York Minster Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit York Minster in 2024?

York Minster tickets currently start at €18 for adults, which grants access to the minster only. Prices increase if you want to access or climb the Central Tower—expect to pay closer to €24 to visit the top of the tower. Children 17 and under are free with a paying adult for minster access only.

Q: What other attractions are near York Minster?

York Minster is located in the heart of York, drowning in visible history. Don’t miss The Shambles, a historic street with overhanging timber-framed buildings; York Castle Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre, which both bring York’s (Viking) history to life; and the York city walls, which offer great views alongside real-life, tangible medieval history.

Q: Can you climb the tower at York Minster?

Yes, with tower tickets, visitors can climb the Central Tower at York Minster for great views of the city of York and the surrounding countryside. The climb consists of 275 steps up a narrow, winding staircase, requiring a reasonable fitness level. Visitors must be 8 years or older to climb the tower.

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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

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Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

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York Witches and History Walking Tour

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Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

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York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

York’s dark history isn’t always obvious as you wander its streets alone. This guided ghost walk reveals the city’s spookier side as you explore cobbled lanes and historic landmarks after dark. Follow your guide through some of York’s most atmospheric locations—including The Shambles, the Golden Fleece pub, Mad Alice Lane, and Clifford’s Tower—while hearing stories of mysteries, tragedies, and reported hauntings. Along the way, uncover the hidden legends behind the city’s top sights, turning a simple stroll into an entertaining and eerie introduction to York’s past.

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York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

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History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

Most visitors choose between a highlights walk, a wall walk, or a ghost tour. This self-guided tour gives you the best of all three in a single route — from Roman ruins and Viking history to chilling tales told at the right moments, in the right places. With your phone as your guide, you'll walk atop the ancient city walls, squeeze through snickelways, and hear why the Golden Fleece pub claims over fifteen resident ghosts. This tour is ideal for those who are in York for a day and want to get a taste of everything that York has to offer while having the freedom to linger and dive deeper into the sites that capture their interest. Pause for a pint, duck into the Shambles for photos, or linger inside York Minster — then pick up right where you left off. No group to keep up with, no fixed start time. Available in 9 languages with offline access. Over 20,000 travellers have used our self-guided tours. If it's not for you, it comes with a full refund guarantee.

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History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

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Ideal for travelers looking for the flexibility to determine their own itinerary, the Visit York Pass provides access to over 30 attractions, including York Minster, York Dungeons, York's Chocolate Story and more. Don’t worry about buying individual admission tickets; instead, use the convenient and hassle-free Visit York Pass to save time on the day. The Visit York Pass also gives you discounts on hotel stays, restaurants, tours, ghost walks and more! Don’t feel limited by set itineraries and visit the attractions which appeal to you Choose from a one-day or multi-day Visit York Pass to fit your schedule Save on travel time with the included 24-hour City Sightseeing bus ticket and river cruise.

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York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

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Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Families visiting York - this is York's only tour created specifically for children, and is ideal for wizard fans! Kids will enjoy a more engaging experience exploring York's history, magic, and mystery by walking around the city with a guide dressed as a wizard. Along the way, hear jokes, watch close-up magic, and search for mythical creatures at interesting locations–such as the York Minster, and the Shambles.

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Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

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Exploring York on your own can mean wandering past centuries of history without really understanding what you’re seeing. This guided walking tour adds the stories and context that bring the city to life. As you stroll along the ancient walls and through York’s picturesque streets, your guide connects the landmarks to powerful figures such as Constantine the Great, Robert the Bruce, and Oliver Cromwell—explaining how their actions shaped the city you see today. Along the way, discover hidden details, natural features, and lesser-known corners you might otherwise miss, turning a simple walk into a deeper, more meaningful experience of York.

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J & M York City Walking Tours

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York is amazing. King George VI once said, 'The history of York is the history of England'. Well he wasn't wrong. The city has been home to Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans. It has been the 'capital' of the north and has been a centre for trade, commerce and power through the centuries. Today York is a vibrant, modern city with one of the best windows on the past that you will ever find. Join me on a tour of my fascinating home city to learn more about its 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, stand in the shadow of one of the world's great cathedrals and take in the view from the city walls.

