Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour
Overview
Are you looking for a way to see York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Walk the Shambles, one of the best-preserved medieval streets in the world, and spot the story of Adam and Eve carved into York Minster’s Great West Door
• Hear from producer James Easton, a local whose passion for York's history led him to create this bestselling VoiceMap tour
• Do it all in 90 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Location
2A Bootham
York YO30 7BL, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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York Minster (pass by)
Shambles (pass by)
Clifford's Tower (pass by)
Multangular Tower (pass by)
St. Mary's Abbey (pass by)
Merchant Adventurers' Hall (pass by)
Bootham Bar (pass by)
Treasurer's House (pass by)
Stonegate (pass by)
Barley Hall (pass by)
York Mansion House (pass by)
Holy Trinity Church (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-110804P144
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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).
- VoiceMap Application.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Lifetime access to Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels tour.
- Smartphone.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
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 Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour is as follows:
- 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 Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio 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
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Romans, Vikings and Medieval Marvels tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
