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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Step off the beaten path into the beating heart of York’s rich, rebellious past! This highly rated walking tour isn’t your average stroll—it’s an adventure through 6,000 years of real history, gripping stories and your chance to discover all you can on your visit.

We’ll explore the city’s mighty medieval defences and how they evolved to keep out everyone from invading armies to enticing tourists. Marvel at York’s architectural wonders, from Roman stonework to the craftsmanship of medieval masons whose skills shaped the skyline we see today.

Discover the powerful guilds that once ruled the city’s economy, their grand halls, and the “cash crops” that fuelled their rise. Constantine the Great to Oliver Cromwell, Robert the Bruce to kings, queens, history’s biggest names walked these streets, and now, so will you.

Wander along city walls and down ancient streets, as we bust myths and reveal the truth behind the past.

This is York unleashed: gritty, glorious, and unforgettable.

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

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

No free inclusions

Alcoholic Beverages

What To Expect

1

York

Our guide will show you what makes York so unique, the Medieval walls and Gateways, the Minster, the ancient Shambles, Lantern towers, rivers and castle. See the grave of Dick Turpin and walk through 2000 years of the cities heritage follow in the footsteps of ancient tribes, Romans, Kings and Queens and some of histories most notorious. Our guides can also take you around the museums of your choice for an additional fee.

Admission Not Applicable
2

York Minster

The largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe, York Minster took 252 years too build. There are Minster guides inside, tours last an hour.

20 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

J&M York City Guided Tour

Reviews

4.71

464 reviews

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  • Walking around York

    Susan B,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The guide was informative with some humor, though expected to walk more of the walls so that was disappointing

  • This tour was really...

    Emma S,

    Oct 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was really interesting and informative. We were only in York for a day so we saw this tour and thought it would be great way to get the most out of York which we did. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we will be visiting York again.

  • The tour gave us a great...

    Holly V,

    Sep 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    The tour gave us a great overview of York and the guide struck just the right balance between being entertaining and being informative. Would really recommend.

  • Great intro to York

    Kathleen L,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide, Nick, was knowledgeable, witty, and his pacing was great. This was a great way to experience our first morning and his advice on what to visit afterwards was spot-on

  • Nick is a good historical...

    Julie L,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nick is a good historical speaker, speaks well, knows his stuff. Good pace. Highly recommend. Very knowledgeable.

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4.71
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