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York Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Roman walls, Viking streets and a Gothic giant — York layers 2,000 years of history into one compact riddle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you …More

3.0 (1)

York Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Roman walls, Viking streets and a Gothic giant — York layers 2,000 years of history into one compact riddle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
3.0 (1)
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$7
Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour

Dare to explore York's sinister side on this chilling self-guided ghost walk, venturing into the heart of England's most haunted city! With this tour, you …More

4.3 (7)

Ghosts and Ghouls Haunted York Self Guided Audio Tour

Dare to explore York's sinister side on this chilling self-guided ghost walk, venturing into the heart of England's most haunted city! With this tour, you...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.3 (7)
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$7
History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

Most visitors choose between a highlights walk, a wall walk, or a ghost tour. This self-guided tour gives you the best of all three in …More

4.5 (33)

History and Hauntings Self Guided Walking Tour in York with App

Most visitors choose between a highlights walk, a wall walk, or a ghost tour. This self-guided tour gives you the best of all three in...

90 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (33)
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$9
York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

Explore York’s Dark side in our York Horrors and Haunts smartphone guided walking tour. You’ll be guided step by step to the sites where pure …More

5.0 (2)

York's Famous Ghosts Smartphone App walking tour

Explore York’s Dark side in our York Horrors and Haunts smartphone guided walking tour. You’ll be guided step by step to the sites where pure...

60 to 80 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$10
Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York

One house with 14 ghosts. A pub with seven more. A young plumber who watched Roman soldiers march through a cellar wall. Welcome to York, …More

3.0 (1)

Europe’s Most Haunted City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of York

One house with 14 ghosts. A pub with seven more. A young plumber who watched Roman soldiers march through a cellar wall. Welcome to York,...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Historical Pub Walking Tour in York

Discover an alternative history of York by taking this unique guided walk through the city centre. York has a reputation for having a pub for …More

5.0 (86)

Historical Pub Walking Tour in York

Discover an alternative history of York by taking this unique guided walk through the city centre. York has a reputation for having a pub for...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
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$11
Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • …More

4.5 (120)

Romans, Vikings and Medieval York: An Audio Tour

Are you looking for a way to see York without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. •...

90 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (120)
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$12
Private York Self-Guided Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide. Discover history hiding in plain sight in the …More

3.9 (25)

Private York Self-Guided Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With this self-guided experience, your smartphone is your new private guide. Discover history hiding in plain sight in the...

2 to 3 hours
3.9 (25)
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$12
Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children! WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025 …More

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5.0 (1,153)

Wizard Walk of York - WINNER Best Tour & Experience of the Year

Winner of a magical myriad of awards, and York's ONLY tour created for families with children! WINNER #1 Best Family Experience in the World 2025...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
York Walls Private Walking Tour

Explore York by day with John, your award-winning guide with the Cool Shore Excursions badge of excellence for the past 8 years, on a private …More

4.8 (141)

York Walls Private Walking Tour

Explore York by day with John, your award-winning guide with the Cool Shore Excursions badge of excellence for the past 8 years, on a private...

90 to 180 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (141)
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$16
Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost …More

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Discover the Best of York with 3 Self-Guided Audio Tours

Visit some of York's best and lesser-known sights and meet the cast of characters who have helped shape the city, from an ancient Roman outpost...

60 to 270 minutes
4.2 (6)
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$17
Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained …More

4.9 (1,513)

Shadows of York: Ghost Walk and Horrible History.

Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,513)
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$18
J & M York City Walking Tours

Step off the beaten path into the beating heart of York’s rich, rebellious past! This highly rated walking tour isn’t your average stroll—it’s an adventure …More

4.9 (513)

J & M York City Walking Tours

Step off the beaten path into the beating heart of York’s rich, rebellious past! This highly rated walking tour isn’t your average stroll—it’s an adventure...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (513)
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$18
York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

Uncover York’s haunted history on this spooky walking tour! Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate by St Crux church, this 1.75-mile journey takes you through York’s snickelways, …More

4.7 (150)

York’s Haunted Heart : Ghost, Ghouls and Gallows

Uncover York’s haunted history on this spooky walking tour! Starting at Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma Gate by St Crux church, this 1.75-mile journey takes you through York’s snickelways,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (150)
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$19
The Deathly Dark Tour of York

The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked …More

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Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (4,194)

The Deathly Dark Tour of York

The Deathly Dark Tour of York is a grim and theatrical, dark comedy walking tour, perfect for those who have a bit of a wicked...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (4,194)
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$19
York Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible …More

4.2 (5)

York Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK

Self-guided Tour & Treasure Hunt Travel Experience - Over 100 destinations & challenges to explore - Kid friendly & great for avoiding crowds - Flexible...

4 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (5)
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$21
York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling

Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves …More

5.0 (70)

York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling

Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (70)
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$21
Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City and has recently won the Arival Best Sightseeing Tour in Europe …More

5.0 (3,362)

Mad Alice’s The Bloody Tour of York -Best Tour Award Europe

The Bloody Tour of York is the multi award winning* tour of the City and has recently won the Arival Best Sightseeing Tour in Europe...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (3,362)
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$21
Immersive Murder Mystery in York, A City Treasure Hunt Experience

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll …More

4.5 (56)

Immersive Murder Mystery in York, A City Treasure Hunt Experience

Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure. Once your tale starts you’ll...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (56)
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$21
Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for …More

5.0 (108)

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York

90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (108)
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$21

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