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York’s Snickelways Story Shared Tour

York, England
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Guided Walking Tour
    • No scheduled restroom breaks

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Guy Fawkes Inn
      25 High Petergate, York YO1 7HP, UK

      Outside of the pub, across from the church. We do not call inside the pub. The guide will be wearing tweed.

    End point

    • Lady Pecketts Yard
      12 Pavement, York YO1 9UP, UK

      Tour ends in the yard, next to the Golden Fleece, across the street from the bottom of the Shambles.

    Operating hours
    .11:30 am

    Itinerary

    1

    Minster Yard

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Minster Yard

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Stonegate

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Swinegate

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    St Sampson's Square

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    St. Sampson's Church

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    High Petergate

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    8

    Shambles

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    9

    Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    10

    Pavement

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Yorks ancient back alleys re-visited

    Steven_P, Apr 2026
    Fascinating tour of the "back alleys" of York. Our guide Ross is knowledgeable and very enthusiastic to share his knowledge of all these byways around central York some going right back into the early 14th century. It gives you glimpses into how York developed as a township and then became a bustling mercantile centre. If the history of York interests you then so will this tour.

    Response from Host, Apr 2026

    Thank you for the 5 star rating and for joining the tour. I’m glad you enjoyed finding out about how York grew from these hidden lanes, alleys, and yards.

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