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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 connection to York.

Highlights

• From Romans, Vikings, kings & emperors, experience the real history shaping York
• Climb the iconic city walls and learn how York defended itself through time.
• Discover the skills and craftsmanship which shaped Yorks skyline.
• Emperors, Kings, Queens, Robert the Bruce, walk the footsteps of history makers
• A myth-busting adventure packed with jaw-dropping history & a dash of humour.

Description

Uncover York’s Secrets: A Walking Tour Through 6,000 Years of History, architecture, flora and fauna. Looking for more than a standard sightseeing stroll? Step into York’s story with our top-rated walking tour—where every street whispers secrets and every stone has a tale to tell. From Romans to Vikings, rebels to royalty, this immersive experience takes you deep into history. Walk the mighty medieval walls, stand where emperors and kings once ruled, and explore the guilds, trades, and treasures that made York one of the most powerful cities in Britain. Highlights you’ll love: Climb York’s defences and the lives of those who built them (and now welcome curious travellers). See Roman ruins, medieval masonry, and jaw-dropping architecture still shaping the skyline today. Hear gripping stories of Constantine the Great, Oliver Cromwell, Robert the Bruce—and the ordinary folk who changed history. Stroll hidden lanes and ancient streets while busting myths and uncovering gritty truths. This isn’t history in a textbook—it’s York unleashed: raw, rebellious, and unforgettable. Whether it’s your first time here or your tenth, you’ll leave seeing the city in a whole new light. Join us and walk where history happened.

Includes

Walking tour Guide

Important Information

• The tour takes place all weathers. The tour includes heights and uneven streets.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund