Total
$376.46
This includes a more extensive tour round the walls taking in some of the hidden areas often missed by tourists
90min - 2hr tour
2 Adults x $150.59
$301.18
Approx Total
$301.18
90min -2hr tour: a tour of the walls, including a variety of stopping off points and a chance to focus on the areas / history that interest you, including Roman, Dark Age, Viking, Medieval, Tudor etc.
2.5hr - 3hr tour
2 Adults x $189.18
$378.36
Approx Total
$378.36
This includes a more extensive tour round the walls taking in some of the hidden areas often missed by tourists
90min - 2hr tour
2 Adults x $151.35
$302.70
Approx Total
$302.70
90min -2hr tour: a tour of the walls, including a variety of stopping off points and a chance to focus on the areas / history that interest you, including Roman, Dark Age, Viking, Medieval, Tudor etc.
2.5hr - 3hr tour
2 Adults x $189.18
$378.36
Approx Total
$378.36
This includes a more extensive tour round the walls taking in some of the hidden areas often missed by tourists
90min - 2hr tour
2 Adults x $151.35
$302.70
Approx Total
$302.70
90min -2hr tour: a tour of the walls, including a variety of stopping off points and a chance to focus on the areas / history that interest you, including Roman, Dark Age, Viking, Medieval, Tudor etc.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Tour escort/host
Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
Food and drinks
Overview
Your own personalized tour guide, taking you on a spectacular trip round the world famous city walls! You are provided a unique guided tour experience - you will be picked up at your hotel, or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you. You will be taken around the walls, no big groups to tag along with or time schedules to keep, and even arrange coffee/food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments.
Itinerary
York City Walls
The walls of York have a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years. Whilst free to walk on, visitors can often leave the city having missed out on discovering the secrets of the walls, and the city they have protected for so long. These personalised tours provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of the walls and the city they have protected for so long. Each tour is designed just for you, so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs.
Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (Castle, Minster, Shambles etc) should you require. As local tour guides passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay.
As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately.
Please note that the walls close at dusk, and some parts are occasionally closed if there are icy conditions. Whilst the walls are well designed for tourists, wheelchair access is limited however please contact the local provider if you require disabled access as alternative routes which walk beside the walls, not on them, can be arranged.
Should you require an evening tour, please contact the local provider to discuss your requirements, often the guides focus more on the other areas of York as well as the walls to provide a more atmospheric experience.
Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalized experience of the city.
20 minutes
Multangular Tower
One of the finest roman structures in England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
15 minutes
St. Mary's Abbey
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
King's Manor
Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys
15 minutes
Bootham Bar
An entrance to the city has stood here for 2000 years - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
15 minutes
York City Walls
A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
15 minutes
Treasurer's House
Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!
10 minutes
Barley Hall
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!
10 minutes
Shambles
The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!
10 minutes
Jorvik Viking Centre
Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!
10 minutes
Clifford's Tower
A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
10 minutes
York Castle Museum
A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!
10 minutes
Micklegate Bar
the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
10 minutes
Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar (Pass By)
the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city
Sample Menu
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please inform the local provider of the preferred pick up point at the time of booking.
Children must be accompanied by an adult/senior
A minimum of 2 adults/seniors per booking is required (single adult is available but at a surcharge at our discretion)
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Free Cancellation
June 19100% refund
June 20No refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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120
4 stars
15
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
4
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We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her We had a great experience touring New York City with Jonathan. He's a great tour guide and he made it very memorable and enjoyable. The tour was also super informative and I'm glad to have had a great tour guide during my visit in NYC. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a tour her
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A must do activity in York.
Published on Nov, 2024
We walked the walls without a guide. The views of the city are amazing and you can get a feel how the city was in the past. There are some great photo opportunities of the along the way, just bear in mind that there are quite a few steps.
This is a must do activity on a visit to your York, especially as it is free.
An Amazing tour!!
Published on Oct, 2024
Our guide John was amazing, very very knowledgable of York and British history and he made the whole experience very enjoyable and interesting, highly recommended!!
An Amazing tour!!
Published on Oct, 2024
Our guide John was amazing, very very knowledgable of York and British history and he made the whole experience very enjoyable and interesting, highly recommended!!
Walking the York Walls
Published on Oct, 2024
We walked most of the existing walls around York. Beautiful views!!! There are a lot of steps and no provisions for handicapped.Well worth the time!
Walking the York Walls
Published on Oct, 2024
We walked most of the existing walls around York. Beautiful views!!! There are a lot of steps and no provisions for handicapped.Well worth the time!
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