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York: Romans, Vikings, and Medieval Marvels Audio Guide

4.9  / 529 reviews
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York: Romans, Vikings, and Medieval Marvels Audio Guide

Activity provider:VoiceMap
4.9  / 529 reviews

From $7.99 per person

Hear about the Romans, Vikings, and medieval characters who built modern York with an audio guide of the city. See major sights like the Multangular Tower, York Minister, and Bootham Bar.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Audio guide included
English

Experience

Highlights
  • Be transported back to ancient times as you stroll through 2000 years of history
  • Learn about the most important figures in York's history, from Vikings to Romans
  • Walk at your own pace and feel free to linger at spots that peak your interest
  • Use the virtual option to see York's sights from the comfort of your own home
  • Benefit from a flexible audio guide with lifetime access if your plans change
Full description

See York and its most iconic sights without the expense or time constraints of a group tour with this affordable audio guide. Stroll past the city's most iconic landmarks, including the Shambles and York Minster.

Start at York Art Gallery and travel back in time through 2000 years of history as you stroll. Experience Roman, Viking, and medieval York, and see the city's great sights as well as its hidden gems. Learn the history of this city and the central role it has played in the history of England.

Continue past iconic sights like the Shambles, one of the world's best-preserved medieval streets, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door.

Uncover some of the most important characters in York's development along the way, from its humble beginnings as a riverside Roman settlement, to its turbulent takeover by the Vikings, and on to its thriving medieval period of commerce.

Feel free to start, pause, or restart at any time and complete your visit at your own pace. If your travel plans change, you can use the audio guide at any date of your choice or use the virtual in-app option for an at-home experience.

Includes
  • Lifetime audio guide access
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Entry tickets
  • Transportation

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Start your walk by the statue and fountain in front of the Art Gallery in Exhibition Square.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Headphones
  • Charged Smartphone

Know before you go

  • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.
  • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.
  • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 29 reviews

Review summary

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    4.9/5

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Manuela – GermanyAugust 17, 2023 – Verified booking
I had downloaded the guide in German, which we would have understood better. When it started, it was only in English. Unfortunately, we were unable to visit various points because, for example, the passage through the guide hall garden was already closed, as was the park. So be sure to do and complete the tour before 5 p.m.
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Rachael – United KingdomApril 12, 2023 – Verified booking
This was absolutely brilliant, the directions were so easy to follow and the app was really easy to work. The information was interesting, informative and fun. Being able to explore a new city with guide but being able to pause or take more time with something that interested me was fantastic. Will definitely be using this sgain.
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GetYourGuide traveler – United KingdomMarch 27, 2023 – Verified booking
Hi, really enjoyed the audio, it's an absolutely great way to get round and to learn about York. The app can either be used manual or follow you through GPS which starts the next audio bit when you reach the destination. Also can be stopped whenever you want to pop into shops or have a break. Audio talker (sorry can't remember name!) but he speaks really well and a good speed so it's very easy to listen too.
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