York

15 Best York Walking Tours

The daylight walks through two thousand years: Roman walls, Viking Jorvik, the Shambles’ leaning timber and small-group routes with historians who can date a doorway on sight. York’s streets are the museum; these are the labels.

4.York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

Discover York's layered history on this small-group walking tour, exploring highlights like York Minster, the Shambles, and Roman ruins—all for just under $27.

★ 4.9

“Alfred is a brilliant guide! His commentary was as layered as the York wall. He connected the past with the present and provided a comprehensive view of York. Highly recommend!”

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6.J & M York City Walking Tours

Discover York’s highlights with J & M’s expert-guided walking tour, exploring historic landmarks, city walls, and hidden gems for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“Great tour. Nic our tour guide, was a wealth of information. We covered a good amount of ground on the tour.”

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7.Shared Walking Tour in York

Discover York’s highlights with a personalized walking tour led by passionate guides. Explore historic sites, stories, and hidden gems for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“This tour was fantastic due wholly to the incredible knowledge of David Daw. We had a great time and extended the tour to include the York Minster and all the sights of the city to fill the entire day.”

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8.York Witches and History Walking Tour

Discover York’s spooky side with this engaging 1-hour 15-minute walking tour, blending history, witchcraft tales, and medieval sights for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Wondeful tour guide, great knowledge and absolutely right character, voice for it, kept everyone entertained, safe and engaged”

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11.York Walls Private Walking Tour

Discover York’s history on a private walking tour of the city walls, with customizable stops including York Minster, The Shambles, and more, led by expert guides.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a great experience and possibly the best money spent on my trip. John is so knowledgeable about the history of York and a wonderful communicator. I saw sites and heard stories that I would never have encountered on my own.”

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12.Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

Discover York’s festive charm on this 1.5-hour Christmas walking tour. Learn about holiday traditions, see iconic sights, and enjoy insights from a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“Don't miss this heart-warming and fascinating Christmas tour. Sarah was fantastic with her mix of history, Christmas tales, and stories behinds the holiday traditions that brought the season to life. It made me see York in a wonderful way and better understand and appreciate the…”

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13.Historical Pub Walking Tour in York

Discover York’s hidden social history on this engaging 2-hour pub walking tour. Explore historic pubs, local stories, and vibrant city life with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Nice man called Keith he was very friendly and his knowledge was amazing we really enjoyed it and learnt a lot”

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14.Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

Discover York Minster with a private guide, exploring its stunning Gothic architecture, stained glass, and behind-the-scenes stories in an intimate tour.

★ 5.0

“Very informative I enjoyed all our tour guide had to say! Lots of interesting facts i just love the York Minster we would take the tour again!”

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