York Trip Overview
The story of York is the story of England in wood, stone and chocolate. Let our expert guides lead you on a ninety-minute journey through 2000 years, from the arrival of the Romans to the birth of the KitKat. This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights – including the Minster and Shambles – though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze, or Snickelways. This is the secret side of York you would never be able to experience from an open-topped bus!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAFETY OF OUR VISITORS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE: WE PLEDGE TO FOLLOW ALL CURRENT GUIDELINES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND TO ENSURE THIS THE TOURS ARE LIMITED TO A CAPACITY OF SIX PEOPLE PER GUIDE.
Additional Info
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: York, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting York, England, United Kingdom
The story of York is the story of England in wood, stone and chocolate. Let our expert guides lead you on a ninety-minute journey through 2000 years, from the arrival of the Romans to the birth of the KitKat. This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights – including the Minster and Shambles – though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze, or Snickelways. This is the secret side of York you would never be able to experience from an open-topped bus!
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SAFETY OF OUR VISITORS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE: WE PLEDGE TO FOLLOW ALL CURRENT GUIDELINES ON SOCIAL DISTANCING AND TO ENSURE THIS THE TOURS ARE LIMITED TO A CAPACITY OF SIX PEOPLE PER GUIDE.
Itinerary
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Stop At: St. Mary’s Abbey, Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England
The magnificent ruins of the largest abbey in northern England
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Museum Gardens Museum Street, York YO1 7FR England
A stunning Victorian botanic garden containing the standing remains of the Roman fortress – the place where York began!
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: York Minster, Minster Yard Deangate, York YO1 7HH England
The largest medieval gothic cathedral in northern Europe
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Stonegate, York YO1 8AW England
Explore the labyrinth of medieval shortcuts or ‘Snickelways’
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 11 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ England
The best-preserved medieval street in Europe – famous across the world as the inspiration for Diagon Alley
Duration: 10 minutes
