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

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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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

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Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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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Step inside one of England's most iconic landmarks and uncover over 1,400 years of fascinating history on this expert-guided York Minster tour. Your experience begins by meeting our knowledgeable guide who will introduce you to the cathedral's breathtaking Gothic architecture, peaceful Minster Gardens, and the impressive new statue of Queen Elizabeth II. Along the way, you'll hear captivating stories, hidden secrets, and historical insights that bring this world-famous landmark to life. Enjoy entry into the magnificent York Minster and discover why it's considered one of Europe's finest medieval cathedrals. Marvel at the spectacular Five Sisters Window, dedicated to the women who lost their lives during the First World War, before exploring the beautiful Chapter House, the fascinating Undercroft Museum, and centuries of remarkable art, architecture, and history.

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York Minster Guided Tour with Entry & Audio Guide

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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York Witches and History Walking Tour

1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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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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Delve into England’s colorful history and admire architecture dating back to the Middle Ages on this morning or afternoon York walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets of York and discover landmarks including Bedern Hall, Clifford’s Tower, Fairfax House, King’s Manor, the Multangular Tower, St. Mary’s Abbey, Stonegate, and St. William’s College. Hear how Emperor Constantine, Guy Fawkes, and Richard III shaped modern York, and learn of the English Reformation as you explore York Minster.

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York Walking Tour including York Minster

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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

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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

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Movie enthusiasts, this one's designed just for you. Embark on a fascinating journey through York with an interactive tour that features movie trivia and group challenges. Along the way, discover iconic Harry Potter filming locations and enjoy additional elements such as video clips, costumes, and reenactments to enhance your experience. The tour is available in English, French, and German to accommodate more guests.

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Original Harry Potter Locations Tour : Guided Tour of York

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Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

1 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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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.

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Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour

1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

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Wander. Discover. Connect with Inerro. Explore York at your own pace on a 2½-mile (4 km) circular self-guided trail through the city's medieval streets, historic landmarks and unexpected details. With 19 stops to explore, questions and things to spot encourage you to see York differently and notice details you might otherwise miss. Estimated time: 2 - 4 hours. Take your time and customise your experience, stop to explore a museum, pause for a coffee or drink, skip a stop if you're short on time, or return to the trail later. At the end, use the answers you've collected to tackle one final challenge. Accessible with caution: please note there are curbs, uneven paths, cobbles and rough terrain due to the historic nature of some landmarks. Users follow the route at their own risk. Perfect for curious travellers, couples, families and friends looking for a different way to experience York, without a guide or fixed timetable.

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York Self-Guided Trail – Inerro

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You'll walk York’s historic streets, discover hidden gems, and visit characterful pubs with a local guide who believes the best way to explore a city is through good drinks, good stories, and good company. On this unique York pub tour, you'll see sights most people miss, hear stories about the city, and visit three to four pubs with a guide who prides himself on making sure guests experience a unique side of York and have a great time in the city.

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Quirky Pubs and Crooked Streets of York

3 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 50 minutesFree Cancellation

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York City Pass Access more than 30 Attractions

1 to 3 daysFree Cancellation

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This murder mystery experience is a true whodunit with suspects, alibis and a twist ending. Every clue hides in something real: a plaque, a statue, a facade in the historic centre of York. You will collect the evidence, piece together the case and accuse a suspect at the finale. We offer 24/7 customer support and built-in hints to guarantee that you never stay stuck. Also, the app will provide real historical facts and local legends about the landmarks you're visiting, making a learning experience as much as it's a fun one. The game can be played anytime, at any hour, and will take you ~90-120 minutes with optional cafe breaks. You can pause and resume whenever you want (even on another day). Total walking distance involved is about 1.5 miles and the game will end in the same area where it started, making it easy to fit into your day. It has an easy difficulty and it's perfect for solo adventurers, couples, friends, families with older kids, or team-building events.

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York Murder Mystery Self Guided City Detective Game

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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.

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Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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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

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

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York's Best Fun Interactive History Tour - win a trophy!

York is an ancient city that’s filled with more history than most tourists realize. Embark on an immersive walking tour and listen to tales of its history, from Roman times to the Vikings to the plague and to present day. Hear stories of Roman toilets, discover the grisly details of Dick Turpin’s execution, and learn about the gruesome cures concocted to cure the Black Death as you pass by the Minster, Jorvik Center, Shambles, Clifford’s Tower and more.

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York's Best Fun Interactive History Tour - win a trophy!

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Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

Nancy_J, Sep 2026

You get to see a bit of...

You get to see a bit of everything York has to offer, but should spend most of your time in York Minster! Our tour guide, Sarah, was extremely knowledgeable, and she curated our tour to meet our interests!

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Sue_P, Sep 2026

Amazing

Its an experience that will give you good facts an belly laughs. Best time will be when it starts getting dark

Ghost Bus Tour of York

Mary_V, Sep 2026

Good giggle on a night out and hear some ghostly history

Great fun and tour guide and Cliff were great fun! We heard some great stories and had fun along the way

City Sightseeing York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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.

York Minster

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Know before you go

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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