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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.

Winterfell - the Game of Thrones tour of York!

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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

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

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Roman Coffins

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

Price varies by group size

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

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Bootham Bar - the northern gate of the fortified city

The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

St. Mary's Abbey the largest fortified Abbey in England.

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

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

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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The Deathly Dark Tour of York

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York

Discover the rugged beauty of rural Northern England on a full-day tour from York—no need to rent a car or tackle the area's country roads yourself. Explore traditional English moorland villages, Hutton-le-Hole and Goathland, famed filming locations for the Harry Potter™ movies. Head into the North York Moors National Park for panoramic views over the rolling countryside, then wander Whitby at your leisure, with options to visit Whitby Abbey, the port, or the Captain Cook Museum. Return via the Hole of Horcum.

Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York

8 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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

1 hour 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls.

York Forbidden Chronicles - Tales for the dark souls.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar

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