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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

York Witches and History Walking Tour

York Witches and History Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes

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.

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Ghost Bus Tour of York

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.

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Free Cancellation
1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes

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

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

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

Free Cancellation
1 to 3 hours

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.

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

Free Cancellation
1 hour 15 minutes

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

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

J & M York City Walking Tours

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

Private Historical Walking Tour of York

Private Historical Walking Tour of York

Free Cancellation
2 to 3 hours

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Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

With rich Roman and Viking history and beautiful architecture, York is among England’s must-see cities—but exploring independently means you may miss its hidden secrets. On this private walking tour, follow your guide through historic York and find out what makes the city special. Explore top attractions like Clifford's Tower, the Jorvik Viking Centre, the Roman walls, and St Mary’s Abbey, and enjoy skip-the-line access and sweeping views along the River Ouse.

Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

Free Cancellation
4 hours

Price varies by group size

York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

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.

York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

Free Cancellation
1 to 3 days

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Private York Self-Guided Tour

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.

Private York Self-Guided Tour

2 to 3 hours

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Discover the best of Whitby and the North Yorkshire Moors on this captivating full-day tour. Start in the charming market town of Pickering, then explore the North Yorkshire Moors National Park. Visit the moorland village of Goathland, known as ‘Hogsmeade’ in 'Harry Potter.' Enjoy Whitby’s seaside charm with fish and chips, stroll the harbor, and visit Whitby Abbey. Conclude in Glaisdale, home to the romantic Beggers Bridge.

North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

Free Cancellation
8 hours

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

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.

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Free Cancellation
1 hour

York on a Fork Food Tour

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

Free Cancellation
3 hours

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.

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

1 hour to 4 hours 30 minutes

Private Viking Walk of York

Private Viking Walk of York

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Price varies by group size

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

Fun, Flexible Treasure Hunt Around York with Cryptic Clues & Hidden Gems

Free Cancellation
2 hours

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

During the festive period, York’s streets are illuminated with twinkling lights, and it's the perfect place to get in the Christmas spirit. With this tour, a guide helps you get the most out of your time in the city by explaining more about its festive history, traditions, and tales you likely wouldn’t uncover if walking around alone—such as stories about Viking feasts, a famous Victorian author, and medieval Christmas rituals.

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

Free Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes

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

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

Free Cancellation
1 hour

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

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

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Gerard_P, Mar 2026

Very informative 1 hour history trip around York.

Very informative hour, learned a lot about the history of York. We stayed on from stop 1 back to stop 1.

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Eileen_H, Mar 2026

Brilliant!

We had a fab time! The guide and driver were brilliant, knowledgeable and really funny! We really enjoyed seeing the dark side of York!

York Minster

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York Minster

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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What is the history of York Minster?

York Minster, one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, dates back to the 7th century, though the current Gothic structure was initiated in 1220. York Minster has witnessed its fair share of history, including fires, the looting of the Reformation, and the English Civil War. Despite all this, it still features artifacts like the east window, the world's largest expanse of medieval stained glass.

What are the best times to visit York Minster?

The best times to visit York Minster are early morning or late afternoon on weekdays, as this avoids the largest crowds. Visiting during the shoulder seasons of spring (April to June) and autumn (September to October) is also smart, as the weather is pleasant, but tourist numbers are down. Special services and events like Evensong can provide a unique experience, but check the cathedral’s schedule in advance for closures.

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