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York City walking tour - History Chronicles

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30 Nov
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York City Guided Tour

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Highlights

A tour 6000 years in the making!


(Ask your guide about your ghost walk - just £5 per person when booking this walking tour.)


Discover York on this highly rated tour as we head off the tourist beat to discover the real history of York.
From the cities origins, we look at the defences, and architecture, Robert the Bruce, Oliver Cromwell, Constantine the Great, kings and queens and many others who would shape the cities rich past.


Along the way you'll see the flora and Fauna, city walls, and snickleways as we debunk the cities myths and walk in the footsteps of Romans to tourist!


No stone is left unturned on this exciting story of York.

Itinerary

  • York(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Our guide will show you what makes York so unique, the Medieval walls and Gateways, the Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes, Romans, Kings and Queens and some of histories most notorious. Our guides can also take you around the museums of your choice for an additional fee.
  • York Minster

    20 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside, tours last an hour.
  • Clifford's Tower(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Walking around the Motte of the castle built in 1069, your guide will bring alive its bloody and dark secrets, walk in the grounds of what would have been on elf the finest castles in England.
  • Merchant Adventurers' Hall(Pass by)

    Admission Ticket Free
    Walk down into the Medieval levels of the City and let our guide tell you about the richest Guild in York and the part the traders played in Yorks prosperity. Find out how important women were in this guild.
  • Shambles

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    The street of the Butchers, our guide will take to the shrine of St Margaret Clitheroe, and exploring with to uncover the secrets of one of Yorks oldest streets.
  • St Cuthbert's Church

    6 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We take a look at this medieval church with its rich history, built partially from Roman brick work it also features Saxon and Norman architecture. Its most unique feature is its 'Devils door' we will unravel the truth behind the myth.
  • York City Walls

    15 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    We take in a section of the medieval walls where you'll see the cities Roman defences, danish earthwork and discover its medieval past, sieges, and Victorian alterations. We will also pass by the old Jewish quarter of the city.
  • Statue of Constantine the Great

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Learn about the origins of York, its visiting emperors and delve into the story of Constantine the Great, his effect on Christianity and York.
  • The Black Swan

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    As we enter the old Hungate Parish, you'll discover the Black Swan, its famous residents and links to the battle of Quebec. Near by is a building whose architecture reflects the Irish heritage of the area as well as having a chance to spot one of Yorks famous Black Cats.
  • Merchant Taylors' Hall

    4 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    On the city walls you'll see the Merchant Taylors, discover how guilds became the economic centre of Cities like York, the Taylors significance to the city and its role today.
  • Shambles Market

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Visit the market and discover their significance in Yorks economic growth.
  • Monk Bar

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    One of 6 gates in York you'll discover its role in the city defences, the legend of the Wild men of York as well as our Bars more gruesome uses.
  • Ogleforth

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    As we walk along this Saxon street you'll discover the Dutch House, it's significance to architectural changes after the Great fire of London and the emergence of Insurance policies.
  • Kings Square

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    In this ancient square you'll discover the meaning behind our street names and thinner Viking heritage and learn about the very centre of the city of Jorvic
  • York Castle Museum

    7 minsAdmission Ticket Not Included
    From out side we'll look at the old building s of the museum looking at prison reform, the building usage in the past and delve into the myth and stories behind the real Dick Turpin.

What's included

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No free inclusions

NOT INCLUDED

Museum and attraction Entry fees. Price range £6 - £17

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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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J & M City Walking Tours

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