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York's Historic Highlights Private Tour

York, England
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • An entertaining tour by a qualified historian.
    • Gratuities

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Meeting points are flexible. Guests will receive a photograph of me ahead of time so they know who to look for.

    or

    Meeting point

    • York Station
      York, UK

      I will meet guests under the clock outside WH Smith in York Railway Station.

    End point

    • Yorkshire Philosophical Society
      18 Museum St, York YO1 7DR, UK

      I will meet you just outside the black gate at the entrance to Museum Gardens (near the bus stop).

    Arranged start time

    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    • 01/18/2026 - 05/13/2027

    Itinerary

    1

    York City Walls

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    York Railway Station

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Micklegate Bar

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Baile Hill

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    River Ouse

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Clifford's Tower (Pass By)

    York Castle Museum (Pass By)

    Jorvik Viking Centre (Pass By)

    6

    Shambles

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    Barley Hall

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Stonegate

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Guy Fawkes Inn (Pass By)

    St William's College (Pass By)

    Treasurer's House (Pass By)

    York Minster (Pass By)

    9

    Bootham Bar

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    King's Manor (Pass By)

    10

    Exhibition Square

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    11

    Hamlet Of St Marygate

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    12

    St. Mary's Abbey

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    13

    Museum Gardens

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    14

    Multangular Tower

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    15

    St. Leonards Hospital

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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    Cancellation Policy

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

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    From $303.76

    per group (up to 15)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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