Private Roman Tour of York
Recommended by 100% of travelers
York, England
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Unravel the rich Roman history of York on a private walking tour
- See key and lesser-known sites; and hear tales and detail you may miss alone
- View the Multangular Tower, Roman Column, Minster, and more
- Flexible: explore at own pace and enjoy choice of meet-up locations
What's Included
- Tour Guide
- Admission Fee - Does not include entry to any attractions
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 01/23/2020 - 05/12/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Itinerary
1
The Roman Column
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Multangular Tower
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
York Minster
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
York City Walls
30 minutes • Admission 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
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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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Reviews
5.0
based on 15 reviews
Marilyn_L, Apr 2026
This is a 2+ hour walking tour of historical areas of the city of York highlighting the fascinating history of the city and it's connection to the Vikings and the Romans. Our guide John was "absolutely beyond" a wealth of information and knowledge of the historical aspects of the city. John himself was a charming and engaging guide and took the time to answer all of our many questions. What a great tour. Highly recommended. Thank you John.
Courtney_A, Jun 2025
I booked the Roman Tour of York with John during a family trip for my father's 70th birthday. Roman history is something my father particularly loves, but everyone in our group was interested in the topic and had a little bit of prior knowledge. We were all extremely impressed by John's expertise, enthusiasm for the subject matter, and ability to present information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. In addition to being highly knowledgeable, John is a fun and relaxed guide with a fantastic sense of humor. We enjoyed our time with him very much, and his tour was a highlight of our ten days in England! I hope to visit York again, and booking another tour with John will be at the top of my list of things to do. Highly recommended.
Jacqueline_H, May 2025
John gave a great tour and answered questions well. We particularly appreciated a context of whys and a range of possible explanations rather than just a parade of dates and names from a script.
Response from Host, May 2025
thank you so much for the lovely review, and as we always say as it is a private tour so much depends on the interaction with our guests, so it was a pleasure to spend some time with such lovely friendly and articulate people!
Eric_V, Feb 2025
Excellent tour by a very knowledgeable guide. Learned a lot about the early history of York. John did a great job
Rebecca_G, Feb 2025
My husband and I had a private tour of York with John, who was a wonderful tour guide, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Focus was on the Roman history of York but we touched on later history as well. A perfect introduction to our trip to York and extremely reasonably priced for a private tour. I highly recommend!
Tony_C, Sep 2024
Our Guide John was amazing so informative. The tour was personable and covered so many historical topics. We really enjoyed the tour
Stephen_R, May 2024
John, like all of our York tour guides, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, informative, enthusiastic, funny & indomitable (not letting a torrential downpour stop him).
This was a Roman York tour and he showed us many sites that we never would’ve found ourselves in out of the way places.
He structured the tour so that it ended right next to our hotel which was especially appreciated since we’d otherwise have to walk to it in the above mentioned downpour.
Easily a 10 out of 10
Fiona_M, Aug 2023
Our guide Tom brought history to life with his well researched honest and entertaining stories associated with Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. He made everyone feel included and valued and ensured with his commentary as we walked that all would recognise landmarks and return to the bus. For others he waited and escorted them. But his story telling was second to none. I am a museum guide myself at home in New Zealand and Tom was a lesson in how to do it and how to truly enjoy it. A great day out.
Christine_K, Jun 2023
John brought history alive. I knew just enough to be dangerous but he answered our questions making connections I hadn’t thought of before. He was extremely knowledgeable! His command of dates and historical figures was unmatched. He had such enthusiasm for the subject and he was able to transport us back in time by painting pictures with his words. I actually saw the Romans rounding the bend on the Ouse coming in to make fort at York. He was always willing to answer any question and brought the history to life flawlessly.
Vicki_G, Jun 2023
I was happy to have done this very small and personal tour on foot on my very first day in York, as the history imparted gave me a great starting point for my look at the city. The guide, John, was kind enough to wait on me as I was late due to difficulty in finding restroom facilities, and was very knowledgeable and interesting. This was a good experience, I recommend!
Rita_L, May 2023
We had a great time with John who was well versed in Roman and Viking history. It made us much more appreciative of what we saw in York when we were on our own. He’s very animated and makes the history come alive!
Edie_G, Apr 2023
I highly recommend that you connect with John and take this tour of York if you get a chance. He has such great commentary, is well versed on history and anthropology of the town and is absolute fun! While it was just so fascinating to walk and talk, John also has a great way of connecting. He truly loves to share what he knows and is the best storyteller. Went with my family and we still can’t stop talking about how great a tour is was. We’ll do it again for sure the next time we visit
Lisa_S, Apr 2023
John was a terrific guide of all things Roman pertaining to York. He was an enthusiastic guide, providing visuals and in depth explanations!
Catherine_W, Apr 2023
John was passionate, funny, and so well informed about not just Roman, but Viking and Medieval history in York. He engaged so well with our 10 and 13 year old, and us. He brought history alive for us all. Can't recommend highly enough.
mark_f, Jun 2022
John was a great guide and took us through a fascinating and fact filled account of Roman Britain and Roman York. Highly recommended.
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