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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Start by meeting your guide just outside York Minster. From there, you’ll enjoy a tour of the cathedral’s exterior. Hear stories about the Gothic architecture, the Minster gardens and see the new statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Then step inside York Minster with your guide and journey through 1400 years of English history. Take a snap of the famous Five Sisters window – dedicated to women who died in WWI. Explore the world-class cathedral and uncover the Chapter House, Undercroft Museum and much more.

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York Minster Guided Tour with Entry

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(800)

from $27

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

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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

1 to 3 daysFree Cancellation

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from $99

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $21

York Witches and History Walking Tour

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(441)

from $23

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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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $16

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!

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York on a Fork Food Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $19

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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City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1 hourFree Cancellation

4.5

(573)

from $23

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.

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Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

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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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Ghost Bus Tour of York

1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.3

(2,465)

from $25

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.

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North York Moors and Whitby Day Tour from York

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(656)

from $77

Join us on an insightful walking tour of York, highlighting untold histories and diverse stories. On the Uncomfortable York™ tour, you will go beyond the conventional stories of the city, hearing about the impact of women, people of colour, and LGBTQIA+ individuals from York's past. This tour invites attendees to see beyond the stonework and uncover the lesser known narratives of York, while learning about the long and rich history of the medieval city. Walking through the beautiful city centre, you will discuss its early settlement, medieval expansion and vibrant industrial heritage. This tour was written and researched by academic historians from the University of Oxford and is delivered by trained guides from York. PLEASE NOTE: We cannot always accommodate last-minute bookings for private or group tours. Please contact us directly if you want to book a tour within the next 24 hours.

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The Original Uncomfortable York™ Tour

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(5)

from $25

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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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Private Ghost Tour of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(83)

from $106

Price varies by group size

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.

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Guided Bike Tour in York

2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

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from $41

Private Viking Walk of York

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $89

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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

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(999)

from $16

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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Private York Self-Guided Tour

2 to 3 hours

3.9

(25)

from $12

See the historic buildings and monuments of York through a lens on this unique walking photography tour. Take photos with the guidance of your professional photographer guide, and learn about the history of the ancient city as you go. Learn how to take photographs of landscapes, buildings and street portraits on your own camera, whether you have a state-of-the-art machine or you’re using your smartphone.

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York 3-Hour Photography Walking Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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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.

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Private York Christmas Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

1 hourFree Cancellation

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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

Carly_H, May 2026

Such a good time! Me and...

Such a good time! Me and 2 friends met up in York for the weekend. We love a ghost tour wherever we visit. This one was so good the right mix of novelty, humour and great story telling.

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Tonia_G, May 2026

Absolutely Brilliant

An absolutely brilliant experience. Funny and informative all the way through. The tour host was amazing, funny, witty and knowledgable. Mad, unpredictable and definitely money well spent.

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Alyx_M, Apr 2026

Lost no Longer

A great way to see the city of York. We were confused as to where to board the bus, but ran into several friendly people in a park who helped us. The bus was nearly empty up top. The driver was careful and very friendly. We stayed on the bus for the full round trip and enjoyed seeing other parts of the city in addition to the Shambles.

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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