York City Walls Tours and Tickets

York Walls Private Walking Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(152)

from $104

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.

J & M York City Walking Tours

2 hours

4.7

(511)

from $18

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.

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.

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.6

(588)

from $23

Private York Self-Guided Tour

2 to 3 hours

3.8

(27)

from $12

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide you with generous examples of their fabulous food & drink. You'll get to enjoy Yorkshire Cheeses, Fish & Chips, Tacos, Chocolate and Pintxos with Sherry before choosing a sweet or savoury finale with a well earned Yorkshire ale! While walking between the venues you'll hear a bit about the history of York and pass by several of the cities major attractions such as York Minster, Cliffords Tower and the City Walls. Your guide is a York based food writer who knows the city and its hospitality scene intimately. He's been featured in the Lonely Planet guide, is a coordinating judge for the Guild of Fine Food and helps run York Food & Drink Festival....You can recognise him by the cutlery tattoos!

York on a Fork Food Tour

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.

(46)

from $101

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Guided Bike Tour in York

Includes an exclusive FREE book written by your guide! Step into the world of Westeros on our Winterfell: A Game of Thrones Fan Tour of York, our latest tour following over 15 years of award winning history tours of York. Explore York’s dramatic history through the lens of Game of Thrones, from the freezing edge of the Roman Empire — the real “Winterfell” — to the Wars of the Roses, the true inspiration for the clash of rival houses. Discover the echoes of Britain’s bloodiest battle in the “Battle of the Bastards,” and see how York’s towers, walls, and snickelways shaped the world of Jon Snow, Cersei, and Tyrion. Along the way, your guide brings York’s history to life with vivid parallels between fact and fantasy.

(602)

from $40

Winterfell - the Game of Thrones tour of York!

Winterfell - the Game of Thrones tour of York!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.5

from $131

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.

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

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

1 hour to 4 hours 30 minutes

4.2

(6)

from $17

York has a fascinating Roman past and this private tour unpacks it more efficiently than you could likely do alone. View the city’s Roman relics, including its Roman Column, York Minster—built over a Roman basilica– and other points of interest, all with guided commentary for background. Along the way, hear about mad emperors and lost legions; and discover how a posting to York was considered dangerous in Roman times.

Private Roman Tour of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

(15)

from $88

This tour follows the entire route of the most complete medieval walls in England. We will visit all of the famous Bars, gateways to the city, and learn about the history of them. Join me on this tour of the mediaeval walls that guard my fascinating home city. Learn more about the city's 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, observe one of the world's great cathedrals and take in the incredible views..

York City Medieval Walls Private Walking Tour

York City Medieval Walls Private Walking Tour

(1)

from $148

York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls.

Likely to Sell Out

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(451)

from $13

The Silly History Walk of York: A Self Guided Audio Tour

York’s streets have been witness to countless stories. On this lighthearted walking tour, you’ll discover York’s fascinating past through humorous storytelling, historical anecdotes, and playful character encounters. From Roman legionaries to medieval monks and Victorian innovators, the city’s 2,000 years of history will vividly come to life. The tour starts at Clifford’s Tower, a historic Norman fortification with a turbulent past. You’ll weave through York’s atmospheric streets and ginnels, encountering historical figures like William the Conqueror, Constantine the Great, and Guy Fawkes along the way. The Silly History Boys narrate stories of Viking invasions, Roman settlements, religious persecution, and medieval commerce through comedic sketches and entertaining dialogue.

The Silly History Walk of York: A Self Guided Audio Tour

1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

(4)

from $12

Private Ghost Tour of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(84)

from $104

This is a great choice for first-time visitors to York. Enjoy the personalized experience of a private tour that helps you uncover York’s famous sights—such as the York Minster and St. Mary’s Abbey—as well as secret corners of the city that you likely wouldn’t uncover if exploring alone. As it’s a private tour, you can also make requests if there are any particular places you’d like to see.

Likely to Sell Out

Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour

Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

(41)

from $202

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.

