Private Tour
Private York Christmas Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke tour will include visiting some of the key sites of the city, in addition to a number of our hidden gems usually missed by tourists, with your well informed and friendly guides.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
York City Walls
York is world famous for its 2,000-year-old history, and there is no better time to visit than during the Christmas holidays, when the city takes on an atmosphere all of its own. Join your private guide on a personalised and bespoke tour visiting some of the key sites of the city, in addition to a number of our hidden gems usually missed by tourists. This tour includes a specific focus on the Christmas season, and can include a drop off for some mulled wine along the way (availability/tour route allowing). This is a truly personalised tour to fit around you and your schedule. You can be met at your hotel or in town at a place of your choosing, at a time to suit you. It's just you and the tour guide - no big groups to tag along with or time schedules to keep, so you can really get a full experience of the city with your own personal guide. Your guides can even arrange coffee/food along the way at some of York's very best food and drink establishments (own expense).
York Minster
the largest gothic structure in Northern Europe, with a 2000 year history. Please note entry is not included as part of the tour
What‘s Included
Private guide
Food and drinks
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Private York Christmas Walking Tour
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Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Learn About York History
Michelle C,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great walking tour in York. We learned so much history about York that we didn't know. Was a great walking tour. Would highly recommend to take this tour.
Great Tour, Entertaining and Knowledgeable Guide
billwA9385PO,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John was an excellent, fun, and highly knowledgeable tour guide in York. His love of the city and its history was evident. He told us many entertaining stories and "read the walls" for us -- the history of York through the ruined walls of Roman, Norman, and Medieval architecture. He mixed in the origins of the Christmas dates and rituals that we know today, given we were touring on December 19. And taught us much more about Vikings than we ever knew before, including facts about their non-patriarchal society that valued the skills and intellect of women, even as warriors, just as they valued those of men.
Brilliantly informative
Peter F,Dec 14, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00John was a brilliant guide. So informative and entertaining. Made the history come alive while still giving a wonderful insight into modern York.
History of York- Roman & Viking
Victoria C,Dec 5, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00We learned about the Roman and Viking history of York as we walked around. John was very knowledgeable and had a lovely sense of humour.
A fab way to see the city
Jemma G,Feb 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I love walking around the City Walls, the perfect way to soak up some sunshine and get the best views across the city. There is plenty of information on boards as you go, just note the stairs in some places are a little steep and the walls narrow-reasonable mobility required.
Brilliant way to learn about the history of York.
Joanne H,Nov 17, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a brilliant morning spent touring York! Well worth the money for a private tour. The tour guide made the trip fun and interesting. Plenty of history sprinkled with fun. Highly recommended!
Great tour, excellent guide
BackPacker773060,Jan 10, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So much fun! We've heard great stories and no questions were left unanswered. If possible - Ask for John.
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