Culture & history For adults Guided tours Wheelchair accessible Neighborhood tours Tours Sightseeing Nightlife & bars Private tours Educational activities Food & drinks

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 refreshment stop.

Highlights

• Discover York’s history through its historic pubs on a guided walking tour
• Learn about the city’s social life, from riots to religious influences
• Explore some of the oldest pubs and hear about the people and events
• Enjoy an optional refreshment stop at the oldest pub with a discount
• Support a local charity with your donation to the Keep Your Pet scheme

Description

Meet your guide outside the National Trust shop on College Street and set off on a 2-hour walking tour of York. Discover an alternative history of the city as you explore its pubs, some of which are among the oldest in the city. Learn about the people and events associated with these historic pubs, from inquests and riots to politics, plagues, and religious influences. Hear stories of bizarre entertainments and strange auctions that paint a vivid picture of York's social life. Enjoy the option to stop for a refreshment at the oldest pub in York, where a discount is usually available. All funds raised from the tour go towards supporting a local York charity scheme, Keep Your Pet.

Includes

Guided walk through York city centre Visit to some of the oldest pubs in York Optional refreshment stop at the oldest pub with discount

Important Information

• Tours last approximately 2 hours, or 2.5 hours with the optional refreshment stop. Reservations are preferred but not mandatory. Tours can be arranged on alternative dates or for groups, subject to guide availability.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund