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York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

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York: City Highlights Small Group Walking Tour

Activity provider:Yorktour
4.9  / 5
472 reviews
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A 90-minute small group walking tour from the dawn of Christianity to the birth of the Kit Kat. Find out why York is still a city with Viking mud on its boots and a taste of cocoa in the air.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the labyrinth of medieval streets and snickelways in a small group
  • Discover a Roman fortress and ruined abbey within a Victorian botanic garden
  • Wander through the Shambles - the original Diagon Alley
  • Find out how the Minster grew to become the country's largest gothic cathedral
  • Locate the point where it is possible to see two thousand years of history - while turning on the spot
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Contained within a ring of medieval stone walls, York concentrates 2000 years of history into a remarkably small area. This ninety-minute tour begins at Bootham Bar, the city’s northern entrance, from which every period of York’s development is visible, from Roman times to the present day. You’ll then enter the tranquil, green oasis of the Museum Gardens - a Victorian botanic garden which contains an 18th Century observatory, the remains of a Roman fortress and the spectacular ruins of St Mary’s Abbey. From here it is a short walk to the Minster - the largest medieval gothic cathedral in the country - which has dominated the city’s skyline for over 900 years. The Minster lies at the heart of a warren of ancient streets whose layout is Viking in origin. You’ll hear tales of Viking invasion while delving deep into the maze of secret passages known as ‘Snickelways’; passing an unhappy mermaid and a little red devil as well as catching a glimpse of a 15th Century banqueting hall. Finally you’ll emerge into the Shambles,York’s best-known cobbled street - once a row of butchers, now instantly recognisable to Harry Potter fans as the inspiration for Diagon Alley.
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  • Guided Walking Tour

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Meet in the square outside the Central Library (York Explore Library and Archive) YO1 7DS. The guide will have a sign with the names of all participants on the tour.

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  • Comfortable shoes are recommended as you will be on your feet though York is forgivingly flat.
  • Suitable for all ages - family groups especially welcome
  • Please note this is a walking tour of the city - admission to the Minster is not included
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What an amazing city York is, Sarah was so knowledgeable with the history of this amazing city… we got our times slightly muddled and arrived at 9:40 thinking it was 10am.. so got slightly worried.. luckily we hung around, we have learnt so much about the different periods that have built this city.. totally in awe!!! Sarah 100/100 for your explanations and history… thank you so much.

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September 22, 2023

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The tour is amazing. My guide Sarah is friendly and knowledgeable. I learnt a lot not only the history of York, but also the UK history. The walking tour is well planned and covered all important features in York history of different ages. It’s such an enjoyable tour. I highly recommended this tour.

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August 10, 2023

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Kari – Hong KongVerified booking

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Alfred's York tour is superb! He makes each tour unique to the group, combining interesting history with local tales. I really enjoyed the tour and learned a lot. If you're going to York, I recommend taking a tour with Alfred. It's fun, informative, and well worth it.

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