York Air Walk
York, GB
100% of travellers recommend this
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Duration 1.5 to 2 hours
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Expert Ph.D. guides
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Private tour option available
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Suitable for all fitness levels
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Public transport nearby
Experience York's history from above on the York Air Walk, guided by expert Ph.D. historians through the city's ancient walls.
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Unique expertise - both our guides have ph.d. qualifications in scientific subjects
Experience York's history from above on the York Air Walk, guided by expert Ph.D. historians through the city's ancient walls.
Highlights
- Aerial stroll through the city's ancient, natural and scientific history
- Expert guides with fascinating stories and knowledge
- Views of the historic buildings in York Museum Gardens
- Great views of York Minster from the city walls
- Finishing the walk beneath the extraordinary East Window of York Minster
Meeting Point
Our York Air Walk and York Earth Walk start at Micklegate Bar. We meet people inside the city walls, on the corner of Bar Street and Micklegate.
148 Micklegate, York YO1 6JX , United Kingdom
End Point
Our York Air Walk finishes outside the East End of York Minster, on College Street.
9 College St, York YO1 7JF , United Kingdom
What to expect
York City Walls
On our York Air Walk, we climb up to the walls at Micklegate Bar, and follow them round to Lendal Bridge. Later on, we rejoin the city walls at Bootham Bar, walking round them to Monk Bar.
30 minutes
All Saints Church
We don't go into the church here, but in North Street Gardens we will tell the story of one of its most famous parishioners, a local lad who went on to gas Queen Victoria.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
Museum Gardens
On our York Air Walk, we walk through York Museum Gardens, viewing the historic buildings in the gardens.
15 minutes
Monk Bar
Having walked the York City Walls from Bootham Bar, enjoying great views of York Minster, Dean's Park, and Gray's Court, we will descend back to street level at Monk Bar.
Treasurer's House
On Chapter House Street, in the shadow of York Minster, we will stop outside the Treasurer's House to tell the extraordinary and tragic tale of York's demon stargazer.
10 minutes
Admission Not Included
York Minster
In our York Air Walk, we view the Minster from the city walls as we walk from Bootham Bar to Monk Bar, before descending the walls to finish the walk beneath the extraordinary East Window of the Minster, on College Street.
15 minutes
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
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Service animals allowed -
Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What our experts say
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Start your walk at Micklegate Bar -
Don't miss the views from the city walls
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Explore Museum Gardens for a quick rest
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Visit nearby All Saints Church for history
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Consider dining at a local café afterward
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