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Private York History Walking Tour

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Delve into the dark side of York, and see the city in a new light, on this evening ghost bus tour. Visit notorious local haunts of restless spirits and pass eerie sites such as York Minster, Clifford’s Tower, and the grave of Dick Turpin, the infamous highwayman and murderer. Throughout the tour, hear anecdotes and fascinating facts about York’s grisly past, and make key stops for a closer look at the city’s most haunted buildings.

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Time Traveller's Walking Tour of York - Morning Tour

York is an ancient city that’s filled with more history than most tourists realize. Embark on an immersive walking tour and listen to tales of its history, from Roman times to the Vikings to the plague and to present day. Hear stories of Roman toilets, discover the grisly details of Dick Turpin’s execution, and learn about the gruesome cures concocted to cure the Black Death as you pass by the Minster, Jorvik Center, Shambles, Clifford’s Tower and more.

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Designed for travelers with a historical interest in the supernatural, this private 2-hour ghost tour of York — one of the most haunted cities in the world — allows you to customize your itinerary to suit you. Choose to visit sites with countless reports of ghost sightings, including York Minster, and The Shambles, and listen to frightening tales rooted in York’s 2,000-year-old history. The start time and location of your tour is up to you.

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Discover York from a different perspective on a self-guided walking tour and scavenger hunt of the city. Solve riddles and clues that lead to the next location, showing all the city highlights. Solve interesting puzzles, have fun and learn new things about York. Explore the city and find hidden gems at your own pace. Try a new type of experience with your smartphone, the perfect mix between a walking tour, sightseeing, and a scavenger hunt. Enjoy the tour in English.

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York Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour

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Enjoy a fully flexible and independent way to discover York’s highlights and history with this self-led, smartphone audio tour. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone, and use whenever suits your schedule. With the help of the included GPS map and directions, you’ll discover key landmarks like the York Minster, York City Walls, and the Shambles; will learn about the city’s Viking history; and much more.

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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Journey back in time on a hop-on hop-off bus tour of York, England’s quintessential medieval town. Your flexible 24-hour ticket enables you build a custom itinerary of York’s main attractions such as The Stonebow, Clifford’s Tower, Museum Gardens and more. With unobstructed views from the open-top viewing deck and 20 possible stops around town, you have the best of the city at your fingertips.

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Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

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Golden Tours York Hop-on Hop-off Open Top Bus Tour with Audio Guide

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Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost to the exciting city of today. • Enjoy three walking tours around the city. One tracing the city wall, another examining its ancient history and the final tour looking at its haunted spots • Hear from producer James Easton, a local resident, passionate about the history • Have complete control over when you start and finish with the ability to linger at stops en route • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and 3 codes listed under “Before You Go”. Simply install the VoiceMap mobile app and enter your codes. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

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Discover York like never before with a self-guided trail that uncovers the city’s hidden stories, from medieval snickelways to overlooked corners near the ancient walls, tucked-away corners, and scenic viewpoints. This engaging walk invites you to look closer at quirky landmarks and layered history, with thoughtful questions that bring each location to life. Perfect for solo explorers, couples, families, or small groups, the trail offers total flexibility with no time limits. Simply download the PDF and bring your device, and immerse yourself in the charm and character of York. Get ready to see familiar streets through a fresh lens.

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York Self Guided Walking Trail

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What are people saying about York Minster

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

SiongLye_L, Nov 2025

The bus was clean and the...

The bus was clean and the commentator was very friendly. The recorded commentory was very good as well

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Heather_F, Apr 2026

Very good interactive and...

Very good interactive and friendly Atmosphere was fantastic and would recommend them 👌 Wouldn't go anywhere else

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Khalida_H, Mar 2026

Great bus tour

The communication and booking advance information was great. Found the meeting point comfortably and the the individual confirming my booking was helpful providing the leaflet and information on what to expect. I got from seat in the top deck so the view was great. Enjoyed the tour, thank you

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Christopher_M, Mar 2026

Great

Host and driver make it interactive and really good fun, nice way to see some of the city. highly recommended

York Minster

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York Minster is celebrated for the grandeur of its Gothic architecture, making it a must for history buffs, art lovers, and architecture fans.
The climb up the central tower is via a narrow, spiral, and uneven staircase; its only suitable for fit, healthy travelers from age 8 and upward.
The climb is not suitable for travelers with a fear of heights or claustrophobia.

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