York Self Guided Walking Trail

from $13

Private Viking Walk of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(69)

from $88

York Day Rail Tour from London Including Hop-on Hop-off Tour

11 hours

3.0

(3)

from $201

During the festive season, the historic city of York is undoubtedly at its most magical. Enhance your expereince of York at Christmas time on a private 2-hour walking tour, ideal for families and first-time visitors. Alongside your personal guide, you’ll visit top York attractions such as York Minster and The Shambles, and learn about the city’s 2,000-year-old history. Being a private tour, the itinerary and start time can be customized according to your interests.

Private York Christmas Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

(7)

from $88

Explore York with an award-winning, qualified historian guide! We'll travel through 2,000 years of history as we walk along Roman roads, medieval walls and royal thoroughfares. This tour incorporates every inch of the most complete set of historical city walls anywhere in the UK. Find out why and how these fortifications were built - and hear the stories of those who dared to try to breach them..!

York's Medieval City Walls Private Tour

from $269

This Self guided trip offers you a personalized and comfortable way to explore York city Attractions with private transport. Enjoy the attractions at your own pace and time. This is a full day trip to York City , pick up will be at 10.00am from Manchester, and expecting to arrive back into Manchester for around 8pm. Booking time can be changed to meet your requirement's, as long as its within the hours. This will be a private booking only per group. Top Attractions in York National Railway Museum York Minster York Castle Museum Shambles York Maze York City Walls Yorkshire Air Museum York's Chocolate Story York Dungeons and much more.....

York Day Trip with Private Transport

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $120

This tour takes you on a journey through England's rich history and iconic landmarks, starting with a visit to the prehistoric Stonehenge and the ancient, majestic Windsor Castle, home to British royalty. Explore the picturesque villages of Bibury and Bath, with their charming Georgian architecture and Roman Baths. Discover the stunning landscapes of the Lake District, the wedding town of Gretna Green, and the vibrant cities of Stratford-upon-Avon, York, and Edinburgh. Enjoy the royal sights of London, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey, and immerse yourself in the cultural heritage at Cambridge University. This week-long adventure combines history, architecture, nature, and culture, offering a comprehensive experience of England and Scotland's finest attractions.

7 Day Tour of United Kingdom

7 days

from $843

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.

Private York History Walking Tour

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from $148

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.

All of York in One Day Private Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $525

What makes this tour of York unique is its rich blend of history, architecture, and scenic beauty, all encapsulated in a compact 2-hour journey. Starting at the awe-inspiring York Minster, one of Europe's largest cathedrals, the tour immerses visitors in the city's medieval charm with a walk through The Shambles, known for its timber-framed buildings and quaint shops. The ancient city walls offer panoramic views, while Clifford's Tower provides a glimpse into York's tumultuous past. Strolling through York's medieval streets and hidden courtyards reveals stories and legends, and a walk along the River Ouse by Skeldergate Bridge showcases the city's picturesque riverside setting. This tour uniquely combines key historical sites with the vibrant, living history of York, making it an unforgettable experience.

York Unearthed Exclusive 2 Hours Private Walking Discovery

York Unearthed Exclusive 2 Hours Private Walking Discovery

2 hoursFree Cancellation

(1)

from $256

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What are people saying about York City Walls

Stu_E, Jun 2026

Great to get your bearings

V clean buses and friendly drivers. Never waited more that 10 mins for a bus. Apx 1hr to do whole route and passes all major points

David_D, Jun 2026

Great way to see the city.

The route included plenty of worthwhile hop on / hop off stops. The drivers and other employees were very friendly and patient with all our questions.

York Walls Private Walking Tour

Julie_B, Jun 2026

Fab Tour with live, entertaining & informative Guides

I repeated the tour with 3 different guides! Having a live audio tour is so interesting and each one had different information 😀

Leah_F, Oct 2025

Amazing tour with an amazing guide!

John’s tour was fantastic, as always! This was our fourth tour with him (the first City Walls tour, we usually do his ghost tour) and it did not disappoint. John is extremely knowledgeable, fun and funny. We and our friends we’ve introduced to John highly recommend!

Carla_a, May 2026

Good bus tour of York

We had an audio guide over the bus speakers. It was very informative. A lot of the interesting history of York isn’t accessible by bus eg The Shambles, and York Minster etc. but the buildings and history mentioned were good. It was a lovely day so we sat on the open top section of the bus. The driver was good too. I recommend the City Sightseeing bus tour York and Viator who were excellent as always.