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York Private Walking Tour

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| York, England
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from $108.65 per person

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On average, this is booked 28 (0) days in advance.
3 to 4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English

Overview

A private guided walking tour with a dedicated guide around the historic streets of York. We'll take you to the best and most beautiful sights that the city has to offer. Along the way you'll learn about some of the great history of York along the way.

We can customise the route to meet your interests if you want to tweak our regular tour.

There is no other private tour of York like this and we'll visit almost every point of interest in the city as you can see from the details below!

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup from your Central York hotel
  • Entry ticket to York Minster (Select the option)
  • Private tour
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please note, if your hotel is located in a pedestrianised district or with no vehicular access then we will meet you at a mutually agreed location.

What To Expect

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Micklegate Bar

Micklegate Bar is the most significant of York’s four main medieval gateway bars, historically serving as the principal entrance for monarchs arriving from the south. Dating from the 12th–14th centuries, this historic landmark features a 4-storey structure that formerly held a barbican, acted as a prison, and displayed severed heads of traitors.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Holy Trinity Church

Holy Trinity Micklegate is a Grade I listed Parish Church. It is the home of the Monks of Micklegate exhibition and uniquely in York it is the only monastic church still in use following the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1536 before which it was part of a much larger complex.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

York Mansion House

The home of the Lord Mayor of the City of York.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Church of St Martin le Grand

Regarded by the Victorians as one of the most beautiful churches in the city, St Martin's was burnt out in World War II, in bombing known as the 'Baedeker raids' for targeting historic cities. Only the tower and the south aisle survived. After extensive rebuilding, the church was rehallowed as a chapel of peace and reconciliation, and a walled garden was created from the remaining shell.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Leonards Hospital

Ruins of a medieval hospital founded after the Norman conquest, and largely destroyed under the orders of Henry VIII.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Yorkshire Museum (pass by)

A beautiful building housing five galleries which showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
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Museum Gardens

These beautiful riverside gardens are where an old Abbey once stood and before that a Roman fort.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Eboracum Roman Fortress Southwest Wall

The remains of a Roman Legionary fortress established by the Ninth Legion, "Hispana", in AD71-74.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Multangular Tower (pass by)

The Multangular Tower in the Museum Gardens is the most significant and intact structure remaining from the Roman walls. It was constructed as part of a series of eight similar defensive towers and is almost 30 feet high and has 10 sides... hence its name!
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St. Mary's Abbey

Originally built in 1088, St. Mary’s Abbey is a beautiful historic ruin set in the peaceful Museum Gardens. The remains of the medieval abbey are impressive and give a glimpse of York’s rich past.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Edible Garden

The Edible Wood is located in the York Museum Gardens and was planted in July 2015. The design of the Edible Wood is based on the principles of permaculture and forest gardening, exploring our relationship with food and the future of crop production. It features plants that have an edible component and are both attractive and useful – valuable qualities as home gardens become smaller and people search for multi-functional plants.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

York Art Gallery (pass by)

York Art Gallery’s collection of paintings spans more than 600 years and works range from 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney.
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King's Manor (pass by)

Now an education facility, this beautiful complex used to be the residences of the Abbott.
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Bootham Bar

At the entrance to an old Roman street, Bootham Bar is a wonderfully imposing old City Gate dating in part to the 11th Century.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

High Petergate

2,000 years ago you'd have been standing on the Roman Via Principalis. Today Petergate is one of the most beautiful streets in York and home to one of the most famous views in Britain.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St. Michael le Belfrey Church (pass by)

Historic church in a 16th-century Tudor-Gothic building with a bell tower & Anglican services (Currently being restored).
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York Minster

Marvel at one of the greatest buildings in Europe. (If you want to go inside, please pick the special option)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Statue of Constantine the Great

Find out why there is a statue in York to one of the greatest Emperors in the Roman Empire.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Roman Column

This is the only remaining column of 36 that was once part of a grand Roman hall.
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1 minute Admission Ticket Free

Stonegate

Sometimes said to be the most attractive street in York, Stonegate is as pleasing on the eye as its history is on the ears. One of the more famous people born here was the infamous Guy Fawkes who we still remember today on the 5th November when he tried to blow up Parliament.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Guy Fawkes Inn

Aside from being a very fine pub that we visit on our York Historical Pub Tour, this building was the birth place of the infamous traitor, Guy Fawkes.... Remember, remember the 5th of November!
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Barley Hall (pass by)

When you see how hidden away this wonderful old 14th century townhouse is, you can understand why it pretty much lay forgotten until the 1980's.
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Holy Trinity Church

This old church dates in part back to the 12th century but with a history right up to the modern day. It's not always open but if it is, we can nip inside and look around.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Shambles

Explore the medieval maze of picturesque lanes and streets
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Shrine of Saint Margaret Clitherow

Learn about this remarkable Tudor era lady who after a remarkable life was martyred in a terrible way and is now remembered as a Saint.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate

A street whose name is almost longer than it is. Find out what it's all about!
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fossgate

Just one of several old Roman streets we will go on, this one has been home to Vikings, a Friary, a Tudor cattle market and all sorts. These days there are less cows and a whole lot more nice little shops, pubs and restaurants.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

Still used today, this magnificent medieval guild hall is almost 700 years old.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

River Foss

Enjoy a stroll along the river Foss that runs through the heart of York before flowing into the great river Ouse.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Clifford's Tower (pass by)

Learn about some of the horrific history at this famous old tower.
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Eye of York (pass by)

Between the historic Cliffords Tower and the museum is this particularly picturesque square.
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Fishergate

Fishergate Postern Tower dates from 1505 and is a lovely little fortification on the city walls.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dick Turpin's Grave

Visit the final resting place of the infamous and notorious Dick Turpin.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fairfax House

Said to be the finest Georgian townhouse in the whole country and now a wonderful museum house. If you don't want to walk on the City Walls, you might want to end the tour here.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Jorvik Viking Centre (pass by)

The home of all things Viking when it comes to York and the Vikings played a pivotal role in the history of our city. Our tour doesn't ordinarily go in there but if you'd like to go in, please let your guide know and it is no problem at all (tickets not included).
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York City Walls

Your chance to do what we've all done at one time or the other, walk on the City Walls from Bootham Bar to Micklegate Bar (Optional)
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York Private Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the York Private Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • 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).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Hotel pickup from your Central York hotel.
  • Entry ticket to York Minster (Select the option).
  • Private tour.
  • Professional guide.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If 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 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the York Private Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for York Private 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 2024
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Once 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.

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What's Included

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  • Hotel pickup from your Central York hotel
  • Entry ticket to York Minster (Select the option)
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • 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
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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