Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Discover York's vibrant Viking history on this engaging 90-minute walking tour. Beginning outside Fairfax House on Castlegate, this tour combines history, comedy, and mythology for a unique family-friendly experience. Perfect for all ages, you'll delve into the fascinating tales of York's Viking past while enjoying a few laughs along the way. Join a knowledgeable guide who brings the stories to life and allows you to explore the city's rich heritage in an entertaining manner.
- 90-minute walking tour focusing on York's Viking history
- Starts outside Fairfax House on Castlegate
- A mix of comedy and mythology makes it enjoyable for everyone
- Family-friendly activity suitable for all ages
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
What To Expect
York
Come with us for an epic journey through Viking Jorvik. This 90 minute walking tour discovers York's ancient streets, where gods, giants and legendary sagas collide with the real stories of the people who lived here over a thousand years ago. Expect history, mythology and some terrible Viking puns passing off as comedy.
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York Viking History Walking Tour Adventure
What‘s Included
Admission fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun
davemR4700GR,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jumped on part way through the tour, but still had great fun. Guide (Agnar the… can’t remember.. something positive 😆) was knowledgeable and entertaining (just as a good skàld should be!), and the tour ended at a cracking bar! Really enjoyed it, looking forward to doing the full thing next time I’m in York!
Helga the viking legend
G6340QSrebeccal,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00After hearing about this tour i had to go!! Helga ( sorry if spelt wrong) was an incredible tour guide who made the visit so funny and informative 💜
A must when you visit York!
Pitmaster84,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour and even better guide. 2 hours walking around York on a quiet Sunday evening listening to the stories and sagas of old, each tale being represented by a different location within the nooks and crannies of the city made it even more immersive. Thoroughly recommended, couldn’t rate it any higher if I tried.
Thoroughly entertaining!
E8976QVdonnas,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it! So much fun for all of the family, very funny and entertaining. Really good way to explore York and its history, highly recommended
Fun and entertaining glimpse into York's Viking history!
Trek28196990125,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour manages to combine two of my favourite things when travelling - getting to see all the highlights of a beautiful historical city, and being told mythological and historical stories! I attended with a group of friends and our tour host was the lovely Helga the Skald - she was funny and engaging, and getting the group involved! The trip ending at Valhalla with a cheeky little discount was a nice bonus as well :) Highly recommend!
Such an amazing unique tour.
stuartmM2406MQ,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely brilliant, funny interesting and great for all ages. We got Helga as our guide and she was excellent and so welcoming and energetic. Would recommend this for anyone wanting to learn fun and interesting facts about the viking age of York. Also if you want a good laugh and an amazing experience.
Vikings for all the family
ffyonad2026,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked tour four 5 of us 3 adults and 2 children. We met our guide outside Fairfax House and was quickly engaged in history, sagas and giggles. As this was a new tour we were a small intimate group of about 10 people but I can see this tour becoming very popular and gain more of a crowd with the passion and enthusiasm of the guides. Ended at Valhalla bar where we received a 10% discount on our first round of drinks. The tour was interactive and fun for all the family. The pace of the walk was great and we enjoyed every minute. The guide was able to engage the four year old and allowed him to stand beside them as they delivered their dialogue. We would highly recommend this walking tour for family fun and adventure.
Excellent viking tour
N8468XEerinc,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour around york, very entertaining, funny and enthusiastic tour guide dress as a authentic viking. Went with my husband and two children he got the kids involved with elements of the tour which kept it interesting for them. We all very much enjoyed the experience and would recommend.
York Viking Tour
JenniferMT122,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked myself and family onto this Viking Walking tour for 4pm last Saturday whilst we were up in York for a weekend. The pace was perfect, even for our 2 year old, our Viking guide ‘Agnar’ made sure everyone was together and was very knowledgeable and engaging, giving extra Viking facts as we moved between ‘the realms’. Found it to be a highly entertaining, enjoyable and family friendly activity. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for an activity in York.
Sagas in York!
S7325ZRgordonc,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On Saturday after we Joined Angar on his walking tour of Jorvik, he was both Knowledgeable and open to questions about the Viking period and sagas. I'd highly recommend this as a fun and educational tour for family's with an interest in Viking History as well as the myths and Sagas.
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