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York Walls Private Walking Tour

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Get ready for a spectacular trip around the world-famous city walls of York with your own personalized tour guide! This private walking tour guarantees an exclusive and captivating experience as you uncover the rich and bloodthirsty history of the walls and the city they have protected for centuries. No need to worry about big groups or time schedules - it's just you and your guide exploring at your own pace. And to make it even more enticing, you can even arrange delicious coffee and food stops at some of York's best establishments along the way. From Roman structures to picturesque landmarks like St. Mary's Abbey, this tour brings history back to life with 3D reconstructions. Don't miss the chance to witness the only place on Earth where you can see Roman, Viking, and medieval defenses all in one place. Book your personalized York Walls Private Walking Tour now and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Not Included
  • 1 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
  • Suitable for 1-15 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Personalized tour experience of York City Walls
  • Discover the secrets and history of the walls
  • Arrange refreshments at York's best food and drink establishments
  • Tour other parts of the city such as the Castle, Minster, and Shambles
  • Experience a truly personalized and atmospheric evening tour
  • Tour escort/host
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (by foot, city centre hotels only)
  • Entrance fees (2 small museums located around the walls are available for entry separately)
  • Food and drinks

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Introduction

Step into the fascinating history of York with the York Walls Private Walking Tour. This one-of-a-kind experience offers a personalized journey around the world-famous city walls, guided by an experienced tour guide. With a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years, the walls of York hold secrets and stories waiting to be discovered.

What to expect?

During this immersive tour, expect to gain a deep understanding of the walls and the city they have protected for centuries. With a duration of 90 to 180 minutes, you'll have ample time to explore and absorb the captivating history of York. From witnessing the iconic Roman Column near York Minster to visiting the Multangular Tower and St. Mary's Abbey, each step will transport you back in time. The tour also covers other notable landmarks like Bootham Bar, Barley Hall, Shambles, Jorvik Viking Centre, Clifford's Tower, York Castle Museum, and Micklegate Bar.

Who is this for?

The York Walls Private Walking Tour is designed for history enthusiasts, culture seekers, and curious travelers who want a deeper understanding of York's captivating past. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple looking for a romantic trip, friends exploring together, or a family on a memorable vacation, this tour is suitable for anyone seeking an immersive and personalized experience.

Why book this?

What sets this tour apart is the personalized touch and flexibility it offers. Unlike big group tours, you'll have the undivided attention of your tour guide, ensuring an intimate and tailored experience. Additionally, the tour is conducted outdoors, ensuring compliance with COVID-19 safety guidelines. You'll have the opportunity to explore at your own pace, with the freedom to pause for refreshments at some of York's finest food and drink establishments.

Good to know

It's important to note that the York Walls close at dusk, and wheelchair access is limited. However, alternative routes can be arranged, ensuring everyone can enjoy the tour. If you're looking for an atmospheric evening experience, the local provider can accommodate your request and provide a more immersive tour of other areas in York.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on the York Walls Private Walking Tour rave about the knowledgeable guides and fascinating insights they gained along the way. The personalized experience and intimate setting allowed them to truly connect with the history of York. Many highlight the professional and courteous nature of the guides, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable tour. Overall, visitors walk away with a deeper appreciation for the city's heritage and a newfound love for York.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

  • Mobile

Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

York City Walls

The walls of York have a rich and bloodthirsty history stretching back nearly 2000 years. Whilst free to walk on, visitors can often leave the city having missed out on discovering the secrets of the walls, and the city they have protected for so long. These personalised tours provide a totally unique, bespoke and entertaining history of the walls and the city they have protected for so long. Each tour is designed just for you, so please get in touch with the local provider if you have any special interests or needs. Refreshments can also be arranged along the way with some excellent coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to check out (own expense), and in addition will also tour other parts of the city too (Castle, Minster, Shambles etc) should you require. As local tour guides passionate about the city, they can also handle any restaurant bookings or just general advice about other things to do in York during your stay. As these are bespoke tours, please contact the local provider as soon as you can in advance so your booking can be guaranteed and the guides have enough time to prepare the tour for your adequately. Please note that the walls close at dusk, and some parts are occasionally closed if there are icy conditions. Whilst the walls are well designed for tourists, wheelchair access is limited however please contact the local provider if you require disabled access as alternative routes which walk beside the walls, not on them, can be arranged. Should you require an evening tour, please contact the local provider to discuss your requirements, often the guides focus more on the other areas of York as well as the walls to provide a more atmospheric experience. Please note that on this tour it will be only yourselves and your tour guide, for a truly personalized experience of the city.

