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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.

History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

You don’t have to join a tour group to discover York. This self-guided audio walking tour lets you set the pace and pick up and drop the route when it suits you. Hit all the signature spots—York Minster, Stonegate, Mansion House, the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, and more. The app works online and offline, and includes geodata, so you don't need to waste money on roaming charges.

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours

Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour

Dare to explore York's sinister side on this chilling self-guided ghost walk, venturing into the heart of England's most haunted city! With this tour, you can unleash York's eerie past at your own pace. You will explore over 12 of York's most haunted locations with the chance to encounter over 30 spirits. Peer down narrow snickleways where Mad Alice watches from the windows and pass by haunted pubs where ghostly regulars still sit at the bar. Hear about the real life incidents which leave even sceptics questioning their beliefs. You can put the tour on pause for some liquid courage at any of the famous haunted pubs along the tour. The tour can be experienced at any time of the day or night. But it is highly recommended to try it in the dark for the best experience and to increase your chances of encountering a spectre. This tour is perfect for adventurous travellers, couples, and small groups seeking a flexible experience.

Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Guided Bike Tour in York

With beautiful architecture and medieval history, York is widely considered among England’s must-see cities—but pounding the sidewalks on foot takes time and effort. On this tour, hop into the saddle and spin through the city streets by bicycle, and hit top attractions like York Minster with ease. Follow safe routes inside and outside the ancient city walls, with your guide bringing York’s colorful Roman and Viking history to life.

Guided Bike Tour in York

Free Cancellation
2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes

Private Ghost Tour of York

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.

Private Ghost Tour of York

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Price varies by group size

Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide

Get your bearings and explore York like a local on this exclusive private walking tour, led by an expert guide. More than just a history lesson, this immersive experience brings the city’s rich past to life as you stroll through its cobbled streets, ancient walls, and hidden corners. Step back in time to Viking-age Jorvik, walk in the footsteps of Romans along the city’s famous walls, and uncover how York evolved from a medieval religious center to the vibrant, historic gem it is today. From grand landmarks to tucked-away treasures, your guide will share the stories that make York unique.

Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide

Free Cancellation
2 hours

York Walls Private Walking Tour

Uncover the medieval marvels of historic York on a bespoke walking tour with a private guide. Learn about York’s rich history as you walk around the centuries-old walls, pose for photos with a backdrop of the city or visit the wall museums (not included). Your private tour is yours to customize as you please, so you could also pay a visit to York Castle, stroll down the atmospheric The Shambles or take a peek inside the magnificent York Minster.

York Walls Private Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hours

Price varies by group size

Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

The historic city of York has many centuries of creepy and gruesome secrets. Learn more about the city’s dark past on a private walking tour that focuses on the area's ghost stories. This private tour can be customized to suit your needs and interests, so you're not tied to the rigid routes of standard tours. As you explore, see parts of York that many travelers miss out on, and come away with a completely new view of the city.

Dark Tales of York. Private ghost tours.

Free Cancellation
1 to 2 hours

Highlights of Historic York

Explore York with an award-winning, qualified historian guide! You'll travel back to the time of the romans, walk along medieval fortifications and experience the Victorian boom that all helped contribute to making York the UK's "Second City." There's no better way to squeeze 2,000 years of history into a single journey while you uncover hidden gems and city secrets you'd never find on your own.

Highlights of Historic York

Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours

Self-Guided York Highlights Walk with GPS Audio Guide

Discover York’s Magic: A Self-Guided Audio Adventure Step back in time and explore York at your own pace with Niki – Your Travel Buddy. This self-guided GPS audio tour leads you through the city’s most iconic sights, from the historic Micklegate and York City Walls to the serene Museum Gardens and magnificent York Minster. Wander along charming streets like The Shambles, uncover hidden gems such as Barley Hall, and relive Viking tales at the Jorvik Centre. Pause wherever you wish to shop, dine, or simply take in the atmosphere. Available in seven languages, this immersive 120-minute route covers 5.6 km of York’s highlights — a perfect blend of history, culture, and freedom. Experience York your way – authentic, personal, and unforgettable.

Self-Guided York Highlights Walk with GPS Audio Guide

Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours

Step Free Tour of York

Explore York with an award-winning, qualified historian guide! You'll travel back to the time of the romans, marvel at medieval fortifications and experience the Victorian boom that all helped contribute to making York the UK's "Second City." There's no better way to squeeze 2,000 years of history into a single journey while you uncover hidden gems and city secrets you'd never find on your own.

Step Free Tour of York

Free Cancellation
2 hours 45 minutes

See All of York in One Day

Explore York with an award-winning, qualified historian guide! You'll travel back to the time of the romans, walk along medieval fortifications and experience the Victorian boom that all helped contribute to making York the UK's "Second City." There's no better way to squeeze 2,000 years of history into a single journey while you uncover hidden gems and city secrets you'd never find on your own.

See All of York in One Day

Free Cancellation
5 to 6 hours

Treasurer's House

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Know before you go

Treasurer's House

Book your tour slot in advance to avoid disappointment on the day.
While parts of the house are suitable for those with wheelchairs and strollers, much of the building is accessible by stairs only.
Children can keep themselves entertained with a free activity sheet during their visit.
Dogs are permitted in the gardens, although they must be kept on a short leash at all times—enter via Dean’s Park.
National Trust Members benefit from free entry to Treasurer's House.

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