York Full Tour in Spanish

York, GB
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Excellent (5 reviews)

Highlights

  • Explore the ruins of St. Mary's Abbey
  • Step back in time on the medieval street, Shambles
  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere of St. Helen's Square
  • Climb and discover the formidable York City Walls
  • Admire the historic Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Meeting Point

Central Library. York Library, main door (outside) Museum Street.

Meeting point

Library Square, Museum St, York YO1 7DS , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Clifford's Tower, medieval castle/tower area

Meeting point

Tower St, York YO1 9SA , United Kingdom

End point

What to expect

1

St. Mary's Abbey

Ruins of Medieval St Mary's Abbey, within the gardens of the Yorkshire Museum.

Duration 30 minutes
2

Shambles

Medieval Street, next to the market. The best collection of medieval houses and 'snickelways' alleys more than 600 years old, inspiration for scenes from 'Harry Potter'

Duration 20 minutes
3

St. Helen's Square

Mansion house, or residence of the Mayor, and former gateway to the Roman Fort, today with very fine buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, with businesses, bars and restaurants.

Duration 10 minutes
4

York City Walls

We ascend the defensive wall of the city, a formidable Medieval structure of almost 4 km, very well preserved, exploring some of the access gates to the city of York.

Duration 30 minutes
5

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

We stop to admire this spectacular building completed in 1360 AD. For centuries, this construction has been the center of commerce for the city's great merchants. A medieval gem in the middle of the city.

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
6

Clifford's Tower

An icon of medieval York: the Great Tower of what was the Castle erected since 1066 AD, when William the Conqueror began his reign of England

Duration 15 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
7

York Minster

One of the largest Gothic Cathedrals in Europe, an impressive building built between the 13th and 15th centuries, seat of the Archbishopric of York, located on the ruins of the Roman fort.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
8

St William's College

Another medieval building not to be missed, standing for 600 years, part of the York Minster complex. Beautiful construction of a York that prospered a lot.

Duration 20 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
9

Multangular Tower

York was founded by the Roman Empire 1900 years ago, and today we can see one of the towers that enclosed a military garrison that housed 5,500 soldiers.

Duration 15 minutes
10

Barley Hall

Do you want 'Medieval'? We pass in front of this spectacular 14th century house, and thus we understand how York had so much influence many centuries ago!

Duration 10 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Wheelchair accessible
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Additional information
    The city walls are NOT wheelchair accessible. When ascending the wall we spent about 25 minutes walking one sector.
  • Additional information
    Medieval York City Centre: some streets and parks are uneven, it is a medieval city.
Provided by Descubre York Tours

What our experts say

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    Visit nearby Shambles for lunch.
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    Check out local markets for unique finds.
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    Bring a camera for stunning photos.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for uneven streets.
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    Consider visiting York Minster afterward.

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