Multangular Tower

One of the finest roman structures in England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

St. Mary's Abbey

The most picturesque place in York, often missed by visitors, with a world famous history - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

King's Manor

Now part of the University, this was once the house of the Abbot of St Marys

Bootham Bar

An entrance to the city has stood here for 2000 years - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

York City Walls

A world heritage site - the only place on Earth to see Roman, viking & medieval defences all in one place - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Treasurer's House

Site of the most famous ghost story in the world!

Admission Not Included

Barley Hall

A recreation of genuine medieval life. Note entrance is not included as part of the tour, however we can show you the best parts for free!

Admission Not Included

Shambles

The most famous medieval street in the world, but it has a very dark history!

Jorvik Viking Centre

Site of the only viking houses to be found anywhere in the world!

Admission Not Included

Clifford's Tower

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Admission Not Included

York Castle Museum

A huge motte and bailey castle that once controlled Northern England - we bring it back to life including 3D reconstructions!

Admission Not Included

Micklegate Bar

the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city

Admission Not Included

Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar

(Pass by)

the most famous gateway in England, mentioned by Shakespeare and still used today when the Queen enters the city

Reviews

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Sils12374

Fantastic tour. John was phenomenal! His ability to share so much historical knowledge in a funny, down to earth manner was exceptional. I could've listened to him for another 2 hours.

Allyn_O

John was a wealth of historical information on the area and it was fascinating! I love how he took us right into the stories by imagining conversations or putting us in as characters to help the kids follow. Both our boys (12 & 14) enjoyed the tour as well. This is a MUST do while you’re in York!

leigh968

Bought the app for £1.99 and this made it so much more interesting and easy to work out which part of the wall we were working on. We covered the entire wall circuit but split it into two separate attempts which made it less of a trek. Great views and an interesting event

toolonginexile

On previous visits to York we have walked the city walls, enjoying the views it has to offer, without really knowing the history of the walls. We. decided to take the York City Walls tour. We turned up, on the day, without booking, for the 10.30 a.m. walking tour. We received a friendly greeting on arrival and waited for our tour guide, Tom, who was excellent. There is a small gift shop, with some nice souvenirs, and books on the history of York. Tom's expertise was archaeology and the history of York and we learned how important the city walls have been, and still are today, to the citizens of York. We were lucky to be the only two on the tour and learned so much of the history of the city walls, right up to modern times. The tour takes 60 minutes, during which we learned so much. Fascinating and fun. Value for Money, excellent, at £8.50 for us both!

Osama_A

It was a great pleasure to take this walking tour. John was a punctual person. He met me at the station with great welcoming. He so informative and know a lot about history especially the history of York. I really enjoyed every minute of it and couldn't track the time. I recommend this trip to anyone who visits the city. Thank you John and I am happy that I know a friend who is passionate about history. Osa

Laurie V

I booked the York Walls private tour weeks in advance. The tour guide did not show for the tour. Numerous attempts were made to call and email the week of the tour with no response from the tour guide. Viator’s response when I called was for them to also call and send another email. When they could not reach the tour guide, I was told to go at the time I included in my email then cancel if the tour guide does not show up. The refund process was cumbersome with the refund taking up to seven days.

Rob_H

Excellent tour. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. Our guide provided a comprehensive overview not only of York and its history but also of the history of Northern England and the Viking invaders. Very informative and entertaining.

hadic2016

We had a great day. It was a step back in history. Stunning views as we circled the old city. Really enjoyed exploring York. Well recommend

Susan G

We had a great morning with John. He has tremendous knowledge and was great in passing it on. We learnt a lot about York and it’s amazing history. Would highly recommend.

Baskerfield

Provides a different view of the city, especially around the Minster. Not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-21 14:31
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