Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour
Overview
Don't get lost in the crowds. Explore York at your own pace and in private with one of our expert, fully qualified, personable guides. Delve deep into the medieval maze and discover secret corners few other visitors get to see.
This is an entirely personal service - once you have made your booking we will get in touch to arrange where to come and meet you (such as any city centre landmark or hotel). We will ensure you don't miss any of the highlights - including the world-famous Minster (exterior only) medieval city walls and Shambles - but if you have any particular areas of interest, please get in touch. It's your tour and we want you to experience York your way!
What's Included
- Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
- Complementary map of York
- Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
- Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.
Meeting and Pickup
We can meet you at any city centre hotel, restaurant or easily identifiable landmark, such as the Minster. Once your booking is confirmed we will get in touch to to arrange a suitable meeting point. If you are just arriving into York we can advise on car parking or meet you at the railway station.
8 Museum Street
York YO1 7DT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate
York YO1 7NT, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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York Minster
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Exhibition Square
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
King's Manor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St. Mary's Abbey
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Multangular Tower
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
York City Walls
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Shambles
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point.
- Complementary map of York.
- Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads.
- Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Exclusive York - Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Exclusive York – Private Personally-Designed Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Personalised greeting sign at the meeting point
- Complementary map of York
- Multimedia illustrations accompany the tour - all guides carry iPads
- Entrance fees: the tour is outdoors and does not include museums or the interior of the cathedral.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
