Britain · WALKING TOURS IN YORK
Think of this as the list you would text a friend landing next week: 15 walking tours in York worth the money, with the one thing to know before committing to each.
Review of Shadows of York Ghost Walk, a 90-minute evening tour with grim tales, theatrical guides, Minster views, and the Shambles.
“Nice tour of york's dark past. Narration live and entertaining. Perhaps not as 'scary' as i would expect, but thats subjective.”
Explore York’s Roman, Viking, medieval, and Tudor past on a private walking tour with hotel pickup and a flexible local guide.
“Alan is an exceptional guide, incredibly knowledgeable and he made my first ever visit to York most enjoyable and informative. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Join York’s playful Harry Potter walking tour for quizzes, house points, city walls, York history, Diagon Alley, and the Shambles.
“Very intersting and fun walk, with just the right amount of just the right information. Loved it!”
Explore York’s witches, snickelways, and famous sights on a theatrical 75-minute walking tour priced at $22 per person.
“It was fun, informative and our guide was bewitching 😊”
Review of York’s family-friendly Wizard Walk, with magic, comedy, city sights, practical tips, value, and who should book.
“Absolutely brilliant walk. Very entertaining and funny for both the adults and children. Kids loved it and it was their favourite part of the trip!”
Explore York’s Snickelways, Shambles, Minster, Roman ruins, and Viking past on a friendly 90-minute tour for groups of eight.
“This was a fantastic walking tour of York. Alfred was very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. We learnt a lot about the history of York and would highly recommend this tour.”
Review of J & M York City Walking Tours, a two-hour history walk covering York Minster, the Shambles, city walls, guilds, Vikings, Romans, and more.
“Highly recommend this small group tour. Most enjoyable and informative. Perfectly paced. Nick our guide was extremely knowledgeable. He had a strong clear voice and answered many questions along the way. Top marks.”
Explore York Minster, Museum Gardens, the Shambles, and Clifford’s Tower on a flexible, history-led walking tour with local guide David.
“The tour was much too long for us, and slow. Dave told us at the start that he would be with us for four hours. We lasted two. But the information covered in the two hours could have been achieved in one, in which case we could have done the whole tour. Too much time standing around waiting whilst he chatted to his friends. Also, a lot of random information not relating to York. I'm sure that many would love the tour, but not us. He kept criticising other tour guides, who are scripted.......we would probably have preferred one of those.”
Review of York’s Witches and History Walking Tour, with medieval sights, lively guides, practical tips, price advice, and itinerary details.
“We had an amazing time. Our tour guide was merlot. We couldn't have had anyone better, he mad us laugh with his phrases he is so knowledgeable and very interesting to listen to. We really enjoyed the tour”
Explore York’s Roman, Viking, and medieval past on a witty walking tour with city walls, famous sights, and excellent value.
“We had a very informative and interesting tour, it was only a small group which made it easy to ask questions and receive answers. Very relaxed approach and humorous at times, I learned a lot about the history of York, things I would have not known if I hadn’t been on the tour.”
Review of Shadows of York, a 90-minute ghost walk through York’s dark past, with theatrical guides, grim tales, practical tips, and value advice.
“Me and my partner absolutely loved it. The history and the ghost stories were amazing and made me jump a few times! The lady (sorry can’t remember her name) was superb in retelling the history and the ghosts of York.”
Review of York’s fun 75-minute Time Traveller walking tour, covering Clifford’s Tower, the Shambles, York Minster, price, tips, and who should book.
“Informative, fun, and immersive highly recommended for groups and couples looking for a nice tour in York”
Review of York Walls Private Walking Tour, with wall walks, Roman and Viking sites, expert guides, practical tips, pricing, and who should book.
“John brought history to life through stories of the walls that we could see and touch. Very educational and enjoyable.”
Explore York’s Christmas traditions on a 90-minute evening walk covering Romans, Vikings, Dickens, chocolate, lights, and York Minster.
“Fantastic informative walk, which gave a fascinating history of York, linking lots of festive facts. Sarah was full of energy and enthusiasm.”
Explore York’s snickelways on a 1.5-hour guided walk through ancient alleys, local stories, quirky names, and overlooked city corners.
“The tour was great. The guide was both friendly and extremely knowledgeable. It was fascinating to find the pathways, courts, yards and tiny back streets, which I hadn't noticed before when visiting York, and very interesting to hear more of the history of York, as demonstrated by the snickleways. Five stars.”
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