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Welcome to York - The River Route

York, England
  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Unique expertise from our PhD-qualified leaders

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • Yorkshire Museum
        Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR, UK

        We start the walk outside the Yorkshire Museum in York Museum Gardens.

      End point

      • Clifford's Tower, Tower St, York YO1 9SA, UK

        We finish the walk at the foot of Clifford's Tower, near the York Castle Museum.

      Operating hours
      .10:00 am

      Itinerary

      1

      St. Mary's Abbey

      5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      2

      Hamlet Of St Marygate

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      3

      Ouse Bridge

      5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      4

      King's Staith

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

      5

      Clifford's Tower

      10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Near public transportation
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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      Cancellation Policy

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

      Traveler Photos

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      Reviews

      5.0
      based on 7 reviews
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      Very interesting view of...

      Ann_R, Aug 2025
      Very interesting view of how the city grew along the river. Ian was an excellent and knowledgeable guide

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      Thanks Ann - really pleased you enjoyed it!

      Informative

      Tracey_C, May 2024
      Lots of interesting facts and things to see, my favourite being the John Snow plaque. My friend and I were the only ones on the tour so we had the added bonus of visiting Dick Turpins grave.

      Response from Host, May 2024

      Thank you for review. I enjoyed the tour and am glad you found it intetesting.

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