Britain · WALKING TOURS IN YORK
The 9 best walking tours in York you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Join York’s lively Harry Potter walking tour for quizzes, house points, city-wall views, York history, and Diagon Alley inspiration.
“Brilliant tour. We took our Harry Potter-mad 11-year-old who absolutely loved it, as did we, despite not being such avid fans. Our guide Ellie was fun and engaging, with an epic knowledge of Harry Potter. Highly recommended for a fun, but laid back, alternative way to see York.”
Explore York’s witch trials, snickelways, Shambles, and York Minster with a costumed guide on this lively 75-minute history walk.
“Our tour guide Cornelius Piper was very funny and knowledgeable it was a good experience”
York's small-group walking tour links Roman ruins, Viking streets, the Minster, and the Shambles in 90 lively minutes.
“Charlotte, our guide, was a mine of information about all things York from ancient history to the modern day. She showed us many interesting things off the beaten tracks and had personal anecdotes and stories which made the tour even more interesting. A lovely hour and a half in her company was the highlight of our trip to York.”
Explore York’s Roman, Viking and medieval past on a witty two-hour walking tour with city walls, major sights and local stories.
“The guide was able to take us through the whole history of York from medieval to modern times in a way that was engaging and relatable. It stimulated further research and exploration of a fantastic city.”
Explore York’s grim past on a 90-minute ghost walk with dark tales, comic storytelling, famous landmarks, and atmospheric old streets.
“This was an excellent tour led by Dan, who was superbly entertaining. Lots of interesting history and spooky stories. Not gimmicky just thoroughly enjoyable. So glad we chose to go with this company. Definitely recommended”
Explore York’s snickelways with guide Ross on a 90-minute walk through secret lanes, old stories, quirky names, and photogenic corners.
“Our guide was very informative and different to the other tours available. Great value for the price and saw things we wouldn’t normally notice. Definitely recommend if going to York.”
Review of York’s 75-minute Wizard Walk, a funny family tour with magic, comedy, York sights, and no spooky scares.
“Our tour was great! The kids loved it and we thought it was great too, great interaction and very funny! Would definitely recommend to people with kids visiting beautiful York.”
Explore York’s Roman, Viking, medieval, and royal past on a private three-hour walking tour with flexible pickup and guide-led stories.
“Alan was wonderful and very accommodating to our family. He’s a great story teller with a passion for his work!”
Trace York’s Roman, Viking, medieval, and Tudor past on a private two-hour walk through walls, snickelways, gardens, and the Shambles.
“This was truly an amazing experience. Well worth the price. His knowledge of Yorks history together with his storytelling skills make this an unforgettable activity🤩”
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