The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Why follow the crowds? At Yorktour we believe a great tour should also be a fun conversation, which is why we guarantee there will be no more than eight participants so everyone can ask questions and no-one needs to worry about being left at the back! This family-friendly walking tour includes all the key sights - including the exterior of the Minster and the celebrated Shambles - though we will also lead you deep into the medieval maze of ‘Snickelways’ to follow in the footsteps of the Romans and Vikings who created York. Above all, our tours rely on great storytelling rather than gimmicks - so if we can’t remember everyone’s names there must be too many people taking part!
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.
What To Expect
St. Mary's Abbey
The magnificent ruins of the largest abbey in northern England
Museum Gardens
A stunning Victorian botanic garden containing the standing remains of the Roman fortress - the place where York began!
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The Best of York on Foot in a Small Group
Reviews
762 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour of York
Brian A,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Absolutely one of the best walking tours we have ever taken. Alfred was incredibly knowledgeable and provided a wonderful story that totally tied together.
A ‘must do’ tour
Michael M,
Oct 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00An extremely informative and heartfelt tour of the history of York, and how it’s many layers came to co-exist through good fortune and happenstance. Absolutely first rate.
I loved this walking tour...
Dianne S,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00I loved this walking tour of York. The city has so much history and it was great to learn about it from a local. Alfred was very knowledgeable, easy to listen to and he answered everyone’s questions. He was very friendly and appeared to love sharing his wealth of information on his home town with visitors. I would definitely recommend this tour. Great value for money as well.
Alfred was so fun and...
Janella S,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alfred was so fun and knowledgeable. This is one of the very best walking tours I've ever been on. He revealed York in a wonderful way. Highly recommended.
This is a great tour of York
Gail C,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alfred was passionate about York, and it showed in his enthusiasm. The tour started on time, and benefited from being a small group where everyone could hear everything he said. He certainly knew his subject well.
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