Private Tour
Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see.
This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster (exterior only) medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to experience York your way!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
Complementary map of York
Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
York Minster
The largest medieval gothic cathedral in the UK - a symphony in stone
Exhibition Square
The best view in York - a handsome piazza in which it is possible to see 2000 years of history: just by turning in a circle!
Options
Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour
Pickup included
Reviews
41 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing York Tour
Dkk89,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had an amazing private tour with Alfred. His extensive knowledge and ability to tell a story made the tour so engaging. We are still talking about it a month later. Alfred organized a walk that allowed for even time for tea at Betty's and a rest. Highly recommend this tour to connect and learn your way around York.
‘Best part of the trip’ - children age 2 - 9.
S76UK,
May 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A superb tour; Alfred captivated the children (age 2-9) and deftly wove their questions and knowledge into the narrative. A nice touch that he also extended the history to include our home city. Thank you - I’m sure we will book again.
A spectacular journey back in time!
Aparna H,
Mar 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alfred is a very knowledgeable tour guide and extremely well-versed in the history of York. My husband and I felt like we were walking through history at every turn because of Alfred’s vivid narration and engaging conversation. We highly recommend this tour!
Great introduction to York
Lori N,
Oct 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Even though the weather was not on our side, we really enjoyed our walking tour. Alfred was really knowledgeable and considerate of the rainy day! Learnt so much about York and its history, thoroughly recommend!
Highly recommended tour of York
Laura R,
Sep 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Alfred was a gracious, knowledgeable, and engaging guide. His storytelling brilliantly weaved together the story of York - this alone is a tall order given York's many-layered history. We saw many well-known sights (perfect for my in-laws' first visit to York), and some hidden gems. Alfred was also very kind to answer all of our questions with keen insights. I highly recommend this tour with Alfred for your next visit to York, whether it's your first or 10th time to the city. Thank you, Alfred!
Alfred is our FAVORITE guide!
Chez H,
Sep 6, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00This is the best tour we have ever taken. Alfred was truly a delight and a gem. He is a wealth of information and history buff. Taking a private tour with him provided the opportunity to chat about so much history, linger at places, and have every question answered so thoughtfully. Next time we go to York we will be seeing him. He wrote a book, BTW!
Excellent Tour and well worth the price
Richard M,
Jul 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Alfred was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We know some Yorkshire history; he picked up on that and directed his comments and observations accordingly. We highly recommend.
I now know why york is a walled city
Claire B,
Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alfred was a good guy. Super friendly and full of knowledge. Would definitely recommend this tour with Alfred!. Learned a lot of things that I didn’t know despite many school trips!
The perfect tour
Doug M,
Jul 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Sarah was excellent, we covered the parts of the city that were most interesting. Although the tour didn’t include entry to the Minster, we had tickets for later in the day, she gave us a history of the different structures on the site which made our visit much better. She has a great depth of knowledge about the city and shared it with relevance. We would highly recommend this tour.
Superb guided walk of York
LizB918,
Jun 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our 2hr walking tour was superb👏 Sara had so much historical knowledge and planned our route related to important information very well. It was just my husband and I which was great and we had time to ask lots of questions. By the time we’d finished we felt as though we’d not only achieved York’s story, but had achieved a new frind in Sara! Such a lovely friendly person. Both she and her husband Alfred communicated with us very well prior to our arrival in York. I would thoroughly recommend their guidance.
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