⭐ York tours · independently compared
York is compact and best explored on foot, but the right format depends on whether you want history, folklore, the River Ouse or a full day in Yorkshire. Routes focus on the Minster, Shambles, walls, Roman layers and Viking streets; themed Harry Potter walks are atmosphere rather than genuine filming-location tours.
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Compare York walks, ghost tours, River Ouse cruises, tickets and day trips by verified reviews and current prices.
21 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices and availability come live from GetYourGuide.
⏱ 2 hours · 4.5 (1,315)
Take a walking tour that is a must for any and all Harry Potter fans. Explore the exquisitely magical world that Harry and his friends found themselves in, on this guided tour i…
from €18 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (1,022)
Embark on a guided tour from the dawn of Christianity to the birth of the Kit Kat. Experience the historic beauty of York's city center and come across the Museum Gardens an…
from €24 per person
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⏱ 75 minutes · 4.7 (1,011)
Join a costumed witch guide on a walking tour through York's medieval streets. Hear true tales of suspected Yorkshire witches as you pass Shambles, York Minster, and Stonegate.
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· 4.8 (456)
More than sightseeing—this is history you can feel under your feet. With expert guidance, myth-busting stories, & York’s rich heritage all around you, you’ll leave with a deeper…
from €13 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.8 (418)
Dare you take a trip into the past? Let your guide take you on a journey through the streets and snickleways of York and learn of its horrible history and ghostly tales. Rated PG.
from €17 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 4.9 (390)
Discover the story of York as told by its ancient alleys, secret passageways, and long lost lanes networking throughout the city, which locals call “snickelways”, on this small…
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (20)
An exclusive, private walking tour from the dawn of Christianity to the birth of the Kit Kat. Discover why York is a city with Viking mud on its boots and a taste of cocoa in th…
from €179 per group up to 8
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⏱ 2 hours · 3.8 (20)
This 2-hour walking tour provides you with fantastic insights into the most historic and world-famous sites in York. Start with the Romans then explore the 'Snickelways'…
from €52 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (14)
Ye Wise Olde Witch, Ragnell Hagathorn summons thee to a spellbinding, supernatural adventure - an evening of storytelling, where fun and fear walk hand in hand! Take the YORK WI…
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (12)
Meet where and when you want with your own award winning tour guide, for a custom designed tour of the city, visiting key sites and hidden history often missed by visitors!
from €80 per person
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (10)
Explore the festive history of York on a guided walking tour. Discover the origins of Christmas traditions, from Roman Saturnalia to Victorian feasts, and enjoy the city's t…
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⏱ 2.5 hours · 4.4 (10)
Explore York’s history through its historic pubs on a guided walking tour. Learn about the city’s social life, from riots to religious influences, and enjoy an optional refreshm…
from €10 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (7)
Discover and walk the medieval city of York, in Spanish. Explore the city's rich history, from Roman times to the present, and visit the Shambles, the inspiration for Diagon…
from €53 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (5)
Explore York on a 2-hour private walking tour with a local guide. See the city's top sights including York Minster and Clifford's Tower, and some hidden gems, whilst dis…
from €215 per group up to 6
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⏱ 1.5 hours · 5.0 (4)
Calling all Game of Thrones fans! Discover the real history with a walking tour through the historic city of York. Learn about the true Wars of the Roses that shaped the Stark a…
from €80 per person
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⏱ 2 hours · 5.0 (1)
Explore York's Viking history on a guided walking tour. Learn about the Great Heathen Army, hear stories of warrior kings, and see how the Viking legacy still echoes in the…
from €89 per person
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⏱ 3 hours · 5.0 (1)
Take a guided photography walking tour of York and learn how to capture and create the best images of the city's most iconic landmarks.
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Explore York at your own pace with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy panoramic views from an open-top bus and learn about the city's history on a curated walking tour…
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⏱ 3.5 hours 0
Taste a fusion of flavours as York Food Tours celebrate the city’s influences from around the world. Choose from two routes, then return to try the other.
from €89 per person
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⏱ 2 hours 0
Explore York's Roman history on a guided walking tour. Discover the city's past as Eboracum, a Roman powerhouse, and learn about the lives of its citizens and soldiers.
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⏱ 2 hours 0
Explore Roman York's fortress ruins, the remains of the Roman Walls, and the Roman column at York Minster on a private walking tour designed for KS2 or KS3 school groups.
from €179 per group up to 40
Check availability →Use review totals as well as star ratings. Short walks fit easily around York Minster and the Shambles; regional trips normally take most of a day.
The city centre has cobbles, steps and busy narrow streets. Check accessibility and age limits with the operator rather than assuming every historic route is step-free.
Good to know: Check the exact meeting point and duration. Day trips leave the city; York itself has no beach, seaport or mountains.
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Popular weekend, evening and summer departures can sell out. Booking ahead is sensible when a specific time matters.
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