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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.

1.Private Historical Walking Tour of York

Experience York's history with a private, customizable walking tour led by expert guides, offering personalized insights into the city’s iconic landmarks.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Alan was our tour guide, his knowledge of York was very impressive and covered a wide range of topics. The negative side was this was a paid private tour and expected the engagement of the tour to be more of a conversation vs a scripted…”

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2.York: Harry Potter Guided Walking Tour

Discover York's Harry Potter magic with this engaging 2-hour guided walking tour. Explore film locations, play quizzes, and enjoy costumed re-enactments.

★ 4.5

“Enjoyed the interesting facts on Harry Potter and York. Tour guide (Aaliyah) was very good with my son and answered plenty of questions along with other facts. Great few hours to get about York and learn about history and Harry Potter. Will be visiting Edinburgh…”

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3.York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

Discover York’s dark and fascinating past on this 75-minute Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour, led by an engaging character guide.

★ 4.7

“The was really good, Alessando was a good guide and knowledgeable. We went as a family of 5 (3 kids in their mid to late 20s and us in our 50s) just give it ago, suitable for all ages , I hadn’t been in a…”

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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

“Absolutely loved our tour with Ferah, perfectly paced walking with lots of stops for “bits and bob”, being code for history lessons on York and the evolution of the people of Great Britain generally. Thoroughly and very highly recommended!”

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5.The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

Explore historic York on foot with a small-group guided tour. See key sites like York Minster, The Shambles, and Roman ruins for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“An extremely informative and heartfelt tour of the history of York, and how it’s many layers came to co-exist through good fortune and happenstance. Absolutely first rate.”

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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

“Very interesting and informative tour! Great walk around the historic city. Lots of interesting stories and our guide clearly knew his subject.”

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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

“Dave’s enthusiasm for the History of York was infectious. He answered our questions thoroughly from his vast knowledge of York. We really enjoyed the walk.”

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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

“It was lovely the only downside, was tbat it isn't a ghost tour. The tour guide was lovely and freandly.”

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10.Time Traveller’s Walking Tour of York – Morning Tour

Discover York's history on a lively 1-hour 15-minute walking tour with engaging guides, historic landmarks, and stories from Roman times to Vikings.

★ 5.0

“An absolutely brilliant tour! Full of energy and knowledge and just great fun to get stuck into! You get to take part a bit and have a laugh, and Patrick is super knowledgable but also great to chat to. Would recommend to anyone visiting York!”

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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

“John was an outstanding tour guide. Extremely engaging and informative. Our 3 generation family of six all loved the experience. Would highly recommend. The time passed by too quickly!”

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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

“What an amazing tour! We learnt so much about the Romans, the Vikings and now wonder whether Santa comes from York. Sarah has such a lovely, bubbly personality, she makes the tour really interesting.”

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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

“I booked this after seeing it had good reviews. I was not disappointed. The guide took us round lots of different pubs where the history was explained. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable with fascinating facts and added in some ghost stories too as he knew…”

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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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