Discover the charm and hidden gems of Merchant Adventurers’ Hall with customized tours. Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, we craft unforgettable experiences with personalized itineraries. Book your York tours today for an insider’s view of the best sights and attractions!


York City Pass: Access 35+ Attractions for One Great Price


York Pass is a sightseeing card which gives visitors free entry to top attractions, museums and monuments in York.

It includes a free 24 Hour hop on hop off bus tour
Once purchased, you will receive your digital pass directly to your email address for use on your mobile device. Simply show your pass at the attraction to gain entry.

A number of attractions require online pre booking to gain admission with a York Pass.
Please note attractions are busy at peak periods and we recommend booking at least 48 hrs in advance

Your York Passes open the gateway to adventure and they include a 24-hour ticket for the City Sightseeing Bus and City Cruises York’s River Cruise. The pass doesn’t stop there!
Duration: 1 to 2 days.

Private Historical Walking Tour of York


We offer a guided historical tour of the fabulous city of York, the Capital of the North. Step into history with one of our knowledgeable guides and see the amazing sights of the city and hear all the history behind them. Our tours are guided by experienced historians and can be up to 3 hours in length, with breaks for refreshments if you wish, depending on your requirements.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

J & M York City Walking Tours


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.
Duration: 2 hours.

Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels in York: A Self-Guided Audio Tour


Are you looking for a way to see York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Walk the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for York's history led him to create this bestselling VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Duration: 90 to 180 minutes.

York 3-Hour Photography Walking Tour


York Photo walks are about learning and developing
your photography knowledge, whilst exploring York’s
wonderful history, people and architecture.

The aim is to inspire you to stretch your creative legs
when you are out and about with your camera.
Whether you want to just learn the basics or
improve your photography skills the walk will have
top tips for all abilities.

Whether you have a DSLR, Point and shoot, mobile
or tablet camera. We will explore how to improve your
technique and photographic composition. Over the
course of our walk you will learn how to see the world
with an artistic eye.

We want this to be a fun learning experience, we
walk at a leisurely pace and you are free to ask
questions as we go round.

With a stop for refreshments and time to review your photos, talk through what you have taken. We will run through some theory and look at how this can be applied practically.
Duration: 3 hours.

Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster


Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city has so much to offer, from Roman history, through the Vikings, to the Chocolate merchants and Harry Potter.  Maybe you’re passing through the area, but if not it’s just a 2 hour train ride from London, it’s easily reachable for a day trip.
Duration: 4 hours.

Private York History Walking Tour


York is amazing. King George VI once said, 'The history of York is the history of England'. Well he wasn't wrong. The city has been home to Romans, Saxons, Vikings and Normans. It has been the 'capital' of the north and has been a centre for trade, commerce and power through the centuries. Today York is a vibrant, modern city with one of the best windows on the past that you will ever find.

Join me on a tour of my fascinating home city to learn more about its history and what has made it the city it is today. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers and marauding Vikings, pass through medieval streets, stand in the shadow of one of the world's great cathedrals and take in the view from the city walls.
Duration: 3 hours.

Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours


Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost to the exciting city of today.

• Enjoy three walking tours around the city. One tracing the city wall, another examining its ancient history and the final tour looking at its haunted spots
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local resident, passionate about the history
• Have complete control over when you start and finish with the ability to linger at stops en route
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and 3 codes listed under “Before You Go”. Simply install the VoiceMap mobile app and enter your codes.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. The app has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Duration: 60 to 270 minutes.

York Full Tour in Spanish


A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England.
Founded by the Romans in 71 AD, York was occupied by Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and invaded by the Normans!
Its great Gothic Cathedral: the York Minster, the ruins of a Medieval Monastery, its Castle, its wall, and public gardens, Georgian and Victorian Architecture... something to discover and explore at every step during our walk.
One of the most photogenic and picturesque cities in the UK.
York still preserves a large group of buildings, churches and market for more than 600 years, taking us on a journey to the Middle Ages.
Let's climb the defensive wall, and walk a portion of this magnificent structure, with the best views of the city.
Discover York with me, you will learn everything about the city and its importance to England since it appeared on maps 2000 years ago.

Duration: 3 hours.

Private York Walking Tour with Local Guide


Get your bearings and discover York with an exclusive 2hr Private Tour, with your own expert guide. Our tour is all about spending time with a local, as well as uncovering our long history.

Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the city as you travel back through the centuries to discover our turbulent history, and how it has shaped York into the vibrant place you see today.

From the first Viking incursions when York was known as Jorvik, to a bustling market town and religious centre for England, to today's stunning cobbled streets packed with history, see it all on your guided tour of York with a local guide.

Walk in the footsteps of Vikings and Romans, discovering our famous Roman walls, our magnificent churches and see the context of York today in our rich history on your tour.
Duration: 2 hours.

York Quest: Self Guided City Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt


Turning City Streets Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the city centre on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to see York!

On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way.

During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by.

As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (see opening times for this Quest), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow.

You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard!

Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?
Duration: 3 hours.

Private York Walking Tour


A private guided walking tour with a dedicated local guide around the narrow streets of York.  We'll take you to the best and most beautiful sights that the city has to offer.  Along the way you'll learn about some of the great history of York along the way.

We can customise the route to meet your interests if you want to tweak our regular tour.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Instagrammable York History Experience


The tour is back for 2021!

It is especially aimed at those who are looking to have an enjoyable, entertaining walking tour combined with a focus on capturing the magic of the beautiful city of York for your memories & social media posts.

The tour lasts 3 hours and takes you off the beaten track into areas that visitors often miss. You will learn some history and experience some wonderful sights and you will make a connection with the city that will stay with you.

I believe in creating intimate experiences & moments that stay with you. The maximum group size I normally work with is limited to 10. However, in line with Government guidelines this is reduced to 5 for now.

Small groups mean everyone stays involved & engaged & you can ask as many questions as you like. It also means there is always someone to help you to create your images with tips on how to capture the perfect shot or to take shots of you against some stunning backdrops that will get plenty of reaction on social media.
Duration: 3 hours.