All York Tours & Excursions in 2026

You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful city of York from April – October each year. Our balloons are all multi coloured and look amazing both form the ground, from the air and in your pictures! Pilot Ollie says - "There’s nothing more peaceful and serene than watching the world go by as you fly over the countryside in a Hot Air Balloon. The most rewarding part of piloting balloons is being able to share the experience and excitement with others" Your ballooning experience will include: - 3 - 4 hour Experience - Detailed Passenger Safety Briefing - Opportunity To Help Set Up The Balloon - 45 minutes to 1 Hour Flight From York - Opportunity To Help Pack The Balloon Away - Champagne Toast - Flight Certificates - Optional In-Flight Photographs & Video (£20) - Minibus Ride Back To Launch Site

The Drowned City is an interactive tour that takes you through the city’s fascinating and often dark history to reveal a hidden world of Vikings, Medieval architecture, and Victorian trade. Follow the clues and solve riddles to find your way through the winding cobbled streets of York, with the aim of saving the city from an invasion of mythical beasts.

Learn how Yorkshire gin is made without guessing your way through tastings on this guided experience at Hooting Owl Distillery in York. Led by a master distiller, the tour explains the distillery’s process, origins, and the legend of Sir Owlfred Tyton Hodgins, so you understand what you’re drinking—not just sampling it.

Skip the busy ghost tours, and see the spooky side of York on a self-guided ghost tour. You’ll download a cellphone App, then listen to an audio tour to track down the ghouls and spirits that haunt the city of York. Linger where and when you want, or complete the tour within an hour; the experience is independent so you have the freedom to enjoy it on your own terms.

Discover an alternative history of York by taking this unique guided walk through the city centre. York has a reputation for having a pub for everyday of the year. Find out about some of the oldest as well as the people and events associated with them. Inquests, riots, politics, plagues, religious influence, bizarre entertainments and strange auctions, York's pub history provides a strong picture of the social life of the city. Fiona Laing: i weekend "They say there is a bar for each day of the year in York. They come in all shapes and sizes and there is even a walking tour, which traces their history, some dating back to the 16th century. Keith Martin will share his passion for York's oldest pubs in return for a donation to Keep Your Pet a charity which helps people keep their animals at difficult times" Private tours can be arranged for groups of 6 or more at mutually convenient times and days and starting points. All money raised through the tours supports a local York charity.

Explore York's vibrant culinary scene on a guided food tour that takes you through the historic streets and hidden gems of this iconic city. Sample six delicious foods, including cheese, noodles, and gelato, as you uncover the stories behind each bite. You'll even sample warm fudge from a 19th century whilst watching a demonstration of it being made. With an expert guide leading the way, enjoy a multi-course tasting experience that celebrates local flavours and independent eateries. Come hungry and ready to savour the rich history and diverse cuisines of York. You'll also visit key York landmarks and learn some fun facts (like how many jumbo jets can fit inside York Minister!). - Guided tour lasting approximately 4 hours with a maximum group size of 12 - Discover six unique food stops, featuring a variety of cuisines - All food included in the tour - Ideal for food lovers seeking to experience York's local culinary scene - Local history and fun facts

Discover York's vibrant Viking history on this engaging 90-minute walking tour. Beginning outside Fairfax House on Castlegate, this tour combines history, comedy, and mythology for a unique family-friendly experience. Perfect for all ages, you'll delve into the fascinating tales of York's Viking past while enjoying a few laughs along the way. Join a knowledgeable guide who brings the stories to life and allows you to explore the city's rich heritage in an entertaining manner. - 90-minute walking tour focusing on York's Viking history - Starts outside Fairfax House on Castlegate - A mix of comedy and mythology makes it enjoyable for everyone - Family-friendly activity suitable for all ages

The audio guide is a convenient mobile companion for a self-guided walk around York. The tour is designed specifically for getting to know the city in a short time (1.5–2 hours). Follow the route on the map in the app to walk from the railway station to Lendal Bridge, passing the city’s main sights. You will definitely see: York Minster, Clifford's Tower, City walls, Micklegate Bar, The shortest street in England, Ancient Roman ruins. The tour includes 23 interesting stops. All stories are written by professional journalists and historians with a touch of humor and a love of travel. After downloading the tour, the app works offline. You can always hear the audio guide clearly through your headphones. Enjoy fascinating stories and legends as you move at your own pace, without needing to follow a tour group. At any moment, you can stop to rest in a café or turn down a picturesque alley, then continue your walk around the city.

York calls itself the most haunted city in Europe, though nobody has ever produced the survey that says so. This self-guided ghost walk takes the claim seriously enough to test it. With the Questo app you work a case file on the walled city that has been open since 1953. In February of that year, an apprentice fitting a boiler in a cellar behind the Minster saw Roman soldiers come through the wall, visible only from the knees up. Some stories hold up better than you'd expect. Others, like Mad Alice of Mad Alice Lane, fall apart the moment someone checks the gaol records. Thirteen stops lead from the old castle prisons and Clifford's Tower over Ouse Bridge to the Minster, then along the Shambles to the Merchant Adventurers' Hall. Each has a puzzle you solve on the spot, from a scrambled message to a doctored photo of a carved doorway. The walk covers about 2.6 km and takes most groups two hours. Hints and 24/7 support are built in. There are no jump scares, by design.