Private Tour
Private Roman Tour of York
Overview
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Explore Roman York, at your own pace with your own personal tour guide! This is a new private bespoke tour run by York Walls Tours - with over 100 5 star reviews for our other tours on Trip Advisor! Your private guide will take you on a informative and entertaining trip around York, discovering its fascinating Roman past, where for over 300 years the most dangerous province in the entire Roman Empire was governed from. Learn about the emperors who visited (and died here!), discover lost sites missed by tourists and explore the extraordinary history of this most iconic of Roman Cities, from Dark age battles to lost legions, crazed emperors to gladiator cemetaries, the private Roman tour of York has it all!
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
Tour Guide
Does not include entry to any attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
The Roman Column
learn the history of the Principia
Multangular Tower
Learn about the roman military machine
Options
Private Roman Tour of York
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour & Excellent Guide
Courtney A,
Jun 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I booked the Roman Tour of York with John during a family trip for my father's 70th birthday. Roman history is something my father particularly loves, but everyone in our group was interested in the topic and had a little bit of prior knowledge. We were all extremely impressed by John's expertise, enthusiasm for the subject matter, and ability to present information in a clear and easy-to-understand manner. In addition to being highly knowledgeable, John is a fun and relaxed guide with a fantastic sense of humor. We enjoyed our time with him very much, and his tour was a highlight of our ten days in England! I hope to visit York again, and booking another tour with John will be at the top of my list of things to do. Highly recommended.
Great personalized tour
Jacqueline H,
May 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00John gave a great tour and answered questions well. We particularly appreciated a context of whys and a range of possible explanations rather than just a parade of dates and names from a script.
Highly recommended
Eric V,
Feb 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour by a very knowledgeable guide. Learned a lot about the early history of York. John did a great job
A great private tour of York
Rebecca G,
Feb 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I had a private tour of York with John, who was a wonderful tour guide, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Focus was on the Roman history of York but we touched on later history as well. A perfect introduction to our trip to York and extremely reasonably priced for a private tour. I highly recommend!
Amazing
Tony C,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide John was amazing so informative. The tour was personable and covered so many historical topics. We really enjoyed the tour
Excellent Roman York tour
Stephen R,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00John, like all of our York tour guides, was excellent. He was knowledgeable, informative, enthusiastic, funny & indomitable (not letting a torrential downpour stop him). This was a Roman York tour and he showed us many sites that we never would’ve found ourselves in out of the way places. He structured the tour so that it ended right next to our hotel which was especially appreciated since we’d otherwise have to walk to it in the above mentioned downpour. Easily a 10 out of 10
A delightful and informative day
Fiona M,
Aug 23, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Tom brought history to life with his well researched honest and entertaining stories associated with Leeds Castle and Canterbury Cathedral. He made everyone feel included and valued and ensured with his commentary as we walked that all would recognise landmarks and return to the bus. For others he waited and escorted them. But his story telling was second to none. I am a museum guide myself at home in New Zealand and Tom was a lesson in how to do it and how to truly enjoy it. A great day out.
Superb Roman Walking Tour
Christine K,
Jun 20, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00John brought history alive. I knew just enough to be dangerous but he answered our questions making connections I hadn’t thought of before. He was extremely knowledgeable! His command of dates and historical figures was unmatched. He had such enthusiasm for the subject and he was able to transport us back in time by painting pictures with his words. I actually saw the Romans rounding the bend on the Ouse coming in to make fort at York. He was always willing to answer any question and brought the history to life flawlessly.
treasure trove of information
Vicki G,
Jun 3, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00I was happy to have done this very small and personal tour on foot on my very first day in York, as the history imparted gave me a great starting point for my look at the city. The guide, John, was kind enough to wait on me as I was late due to difficulty in finding restroom facilities, and was very knowledgeable and interesting. This was a good experience, I recommend!
John relates history in a way that brings it to life
Rita L,
May 12, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time with John who was well versed in Roman and Viking history. It made us much more appreciative of what we saw in York when we were on our own. He’s very animated and makes the history come alive!
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